On Thursday, March 24, 2022, Kaycee and Jonathan Frost cut the ribbon on not one but two new business at 72nd and North Ave. Milwaukee native Kaycee Frost opened Elie Bleu (pronounced Ellie Blue) Threading and Spa, 7131 W. North Ave. Kaycee got her start in the beauty industry at the age of 10, when she use to help her grandmother, Louise Grant, who was a successful Avon rep … [Read more...] about Frost family celebrates the grand opening of two family businesses, Elie Bleu Threading and Spa and Frost Realty
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Four 2021 holiday shopping predictions — and what they mean for your wallet
With Halloween in the books and Thanksgiving just ahead on the horizon, those who haven’t yet started strategizing for the holidays might feel like they’re already behind. They shouldn’t panic just yet — but they should get moving. 2021 is shaping up to be at least as chaotic as 2020, and things are just getting started. Inflation, product shortages, shipping delays and an … [Read more...] about Four 2021 holiday shopping predictions — and what they mean for your wallet
PNC Foundation commits $600,000 to launch Black Business Boost Fund for under-invested neighborhoods of Milwaukee
The PNC Foundation is awarding a $600,000 grant to support the launch of the Black Business Boost Fund, an ecosystem designed to increase opportunities for Black entrepreneurs and business owners in under-invested neighborhoods of Milwaukee. The program will include direct equity investments, technical assistance, credit recovery, incubation, access to co-working space, working … [Read more...] about PNC Foundation commits $600,000 to launch Black Business Boost Fund for under-invested neighborhoods of Milwaukee
Gov. Evers unveils $75-million in grants to support equitable economic recovery and diverse business investment
Governor’s investments toward diverse, equitable economic recovery now total $125-million On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, Gov. Tony Evers announced two new competitive grant programs totaling $75-million to support diverse business investment in communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. The pandemic has underscored—and, in some cases, even exacerbated— … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers unveils $75-million in grants to support equitable economic recovery and diverse business investment
COVID—PPEWarrior educates, invests in COVID-19
By Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic most people had never heard of or used the acronym PPE; now it is a household term. PPE stands for personal protective equipment, and over the past year it has become important safety armor as we continue our fight against COVID-19. One individual, Dezzy … [Read more...] about COVID—PPEWarrior educates, invests in COVID-19
IRS warns of child tax credit scams
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers of ongoing scams related to the child tax credit — with some landing directly in Americans’ email or smartphone. “Right now we’re seeing scammers trying to take advantage of the American public by attempting to gain information — using phone calls, emails, text messages, through social media — all attempting to target … [Read more...] about IRS warns of child tax credit scams
Walmart to pay total cost of college tuition and books for associates
The largest U.S. private employer commits to invest nearly $1 billion over the next five years in career-driven training and development On July 27, 2021, Walmart announced it will pay 100 percent of college tuition and books for associates through its Live Better U (LBU) education program. Starting Aug. 16, the $1 a day fee will be removed for associates, making all … [Read more...] about Walmart to pay total cost of college tuition and books for associates
U.S. Bank provides update on commitment to addressing economic inequities
On June 5, 2020, in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis, U.S. Bank announced several initiatives to address social and economic inequities, including a $116 million investment to help close the 10:1 racial wealth gap, which affects all U.S. households and creates a 4-6 percent drag on the GDP.* U.S. Bank recently shared that it has made significant progress … [Read more...] about U.S. Bank provides update on commitment to addressing economic inequities
Do-it-yourself credit repair: Fix bad credit on your own in 6 easy steps
Don't fall for scams promising easy, overnight credit repair. If you want to fix your poor credit, you can (and should) do it yourself. Follow these six simple steps to do-it-yourself credit repair. If you’ve had an overdue student loan, years of high credit card balances, collections accounts, or even a foreclosure, unfortunately, you probably have below-average or bad … [Read more...] about Do-it-yourself credit repair: Fix bad credit on your own in 6 easy steps
Five pieces of money advice for young adults about to face the real world
Spring is in sight, and right about now, you’ll see that anxious look on the faces of college seniors and other young adults about to face the real world for the first time. Even if they’re fortunate enough to have a job lined up, they are far from secure financially, and often have no idea how to handle their finances. If this is you or someone you know, adopting these … [Read more...] about Five pieces of money advice for young adults about to face the real world