Home and apartment owners in Martin Drive, Pulaski Park and St. Joseph’s are now able to borrow money for building improvements through the Target Investment Neighborhood (TIN) program.
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Low-cost car loan program helps parents get to work
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin’s new Ways to Work program provides affordable loans to repair or purchase cars for low- to moderate-income individuals.
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Pressure mounts for local GED students as deadline approaches
In less than two weeks, the current version of the GED exam will change and students who’ve passed some, but not all, the exams will have to start over.
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Free construction skills training aims to meet growing need
A retired Milwaukee Tech High School teacher has begun teaching a free skilled trades training program that he designed in 2008. With large construction projects planned, the time is right.
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‘First of its kind’ program teaches Milwaukee businesses how to scale up
Three central city companies are among 11 area businesses selected to participate in an innovative business development project being piloted in Milwaukee.
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Neighborhood ambassador program moves parents ‘from W-2 to the workforce’
Twenty new neighborhood ambassadors are preparing for future jobs while leading community cleanup efforts in Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West.
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Tour showcases highs and lows of Bronzeville development effort
Guided by two city development experts and Milele Coggs, 6th District alderwoman, a group of residents and others toured Bronzeville.
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City nonprofit organizations shy away from residency debate
Ending the statewide residency requirement for city employees could have a huge impact on neighborhoods across the city of Milwaukee. Yet, few central city community organizations have taken an official stance on the issue.
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Entrepreneurs sought for business plan competition
The winner of the Silver City Business Plan Competition will be awarded a cash prize, a financial incentive package including rent for a renovated National Avenue storefront and help from marketing and accounting professionals.
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City looks for ways to jumpstart Bronzeville redevelopment effort
The city hopes that a consultant can breathe new life into the long-anticipated Bronzeville redevelopment project.