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John Gurda brings extensive book about Milwaukee neighborhoods to downtown’s Night Market

Posted by Editor | Jul 15, 2016

NEWaukee’s Night Market has become a vibrant melting pot of all that Milwaukee has to offer, since it began taking over a section of Wisconsin Avenue in 2014 for one night each month during the summer. The goal of the project was to create a free, vibrant, and safe place in downtown Milwaukee for area residents to experience culture and diversity at night. For the July 13 gathering, celebrated historian John Gurda attended with artist Jan Kotowicz to autograph his recent book, Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods, and connect with the public. Presented in cooperation with Historic Milwaukee, Inc., Newaukee’s...

Johnson Controls settles with SEC over China corruption case

Posted by Editor | Jul 13, 2016 |

Johnson Controls settles investigation of its marine business in China after self-reporting to U.S. government. On July 11, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that a Wisconsin-based global provider of HVAC systems has agreed to pay more than $14,000,000 to settle charges that it violated the books and records and internal accounting controls provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Johnson Controls entered into the settlement with the SEC in regards to the company’s marine business in China. An SEC investigation found that a wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary of Johnson Controls used sham vendors to make improper payments of...

WWBIC awarded 1.1 million grant to help diverse small businesses

Posted by Editor | Jul 11, 2016 |

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, WWBIC President Wendy Baumann, Wells Fargo, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, and Marquette University to spoke about the Diverse Community Capital Award and its impact on the local area. Serving in her 23rd year as president of the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation, Wendy Baumann announced on July 8 at Daddy’s Soul Food & Grille that WWBIC had the honor of being a part of the first round of Wells Fargo’s Diverse Community Capital (DCC) program. “That award is two-fold, a $400,000 grant over 2 years and $600,000 in new equity equivalent investment,” explained Baumann. “The funding...

Patti Gorsky: Wisconsin’s Fairy Godmother

Posted by Editor | Jul 8, 2016 |

With a long and established career at the Milwaukee County government and then a local television network, Patti Gorsky felt those experiences prepared her for the truly bigger work ahead to help critically ill kids. As Wisconsin’s Fairy Godmother she uses hope to help these children, and has seen the healing power that a granted wish brings to them and their families. | Q&A with Patti Gorsky Milwaukee Independent: What do you enjoy most about Milwaukee, and do you have hopes and fears for the city’s future? Patti Gorsky: I’m a lifelong resident of the greater Milwaukee area. The best...

Photo Essay: John McGivern fulfills Lake Park Tradition

Posted by Editor | Jul 6, 2016 |

At the Lake Park Fourth of July Talent Show, host John McGivern told the crowd about when he attended the annual festivities as a small boy, and how important those lasting memories were to him.

Lake Park’s 4th of July celebration bonds 105 years of community

Posted by Editor | Jul 6, 2016 |

“For those who are creating memories here today, trust me, the roots will grow very deep.” – John McGivern Long before fireworks begin at night, people congregate along parade routes, gather around grills, and enjoy a day of shared leisure. The 4th of July brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate American independence. It also preserves the Milwaukee community’s long lasting tradition of uniting as one neighborhood family. Since 1911, the Lake Park Fourth of July Celebration has filled the day with festivities, and hearts with gratitude by knowing what it cost so many to secure our freedom. Each...