A group of liquidators bought the assets of Bon-Ton Stores Inc., the parent company of Boston Store, in a bankruptcy auction, according to a company statement. Bon-Ton has headquarters in Milwaukee and York, Pennsylvania. Earlier this month, the company filed a notice with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development indicating that 2,255 employees in the state would … [Read more...] about Boston Store sold to liquidators; all stores to close
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Milwaukee Urban League’s Annual Board of Directors Meeting
Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) Annual Board of Directors Meeting was held at the law offices of Foley & Lardner, LLP on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Front row left to right: Daryl A. Hudson, 2nd vice chair MUL and business manager of Oak Creek UPS; Katie R. Robb, assistant treasurer MUL and general manager of Great Lakes Coca Cola Milwaukee & Madison offices; Jocelyn … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League’s Annual Board of Directors Meeting
Milwaukee Business Journal honors local movers and shakers with ’40 Under 40′
On Monday, February 26, 2018, the Milwaukee Business Journal (MBJ) hosted their annual "40 Under 40 Awards Dinner" at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. The Class of 2018 is a diverse group of talented young business and community leaders from throughout southeastern Wisconsin, and included corporate trailblazers, doctors, newscasters, community leaders, and young … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Business Journal honors local movers and shakers with ’40 Under 40′
April 22 Community Brainstorming Conference
JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Are you concerned about the lack of jobs and high unemployment in the inner city? Would you like the chance to learn more about new job opportunities? If so, then join us for a community brainstorming session where key elected officials and community leaders will discuss JobLines, and how these routes are connecting Milwaukee residents with … [Read more...] about April 22 Community Brainstorming Conference
BLANK SPACE MILWAUKEE presents
BLANK SPACE MILWAUKEE presents MILWAUKEE’S FIRST EVER MKE BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK A week committed to highlighting black-owned restaurants and the impact of co-operative economics Milwaukee – Established by BlankSpaceMKE, MKE Black Restaurant Week will bring awareness to black-owned eateries throughout the greater Milwaukee area during the week of April 17, 2016, with … [Read more...] about BLANK SPACE MILWAUKEE presents
LocWise natural haircare salon
“Be Yourself ” is the theme and focus at LocWise Natural Haircare salon located at 5909 W. North Ave. Loc Wise is owned and operated by Donta and Sharmayne Williams, who’ve been in business for six years. Donta said the focus of their brand is to “provide the community with a high quality outlet which assists their clientele in growing and strengthening their hair with all … [Read more...] about LocWise natural haircare salon