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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...

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Midwest Refrigerated Services CFO named president of company in leadership restructuring

Elizabeth Morin April 3, 2026 0 Comment

Elkhorn-based Midwest Refrigerated Services, a third-party logistics provider of refrigerated transportation and warehousing for the food industry, has named Matt Pomeroy as its president. Pomeroy is adding president to his existing role as chief...

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New president named for Johnson Bank

Elizabeth Morin April 1, 2026 0 Comment

Rob Nielsen has been named the new president of Johnson Bank, succeeding Dan Defnet, who has retired. Defnet was named president of Johnson Bank in 2019 and joined Johnson Financial Group, the Racine-based parent...

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Acieta cutting jobs at its Pewaukee facility, shifting production to other facilities in North America

Elizabeth Morin April 1, 2026 0 Comment

Robotic systems integrator Acieta announced Wednesday plans to shift production activities from its City of Pewaukee headquarters, located at N25 W23790 Commerce Circle, to its five other North American locations. The shift, which impacts...

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HellermannTyton North America president Terry Tuttle promoted to also oversee operations in South America

Elizabeth Morin March 31, 2026 0 Comment

Terry Tuttle, who has served as president of HellermannTyton North America since 2017 has been promoted to regional president Americas for the company, meaning she will now oversee its operations in South America as...