Lee Matz, Author at Milwaukee Independent

Photo Essay: Bud Selig honored as Witness to History

Posted by Lee Matz | May 15, 2017 |

These images feature many of the honored guests at the 64th Annual Awards Dinner, including the Witness to History presentation to Allan H. “Bud” Selig.

Photo Essay: Rehab progress inside Welford Sanders Historic Lofts

Posted by Lee Matz | May 12, 2017 |

The Welford Sanders Historic Lofts, a redevelopment project of the King Drive Commons, is currently taking place at the site of the Milwaukee Enterprise Center in the 2700 block of MLK Drive.

Photo Essay: Cecelia Gore honored as 2017 Business Champion

Posted by Lee Matz | May 11, 2017 |

These images show highlights from the 2nd Annual Breakfast of Champions, as the African American business community celebrated its achievements, and offered reminders of the collective effort needed to overcome the current economic barriers so that everyone had an opportunity to succeed.

Photo Essay: Bader Foundation breaks ground on Harambee HQ

Posted by Lee Matz | May 10, 2017 |

Bader Philanthropies, formerly known as the Helen Bader Foundation, held a ceremonial ground breaking event at the site its future office space in an underserved neighborhood on May 8.

Photo Essay: A model for breaking the cycle of poverty

Posted by Lee Matz | May 8, 2017 |

After almost a decade planning, public discussions, and coalition building, the Greenwich Park Apartments held its Grand Opening Ceremony on May 4 to a packed room of stakeholders and grateful residents.

Photo Essay: Faces and spaces of Milwaukee small businesses

Posted by Lee Matz | May 3, 2017 |

As a preview of Milwaukee Small Business Week 2017, local companies and entrepreneurs were featured in a bus tour that stretched across the city on May 1 and showcased their contributions to economic growth in the area.