A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Welford Sanders Lofts touted the job opportunities the $21 million development has provided but officials and residents said more needs to be done for the unemployed.
Sharehouse Goods, related businesses seek to contribute to ‘human flourishing’
Jarod Cronk’s faith, entrepreneurial skills and spirit support his family and build community in Washington Heights and Sherman Park.
TechForce center seeks to provide path to living-wage jobs
The Milwaukee TechForce Training center, created by a $1.3 million federal grant, has brought together public and private partners with the goal of educating and retraining individuals to provide access to family-sustaining careers in the information technology industry.
Entrepreneur works to develop children’s fashion industry in Milwaukee
Chloe Allison, a Milwaukee native, designs children’s wear and accessories for her business, Alli C.
Next generation of manufacturers will be entrepreneurs, innovators
According to individuals familiar with the local manufacturing industry, people from underserved communities will need increased access to education, exposure to technology and a “growth mindset” to access the opportunities of the future.
Asian restaurants form cluster in South Side’s Silver City
Four Asian restaurants and an Asian grocery store reside within a block of one another in the largely Latino neighborhood of Silver City.
Black-owned construction company JCP tapped to lead Bader headquarters project
JCP Construction, an African-American-owned company that has worked on several recent high-profile projects including the new Milwaukee Bucks arena and the Commons, has been hired as the general contractor for Bader Philanthropies global headquarters. The $9.5 million headquarters will be built in Harambee.
Program helps public housing residents remove career impediments through expungement
The Juvenile Reentry Assistance Program aims to help youth expunge criminal records that hamper their ability to find employment and quality housing.
North Side entrepreneurs pitch ideas at St. Ann Center business incubator
St. Ann Center hosted its second incubator to help startups launch or expand businesses in the 53205 and 53206 ZIP codes.
Popular African-themed business reopens on North King Drive
Birdsong’s, a family-owned aromatherapy shop that sells body oils, soaps and African-themed items has reopened two blocks from its original spot on King Drive.
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