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Literacy organizations to merge for stronger adult services

The largest community-based organizations providing adult education programs in Southeastern Wisconsin will combine operations to expand their reach to students and increase job readiness for those in need. Literacy Services of Wisconsin (LSW) and Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Services (MALS) are anticipating final approval of their boards by July 1, 2017. “After more than six months of financial analysis, strategic planning with board members and other business leaders, and investigation with staff and clients, we are excited to announce this partnership that we’re confident will greatly enhance our already successful, decades-long efforts,” said Ginger Duiven, LSW executive director. Duiven will...

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Alderman Johnson represents Milwaukee at Local Government Day

Cavalier Johnson, Alderman of the 2nd District, joined local government officials and staff from across the state for the First Annual Local Government and Utility Day on May 10 in Madison. City and village officials, as well as municipal utility managers, commissioners, and staff were invited to participate in the lobbying and networking event, with a special focus on promoting the critical role quality municipal infrastructure plays in advancing the state’s economy. “One of my objectives as Alderman in the City of Milwaukee is to represent the good people of the 2nd District both in City Hall and across...

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Lions and Tigers, and “Bear Garden” coming to County Zoo

A new public-private concessions partnership will increase revenues for the Zoo, add new full-time jobs, and feature local culinary vendors. But Zoo visitors won’t have to wait until the fall for a taste of something new at the Zoo. Beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Milwaukee County Zoo will provide concessions, merchandising, and catering services with Service Systems Associates (SSA), the premiere service-provider for public and private cultural attractions for more than 40 years. SSA partners with more than 35 other zoos, aquariums, conservancies and museums throughout the country, including the Denver, Minnesota, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Honolulu, Nashville, and...

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MillerCoors prepares to break ground on brewing facility expansion

Barriers to entry in the beer business are low and that’s why there are more than 5,300 brewpubs, microbreweries and regional craft breweries operating in the United States. But brewing some of America’s most popular beer brands and constantly experimenting with new beers and other beverages? That doesn’t come cheap. On May 19, MillerCoors will break ground to expand the Tenth Street Brewery near downtown Milwaukee. The expanded facility includes new cellars, and a warehouse/pack hall and a brewhouse. It is designed to have the flexibility to serve as an incubator, brew small-batch beers and run variety packs. When...

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MSOE applies artificial intelligence to real world use

The Milwaukee School of Engineering has developed professional workshops and educational training that advance the field of artificial intelligence in all areas of the university’s engineering programs. Most people have heard of self-driving cars and computers that can diagnose cancer. Consumers know to ask their mobile phone to identify what song is playing on the radio. The technology behind it all is called deep learning, a type of artificial intelligence, and it has moved from being a research topic to something with application in nearly every aspect of society. It is one of the fastest-growing fields in technology. Engineers...

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Outpost Natural Foods wins sustainability award

The food co-op was honored for social, environmental, and community economic leadership. Outpost Natural Foods Co-op was been named a Sustainability Star by National Co+op Grocers (NCG) for excellence in sustainability efforts. The award recognizes food co-ops that demonstrate outstanding leadership by making a positive impact on social, environmental and local economic issues. At its annual meeting in April, NCG honored Outpost for engaging staff in sustainability though store green teams and through an online employee engagement game called Cool Choices, where the co-op recognized over $60,000 and 632,000 pounds of carbon dioxide (C02) in savings! Sustainability Star award...

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