The Wisconsin Department of Revenue administers the Unclaimed Property Program in Wisconsin to connect people with their unclaimed property. The Department tries to match unclaimed property with its owner through tax record matching and newspaper advertisements. If the content of safety deposit boxes have not been claimed, then state law requires the … [Read more...] about Department of Revenue Holding Unclaimed Property Auction Online
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ASBC member EILEEN FISHER just launched their annual search for women entrepreneurs
ASBC member EILEEN FISHER just launched their annual search for women entrepreneurs committed to using business for good. The EILEEN FISHER Women-Owned Business Grant program supports women entrepreneurs who are using business to create environmental and social change. In 2016, EILEEN FISHER will select up to 10 businesses and fly their leaders to NYC. Grantees will receive … [Read more...] about ASBC member EILEEN FISHER just launched their annual search for women entrepreneurs
TAKE THE KIDS OUT OF TOWN FOR FREE THIS SUMMER
TAKE THE KIDS OUT OF TOWN FOR FREE THIS SUMMER Weekend travel deal for Chicago-Milwaukee Hiawatha Service CHICAGO – Beaches, museums, restaurants, concerts, festivals and other events are just a train ride away this summer in Milwaukee and Chicago. An adult can bring two kids ages 2-12 along for free on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays aboard the Amtrak Hiawatha … [Read more...] about TAKE THE KIDS OUT OF TOWN FOR FREE THIS SUMMER
Protesters and Hamilton family commemorate second anniversary of Dontre Hamilton shooting
Steadily increasing rain and chilly wind greeted the Hamilton family and about 75 other protesters who gathered at noon on April 30 at North 27th and West Center streets for a march downtown to Red Arrow Park to commemorate the second anniversary of the shooting of Dontre Hamil- ton, a 31-year-old man with a history of mental illness. Hamilton was shot 14 times on April 30, … [Read more...] about Protesters and Hamilton family commemorate second anniversary of Dontre Hamilton shooting
North Central Service Club, Inc. recognizes outstanding students and professional business women at scholarship luncheon
[slideshow_deploy id='17849'] Nine Milwaukee female high school seniors received scholarship awards from The North Central Service Club, Inc., during the organization’s 41st Annual Scholarship Luncheon on May 1 at the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront. The students honored are: Brandi Billingsly from Rufus King International School; Montana Campbell-Morse from Marshall … [Read more...] about North Central Service Club, Inc. recognizes outstanding students and professional business women at scholarship luncheon
Third Annual Pastors United Gala and Banquet emphasizes ‘Power in Economics’
By The Milwaukee Times staff The third annual Pastors United Banquet & Gala honored eight community leaders from the Central City and heard a fiery keynote speech on personal finance by Dr. Claud Anderson. The theme for the gala this year held, April 23 at Cardinal Stritch University was: “Power in Economics,” which also happens to be one of the primary objectives for … [Read more...] about Third Annual Pastors United Gala and Banquet emphasizes ‘Power in Economics’
Talking Kosher/Soul Culture and Food with Michael W. Twitty
Michael W. Twitty, a black Jewish culinary historian, teacher and author based in Washington, DC, participated in a forum on “Identity Cooking” at Centennial Hall in the Milwaukee Public Library on April 12. The conversation was the first in a series of lectures exploring ways in which Jewish history and culture is intertwined with the experience of people of color. Twitty … [Read more...] about Talking Kosher/Soul Culture and Food with Michael W. Twitty
Prince: Remembering the Incomparable genius, and musical achievements of a Legend
Prince, the legendary musician whose innovative and flamboyant style has influenced pop culture for decades was found dead at his Paisley Park estate Thursday, April 21, 2016 his publicist told the Associated Press. He was 57. News of his passing comes less than a week after Prince was rushed to a hospital after the plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in … [Read more...] about Prince: Remembering the Incomparable genius, and musical achievements of a Legend
President’s response to an eight year-old girl from Flint, Michigan
In Case You Missed It: Asked and Answered: President Obama Responds to an Eight Year-Old Girl from Flint Please find below a post on Medium regarding the President’s response to an eight year-old girl from Flint, Michigan. You can read the post HERE. At eight years old, Mari Copeny — known around town as “Little Miss Flint” — wrote to President Obama … [Read more...] about President’s response to an eight year-old girl from Flint, Michigan
Move over, Andrew Jackson; Harriet Tubman is coming to the $20 bill
The Treasury Department will announce on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 that Harriet Tubman, an African American who ferried hundreds of slaves to freedom, will replace the slaveholding Andrew Jackson on the center of a new $20 note, according to a Treasury official, while newly popular Alexander Hamilton will remain on the face of the $10 bill. Other depictions of women and civil … [Read more...] about Move over, Andrew Jackson; Harriet Tubman is coming to the $20 bill