Elizabeth Morin

Elizabeth Morin is a writer based in Virginia Beach. She is passionate about local sports, politics and everything in between. Have any Virginia Beach-related news published on our website? Email us at admin at thevirginiabeachobserver.com.

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Business

New owners of Slinger Speedway unveiled

Elizabeth Morin March 7, 2025 0 Comment

[ad_1] Slinger Speedway is officially under new ownership just 12 days after Todd and Elizabeth Thelen announced a pending sale of the business. Kelsey and Travis Dassow, a local couple with a love for...

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Finance

Final candidate for Jefferson County administrator role announced

Elizabeth Morin March 7, 2025 0 Comment

[ad_1] A 13-member committee tasked with finding Jefferson County’s next county administrator is formally recommending Michael Luckey for the position. Luckey has been serving as interim county administrator since Ben Wehmeier announced he would...

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Business

🔒 Wantable expanding in Walker’s Point

Elizabeth Morin March 6, 2025 0 Comment

[ad_1] Milwaukee-based online fashion retailer Wantable is expanding its Walker’s Point headquarters following the purchase of the neighboring Schulte Poultry building, located at 916-918 S. First St. The building was bought by Republic Holdings...

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Finance

Padel recreational sports complex planned on Milwaukee’s south side

Elizabeth Morin March 5, 2025 0 Comment

[ad_1] Padel MKE, an indoor sports complex, is planning its first Wisconsin location in an industrial building on Milwaukee’s south side at 737 W. Cleveland Ave., according to city documents. Padel, a racquet sport...

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Business

Madison-based law firm adds office in Mequon

Elizabeth Morin March 5, 2025 0 Comment

[ad_1] Madison-based law firm DeWitt LLP has opened an office in Mequon at 10140 N. Port Washington Road and hired Attorney Michael G. May to lead it. May and an assistant will work in...

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Finance

🔒 Bob Lang and U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient want to build national memorial to American heroes

Elizabeth Morin March 4, 2025 0 Comment

[ad_1] Bob Lang, the founder of The Lang Companies and the original developer of the Erin Hills golf course, is partnering with U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient Jason Church to launch a memorial...

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Business

🔒 New Artisan Partners CEO to take over on June 4

Elizabeth Morin March 4, 2025 0 Comment

[ad_1] Milwaukee-based global investment management firm Artisan Partners Asset Management announced Tuesday that Jason Gottlieb will become the company’s chief executive officer as of June 4. Gottlieb, currently president of Artisan Partners, will take...

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Finance

🔒 Milwaukee-based startup fashion company Tendeza Moda acquires jewelry company

Elizabeth Morin March 4, 2025 0 Comment

[ad_1] Milwaukee-based lifestyle, fashion and accessories company Tendeza Moda has acquired Starlette Galleria, a Colorado-based e-commerce brand specializing in demi-fine fashion jewelry for women. This acquisition serves as Tendeza Moda’s entry point into the...

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Business

🔒 Douglas Dynamics promotes Mark Van Genderen to president and CEO

Elizabeth Morin March 3, 2025 0 Comment

[ad_1] Milwaukee-based Douglas Dynamics, a manufacturer of commercial work truck attachments and equipment, including snowplows, announced that its board of directors has elected Mark Van Genderen as president and chief executive officer, and a...

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Finance

New residential development plan proposed for Maplecrest Country Club in Somers

Elizabeth Morin March 2, 2025 0 Comment

[ad_1] A local firm is proposing to redevelop the Maplecrest Country Club in Somers with more than 300 housing units after a project by a different development team did not move forward. Butler-based Home...