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Discovery World and Aurora Research Institute have partnered to create a more health- aware and motivated community through the creation of the Aurora Research Institute Health Sciences Lab. In conjunction with the collaboration, a new MindBodyMe exhibit is under development to provides a science-driven exploration of the human mind, body, identity and potential. Visitors will discover what science currently knows about the limits and capacity of humans and what science is still endeavoring to learn more about. “This exciting new partnership allows Discovery World the chance to connect local students with the research professionals from Aurora who are revolutionizing...

Drury Hotels Company’s first property in Wisconsin, a historic renovation of the First Financial Centre building in Milwaukee, is close to completion and is scheduled to welcome guests in time for the Democratic National Convention next summer. The space for the new Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown has taken two years to renovate and preserve. The property will feature 227 guest rooms and more than 4,500 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space. The hotel is located at 700 N. Water Street, close to the Milwaukee RiverWalk, Milwaukee Art Museum and Marquette University. The Drury is one of...

Marquette University recently launched the first two Emerging Filmmaker Fellowships in conjunction with Nō Studios creative arts hub. Vianca Fuster and Shannon McInnis joined the “Artist in Residence” program that will run through March 30, 2020. The Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship program gives filmmakers resources and support, including a collaborative place to work, filmmaking and editing equipment, and mentorship. Two filmmaker fellowships were made available in 2019: a social justice fellowship for a filmmaker working on a Milwaukee-based social issues documentary and an open fellowship for a filmmaker working in any genre. “We are excited about our first class of...

County Executive Chris Abele joined Milwaukee County Parks, The Ability Center, and community advocates on June 3 to unveil plans for making Bradford Beach accessible to people with disabilities. Ramp Up, which is targeting a $100,000 fundraising goal, will increase accessibility to the beach through the construction of permanent ramps and the addition of modern equipment. “By ensuring Bradford Beach is accessible to all Milwaukee County residents, we are working towards making our community assets a convenient and viable choice for people with disabilities,” said County Executive Chris Abele. “The Ramp Up at Bradford Beach is an important next...

An initiative focused on accelerating small business growth in neighborhoods surrounding downtown Milwaukee will begin accepting applications on June 10 for small business loans and technical support. A new website and additional information about the Brew City Match program was presented at a press event on June 3 at 1920 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. “Small businesses are going to play an integral role in the revitalization of Milwaukee’s historic commercial corridors,” said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. “The generous investment from JP Morgan Chase will be leveraged with other private and public sources to help ensure that small...

The Center for Veteran’s Issues (CVI) recently received $282,000 in financial support from Bader Philanthropies in order for the organization to provide more services in Milwaukee and across the region. As the largest community-based veterans services organization in the state, CVI delivers wrap-around services to veterans and family members throughout Wisconsin. Originally founded in 1989, CVI has become an overarching entity for a number of short- and long-term residency programs for veterans. The grant of $200,000 and program-related investment loan of $82,000 will allow CVI to pay down its debt, and serve more veterans and their families. The financial...