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Governor emphasizes partnership with Japanese-owned businesses in Wisconsin during trade mission

Governor emphasizes partnership with Japanese-owned businesses in Wisconsin during trade mission

Posted by | Sep 11, 2019 |

Governor Tony Evers participated in his first Midwest U.S.–Japan Association (MWJA) Conference in Tokyo on September 9, meeting with corporate leaders from Kikkoman, Komatsu, and Toyota to discuss their companies’ investments in Wisconsin. The Governor’s visit to Japan was his first international trade mission to meet with corporate and government leaders, highlight Japanese investments in Wisconsin businesses, and promote state exports. He lead a 28-member delegation that includes 12 officials from 9 Wisconsin businesses. In his first address to the MWJA, Governor Evers emphasized the longstanding ties and deep relationships between Japan and Wisconsin. “Although we are separated by...

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Milwaukee House of Correction receives bulk computer donation for inmate job training

Milwaukee House of Correction receives bulk computer donation for inmate job training

Posted by | Sep 10, 2019 |

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 494 (IBEW) / National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) announced the donation of 110 computers to the Milwaukee House of Correction on September 4. IBEW/NECA recently purchased the former ITT Technical Institute on Layton Avenue in Greenfield, and it operates as the second campus for the Milwaukee Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Center (JATC). The House of Corrections picked up the computers this week, and inmates will begin the recycling process within the next several weeks. “IBEW and NECA exemplifies what it means to be a true...

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Revitalization continues for northwest side with new Strauss Brands headquarters at Century City

Revitalization continues for northwest side with new Strauss Brands headquarters at Century City

Posted by | Sep 5, 2019 |

Owners of Strauss Brands, Mayor Tom Barrett, and regional economic development officials announced on September 4 that Strauss will construct a 175,000 square foot headquarters and meat processing operation at Milwaukee’s Century City business park. Strauss supplies premium quality, sustainably and humanely raised meats to customers coast to coast. Their fastest growing segments include grass-fed beef, and organic beef as well as other speciality meats. Products can be purchased at fine retailers and restaurants throughout the Milwaukee area. “Since 1937, we have proudly operated both in and around Milwaukee. With the support of Mayor Barrett and Milwaukee economic development...

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Milwaukee Art Museum to host public unveiling of Robert Indiana’s The American LOVE Sculpture

Milwaukee Art Museum to host public unveiling of Robert Indiana’s The American LOVE Sculpture

Posted by | Sep 2, 2019 |

The Milwaukee Art Museum will celebrate Robert Indiana’s iconic The American LOVE (1966–99) sculpture during a special Grand Unveiling event September 5. The community celebration will highlight the gift of the sculpture to the institution and its installation outdoors near the Museum’s East End patio, facing Lake Michigan. “The Milwaukee Art Museum is thrilled to receive this iconic sculpture for the collection,” said Margaret Andera, interim chief curator and curator of contemporary art, Milwaukee Art Museum. “Robert Indiana’s work has always connected with Milwaukee; his design for the MECCA floor in the 1970s is a Milwaukee icon, and now...

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Portrait of Milwaukee: Industry, people, and architecture are highlights of new photo exhibition

Portrait of Milwaukee: Industry, people, and architecture are highlights of new photo exhibition

Posted by | Sep 2, 2019 |

A new photography exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Museum showcases some of the people, movements, businesses, and neighborhoods that have helped make Milwaukee what is today. Opening on September 6 in the Herzfeld Center for Photography and Media Arts, Portrait of Milwaukee will reveal the deep connection between the city of Milwaukee and its residents through photos made mostly between the 1920s and the 1980s. “The photographs I selected for this exhibition are intended to expand how we think about Milwaukee’s recent past,” said Ariel Pate, Assistant Curator of Photography, Milwaukee Art Museum. “Some of the images might surprise...

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Health officials urge Milwaukee residents to immediately stop using all vaping products

Health officials urge Milwaukee residents to immediately stop using all vaping products

Posted by | Aug 29, 2019 |

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) issued a statement on August 28 urging area residents to stop using any vape and e-cigarette devices immediately. Severe pulmonary disease was discovered among teens and adults who reported vaping. As of August 28, 16 individuals have been hospitalized with severe chemical pneumonitis or chemical pneumonia, which is the inflammation of the lungs due to aspiration or inhalation of irritants. Another dozen cases are under investigation. These individuals had used vape products or dab pens – vaping marijuana oils, extracts, or concentrates – in the weeks and months prior to hospitalization. The...

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