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In the last five years, South Milwaukee has seen a 525% increase in new business approvals
“Data-driven decision making” by mayors and the council, the city cited for the huge increase.
Flooring equipment manufacturer relocating to Walworth County
Powernail Company, a manufacturer of pneumatic nailers and flooring cleats used to install hardwood floors, will move its headquarters and production operations from Lake Zurich, Illinois to Genoa City.
Country music and small shops are helping Brooklyn, Wisconsin undergo a transformation
The Simpsons’ store is part of a business renaissance that’s occurring in the small Wisconsin village of Brooklyn, which has just 1,521 people.
Child care dilemma squeezes Wisconsin workers, parents
The Growing Tree is a child care center in New Glarus that was started 10 years ago by co-owner Brooke Skidmore, who said the business has “ always struggled to find and retain qualified teachers because we cannot pay them what they really need.”
‘Top Chef’ will shoot Season 21 in Madison, Milwaukee
Bravo’s “Top Chef,” the wildly popular, industry-altering reality TV show, will shoot its 21st season in Wisconsin. Bravo Media and Magical Elves released a statement on Tuesday announcing the location, and noted that former “Top Chef” winner Kristen Kish will replace Padma Lakshmi as host.
Town of Cable receives $150,000 state grant to support community restoration project
The grant will support the asbestos removal and demolition of a former Cable School District building helping transform the long-neglected site into a community hub.
Apply now for 2023 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking nominations for the 2023 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which will be recognized in-person Dec. 6-7 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. The awards honor outstanding Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans.
Daddy’s Soul Food owners plan new near west side restaurant. A state grant will help finance it.
A planned new restaurant on Milwaukee's near west side − part of a larger development that includes restoring a historic former theater − is getting a big financing boost.
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