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Coalition for safety and connectivity showcased at Promise Zones Ride

The first Promise Zone Bike Ride was held on June 17, starting and ending at Garden Homes Square Park, in an effort to help connect communities and improve access to public resources. The 5-mile ride was a slow paced excursion that encouraged families to join. The route went through historic neighborhoods, past the Century City Tower and Century City I development, near major employers including DRS Power & Control Technologies and Integrated Mail, near schools including Samuel Clemens, Milwaukee Collegiate Academy, and Hope Christian School, and along natural environmental amenities including Lincoln Creek and the Oak Leaf Trail. “Families...

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Beth Handle paddles a historic course along Milwaukee River

Growing up around water and seeing how the Milwaukee River was on the way to becoming a recreation destination, Beth Handle launched her Milwaukee Kayak Company in 2013. The startup offered kayak, canoe, and standup paddleboard rentals that provided residents and visitors with a healthy, safe, fun, relaxing, and unique opportunity to explore Downtown Milwaukee and area waterways. Four years later, her business continues to grow as developments and leisure interests align along the downtown river. | Q&A with Beth Handle Q: How did your work at Laacke & Joys inspire and prepare you to start the Milwaukee Kayak...

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Welford Sanders Historic Lofts move forward with a $21M renovation

State and local officials joined community leaders and industry partners for a combined ribbon cutting and ground breaking ceremony at the Welford Sanders Historic Lofts on Juneteenth Day. The celebration marked the opening of the renovated office space and beginning of construction for the residential portion of the project, which is located at 2821 N. 4th Street. The project is named in memory of former Martin Luther King Drive Economic Development Corporation (MLKEDC) executive director, Welford Sanders, who passed away unexpectedly in May 2015. “This project demonstrates the important role public-private ventures play in our state’s economic development,” said...

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The ACRE Program: Real estate development graduates reflect Milwaukee’s diversity

“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.” – Anatole France “The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It isn’t a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream. It is not a disgrace to not reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for. Not failure, but low aim is sin.” – Dr. Benjamin E. Mays – Hank Aaron, attributed quotes from 2012...

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Ceremonial changing of the guard at Urban League’s Black & White Ball

The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted its 32nd Annual Black & White Ball on June 10 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, with the organization welcoming Dr. Eve M. Hall as the new President and CEO. This year’s theme was “Changing of the Guard: Be the Change” to reflect the new leadership direction under Dr. Hall. The League’s annual ball has become one of the most prestigious events recognizing education and youth, economic empowerment and equity, and inclusion in the Greater Milwaukee area. It also serves as a venue for bringing together the area’s diverse community. “I am honored...

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