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WHEDA awards housing tax credits for Soldiers Home rehab

Posted by Editor | May 17, 2017 |

Five Milwaukee projects were awarded $3.3 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits by WHEDA, during an announcement on May 16 in front of Old Main on the Milwaukee VA grounds. Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch today announced the award of more than $13.6 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to fund affordable housing developments across Wisconsin. The tax credits, which are distributed by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), will move forward 26 developments that will create 1,367 units of affordable rental housing. Lt. Governor Kleefisch made the announcement in Milwaukee at the future site of...

Video: Arrested Development Live at Pabst Brewery

Posted by Editor | May 16, 2017 |

This clip was filmed during the live performance given by Arrested Development on May 13, at the Pabst Milwaukee Brewery grand opening street festival, in front of a crowd of seven thousand.

Milwaukee Independent honored with top multimedia award

Posted by Editor | May 13, 2017 |

The Milwaukee Press Club held its 2017 Gridiron Awards Dinner on May 12 to recognize and celebrate excellence in Wisconsin journalism.

Loriana and Nicholas Armstrong: Constructing for Community

Posted by Editor | May 12, 2017 |

Success often appears to come easily and overnight without the public realizing the hard work, personal risk, depleted savings, and unglamorous duration it took to achieve the reality behind that appearance. For Loriana and Nicholas Armstrong, the husband and wife business couple spent years in the construction industry, earning connections and access to resources, until they decided it was time do the work for themselves. Armstrong General Contracting is a business success story, but not just because of its financial numbers. The helpful spirit of Loriana and Nicholas towards clients, employees, and the community have produced more than buildings....

Breakfast of Champions event renews call to support businesses of color

Posted by Editor | May 11, 2017 |

The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (AACCW) hosted its 2nd Annual Breakfast of Champions on May 9 at the Pfister Hotel. Cecelia Gore, president of the Brewers Community Foundation, was named the 2017 Business Champion. As an active community leader, Gore has been a champion for diverse businesses and philanthropy. “As a lifelong resident of the city of Milwaukee, I am honored to know that our community continues to press on,” said Gore. “Despite the barriers that we face as organizations and individuals, we remain committed to improving the quality of life for all of us.” With...

Bader Philanthropies puts its home where its heart is in Central City

Posted by Editor | May 10, 2017 |

Bader Philanthropies hosted a groundbreaking event, with a ceremonial shoveling, at the site of its new global headquarters along North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive on May 8. The Foundation announced plans in August 2016 to relocate from its space in the Third Ward to Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood. The move would build on its existing commitment in the area, and as a response to the its overall strategic growth plan. “This really is a big moment for my family, our Board of Directors, and our staff. But it is a really big moment for me personally,” said Dan...