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Downtown Milwaukee hotel market would need huge increase in demand to support addition of a 650-room convention hotel, industry analyst says

Elizabeth Morin April 15, 2026 0 Comment

As a Wisconsin Center District committee is set to meet today to provide final analysis and recommendations for the idea of building a 650-room convention headquarters hotel to support the Baird Center, a hotel...

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Modine appoints new president of its data centers sector

Elizabeth Morin April 14, 2026 0 Comment

Racine-based manufacturer Modine has named Art Laszlo as president of its newly created data centers sector. Laszlo will oversee growth and profitability in Modine’s data centers business, formerly part of the climate solutions sector,...

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Milwaukee County to build affordable housing subdivision in Oak Creek

Elizabeth Morin April 13, 2026 0 Comment

City of Oak Creek officials have approved a development proposal from Milwaukee County to build an affordable housing subdivision — the first-of-its kind in a suburban community in the county. The subdivision will include...

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Regents say Rothman lacked urgency as UW System president

Elizabeth Morin April 9, 2026 0 Comment

Two members of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents are pushing back against claims that their firing of UW System President Jay Rothman came without warning, and said Rothman’s leadership style lacked the decisiveness...

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$2 million in funding fuels Acts Housing expansion in Rock County

Elizabeth Morin April 9, 2026 0 Comment

A Milwaukee nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to homeownership is growing its footprint in southern Wisconsin after securing nearly $2 million in new funding. Acts Housing announced Thursday that it will expand services...

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Leo Buser promoted to CFO of Lemberg Electric

Elizabeth Morin April 9, 2026 0 Comment

Brookfield-based commercial electrical contractor Lemberg Electric Company, Inc., announced that Leo Buser has been promoted to chief financial officer. Buser has served as controller since joining the company in 2023. Prior to that he...

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Michelin expands prestigious restaurant ratings to Milwaukee as part of new Great Lakes dining guide

Elizabeth Morin April 8, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee has a shot at adding Michelin to the growing list of culinary accolades its dining scene has received in recent years. That’s because the prestigious Michelin Guide is now, for the very first...

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Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents fires president Jay Rothman, but won’t say why

Elizabeth Morin April 7, 2026 0 Comment

The Universities of Wisconsin president Jay Rothman has been fired by the UW Board of Regents, which voted unanimously Tuesday to remove Rothman from his position, ending his tenure immediately after a brief closed-door...

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Axe-throwing bar on Milwaukee’s East Side to close, concept relocating to Walker’s Point

Elizabeth Morin April 6, 2026 0 Comment

Axe-throwing bar AXE MKE will close up shop on Milwaukee’s East Side as owner Bars & Recreation moves the concept to one of its other locations, in the city’s Walker’s Point neighborhood. The Milwaukee-based...

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BizExpo, region’s largest business to business networking conference, to be held on May 21

Elizabeth Morin April 5, 2026 0 Comment

BizExpo, BizTimes Media’s annual daylong business to business networking conference, the largest in southeastern Wisconsin, will be held on Thursday, May 21, at Brookfield Conference Center. Click here to register to attend. BizExpo 2026...