Although the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino took the biggest hit, it hopes to bounce back as other businesses see signs of hope.
Economic Development
Posted inEconomic Development, Neighborhoods
‘You can make a new start’: Job-training program offers those who’ve been incarcerated a lucrative new career
A training program at MATC offers formerly incarcerated men the opportunity to work in a high-wage industry.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Layton Boulevard West, Menomonee Valley, Special Report
Home ownership, commercial corridors strengthened in LBWN during Zilber initiative
The Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods of Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park were at a tipping point in 2011, when they were selected to participate in the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative. Since then, they have moved in a positive direction.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Housing, Lindsay Heights, Special Report
Special report: Decade-long Zilber Neighborhood Initiative changes trajectory of Lindsay Heights
The 10-year Zilber Neighborhood Initiative ended this summer and Lindsay Heights leaders say most of the plan’s goals have been met or are on the way to completion.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News
South 27st Street construction delayed until spring
Already a headache for business owners and shoppers, construction in the South 27th Street business district has been delayed until spring, though officials say a temporary asphalt surface will allow traffic to run on both sides of the street by next week.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Havenwoods, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Northwest
Job Corps prepares young adults for realities of difficult job market
Job Corps, a federal program created 50 years ago as part of the War on Poverty, attempts to pull economically disadvantaged youth and young adults out of poverty.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
Construction skills training program expelled from North Division
After MPS terminated its agreement with One Hope Made Strong at North Division High School, Ezzard White plans to move his construction skills training program for adults to the Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
Construction skills training program expelled from North Division
After MPS terminated its agreement with One Hope Made Strong at North Division High School, Ezzard White plans to move his construction skills training program for adults to the Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News
President Obama to headline Laborfest on Summerfest grounds
The 55th annual Laborfest will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on the Summerfest grounds.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News
McDonald’s low-wage workers applaud NLRB ruling
Low-wage workers rallied at a local McDonald’s in support of a recent opinion by the National Labor Relations Board general counsel that the company — not just franchisees — has control over workers’ wages.