Author: Correspondent

Debbie Buchanan, a U.S. Army veteran with a long career in non-profit management, has been named executive director of the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative (MHVI). Buchanan has worked for more than 20 years in the non-profit sector, including 14 years in management positions. She most recently served as a veteran service navigator with Wisconsin Veterans Network (VetsNet). VetsNet collaborates with vet and non-vet agencies, connecting vets who are in need of services to these providers. “Debbie brings a wealth of experience, talent and enthusiasm as well as a deep understanding of the challenges faced by veterans who are homeless...

Sci-Fi Family Day, Discovery World’s most popular annual special event, is back and bigger than ever on September 30. Fans of all ages have the chance to meet their favorite science fiction characters, experience unforgettable theatrical performances, create limited-time-only sci-fi themed projects, and enter a magical sci-fi world with a brand new virtual reality experience, all included in the general admission price. Discovery World will offer brand new experiences to this year’s Sci-Fi Family Day. The public can explore the worlds of science fiction firsthand within the Virtual Explorer exhibit, where visitors can test their Lightblade VR ability by...

The Milwaukee Bucks and BMO Harris Bank are renewing their long-standing relationship, as BMO Harris Bank becomes a Founding Partner of the new Bucks arena and also remains the Official Bank of the Milwaukee Bucks. As part of the partnership, the new BMO Club will be launched on the event level of the new arena. As well, the Bucks and BMO Harris Bank have also teamed up to debut a new BMO Harris Bucks Debit Mastercard® – giving Bucks fans the opportunity to have a Bucks-branded debit card from the Official Bank of the Milwaukee Bucks. “The Bucks have...

“Karen has been volunteering with the festival since our organization’s inception. Last year alone, she volunteered over 80 hours with Milwaukee Film. She picks up shifts throughout the year at Member Screenings and at the office, as well as different shifts during the festival at Education Screenings, panels, special events, etc. As with any youthful nonprofit, changes do occur and we know it can be difficult to adjust for staff, let alone volunteers. Karen has rolled with the punches and stuck by us through everything; her consistency and flexibility has been so appreciated. One of our greatest needs is...

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has been awarded $2.5 million in federal funding to fuel economic opportunity in low-income areas and expand access to fresh food in entrenched food deserts. LISC will seed a new small business development fund and spur healthy food-related enterprises with this week’s award from the federal Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund). The funding will help support entrepreneurs, create jobs, expand local incomes and reduce blight in low-income areas across the country. “The new Equitable Small Business Fund is yet another tool for supporting Milwaukee entrepreneurs and stimulating economic growth. We are...

Milwaukee Repertory Theater recently received two major gifts, totaling $1 million, to help fund a complete renovation of the Stackner Cabaret. The generous gifts come from two longtime Rep supporters, including a $750,000 gift by former Board President Vince Martin and his wife Jan and a $250,000 gift from the Stackner Family Foundation. Since its opening in 1987, the Stackner Cabaret has been one of Milwaukee’s most in-demand performance venues playing to near capacity crowds for an average of 300 performances a year. The renovation will increase the number of seats by over 35%, address aging infrastructure issues, provide...