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

Viking Polaris arrival kicks off record-high cruise season in Milwaukee

Elizabeth Morin April 23, 2026 0 Comment

Port Milwaukee welcomed the Viking Polaris, its first passenger cruise ship arrival of the year, on Thursday morning ahead of what is expected to be a record-breaking cruise ship season for the city with...

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Finance

$11 million donation to All-In Milwaukee to fund 500 new scholars

Elizabeth Morin April 23, 2026 0 Comment

All-In Milwaukee has secured an $11 million philanthropic commitment from longtime supporters Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg, marking the largest gift in the organization’s history. The funding will support 500 additional students over the...

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Business

Johnson Controls Innovation Center-Warren Johnson Engineering Lab building in Glendale sold for $45.4 million

Elizabeth Morin April 22, 2026 0 Comment

The Johnson Controls Innovation Center-Warren Johnson Engineering Lab building in Glendale has been sold to a Chicago-based real estate investment firm for $45.4 million, according to state records. The two-story, 109,000-square-foot building, located at 2022...

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Finance

Summerset Marine Construction plans to build new facility in Whitewater

Elizabeth Morin April 22, 2026 0 Comment

Pier, dock and boat lift maker Summerset Marine Construction is planning to build a new manufacturing facility southwest of Innovation Drive and Howard Road in Whitewater. The company received unanimous approval Tuesday from Whitewater’s...

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Business

Milwaukee to be featured on Wheel of Fortune this week

Elizabeth Morin April 21, 2026 0 Comment

Fans of the TV game show “Wheel of Fortune” will get to know Milwaukee a little better this week thanks to an upcoming episode highlighting the Brew City. A Milwaukee-themed episode of “Wheel of...

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Business

Milwaukee media services company Gigawatt Media acquired by Detroit-area firm

Elizabeth Morin April 20, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based programmatic media and advertising firm Gigawatt Media has been acquired by Southfield, Michigan-based media company Brkthru Digital LLC. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition will allow Gigawatt Media and Brkthru...

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Finance

Brady Corp. to buy a portion of Honeywell in $1.4 billion deal

Elizabeth Morin April 20, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based Brady Corp., a global manufacturer of identification, safety and compliance products, announced Monday that it has entered into an agreement to buy Charlotte, North Carolina-based Honeywell International Inc.’s Productivity Solutions and Services (PSS)...

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Business

Small Business Excellence: PaddyShack Golf and Gaming Lounge

Elizabeth Morin April 20, 2026 0 Comment

Fort Atkinson’s newest golf simulator bar, PaddyShack Golf and Gaming Lounge, is Thrive Economic Development’s Small Business Excellence award winner. The family-owned establishment was recognized for its community focused offerings, which include golf simulators,...

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Business

Q&A: New Port Milwaukee director Benji Timm charts growth for cargo, cruise traffic

Elizabeth Morin April 17, 2026 0 Comment

About six months into his new job as Milwaukee’s port director, Benji Timm says he learns something new every day. Timm was appointed to the role following 24 years with the Redevelopment Authority, where...

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Business

Attendance at Bucks home games dipped during disappointing season

Elizabeth Morin April 16, 2026 0 Comment

Attendance at Milwaukee Bucks regular season home games dipped 6.7% to 682,644 during the recently completed 2025-26 season as the team finished with a disappointing 32-50 record, its first losing season, and first season...