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Awareness

Feeding America receives holiday donation at crucial time

BMO Harris donation of $50,000 supplements lull in food bank support To combat local hunger, today BMO Harris Bank donated the proceeds from its annual holiday display to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin during an especially crucial time. The battle against hunger requires particularly close …

Awareness

Tips for a Heart Healthy Lifestyle in Honor of American Heart Month

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States and in the world, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Oftentimes thought of as a “man’s disease,” heart disease is also the leading cause of death for women in the United States – accounting for one in every four female …

Accomplishments

Renovations Group, Inc. Receives Four Remodeler Awards, One Marketing Award

Renovations Group, Inc. received four awards in the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), Milwaukee Chapter, sponsored 2012 Wisconsin Remodeler of the Year Awards presented January 18, 2013, at The InterContinental Hotel, Milwaukee. Both divisions of the company, Renovators, Ltd. …

Awareness

UEDA kicks off carnival season with J'ouvert Carnival Milwaukee

WHAT: J’ouvert Carnival Milwaukee, hosted by UEDA WHEN: Friday, February 8th, 2013 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. WHERE: Intercontinental Milwaukee Hotel, 139 East Kilbourn Avenue CONTACT: Bill Johnson: 414-562-9904           Day of event: 414-336-5974 The Urban Economic Development Association (UEDA) is …

Local Connections

Greenfield Students Receive Scholarships from Northwestern Mutual

Two Greenfield-area high school graduates – Alex Knighton and Gregory Stribling – are recipients of college scholarships from Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation. The mutual company has awarded 56 scholarships to southeastern Wisconsin high school graduates, who are children of Northwestern…

Awareness

Opus Foundation awards more than $200,000 to Milwaukee-area organizations

Opus Foundation supports youth development, early childhood education, workforce and employment training and community revitalization  The Milwaukee office of The Opus Group and the Opus Foundation today announced grants of more than $200,000 to support 14 southeastern Wisconsin non-profit …

School

Nominate a Young Volunteer Today for the 2013 Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program

Beginning February 1, Kohl’s Department Stores will be accepting nominations for outstanding young volunteers for the 2013 Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program. Nominations for kids ages six to 18 will be accepted through March 15 at kohlskids.com. Those nominating a youth volunteer must be 21 years …

Awareness

Milwaukee VAMC Commences Repairs on Historic Ward Memorial Theater

News Release Media Contacts: VIRGIL MCDILL, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, Public Affairs 202.294.9187, VMCDILL@savingplaces.org Elizabeth Hummitzsch, Mueller Communications 262-309-5500, Ehummitzsch@muellercommunications.com   Milwaukee VAMC Commences Repairs on Historic Ward Memorial TheaterWork begins on …

Breast Cancer Awareness

Help Strike Down Breast Cancer and Join Bucks Bowl for the Cure

The Milwaukee Bucks are celebrating their continued support of the Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, with the annual Bucks Bowl for the Cure. The Bowl for the Cure will take place on Friday, February 8th at AMF Bowlero in Milwaukee. “The Milwaukee Bucks players, coaches…

School

Alverno College Addresses Critical Need in Changing Field of Health Care

Alverno College is launching a redesigned RN to BSN program in June of 2013. The 18-month program, a blend of online and in-classroom learning, is structured so that working registered nurses can earn their Bachelor’s degree. “This program was prepared based on national nursing standards and a …

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