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Since Pick ’n Save closed in Milwaukee’s Metcalfe Park neighborhood this summer, community partners have been working to bridge the food access gap for residents.
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The High Road Strategy Center's "State of Working: Wisconsin" report explores what the economy is like for workers across our state and what the future could hold.
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Workers at Anodyne Coffee voted unanimously to unionize in early June, but last week its parent company challenged the election results. A hearing will determine whether the union vote will stand.
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Michail Takach joins Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski to discuss his recent article for Milwaukee Magazine on the legacy of This Is It.
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The ThriveOn Small Business Loan Program has helped 16 local businesses find success through lending and social returns.
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Milwaukee County’s Building Bridges program aims to help create and expand small businesses in Milwaukee County.
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The Milwaukee County Transit System recently launched an apprenticeship program to train new mechanics and bus drivers. It comes at a time when ridership is up and the state is promoting paid training.
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What happens in state and federal government impacts people looking for jobs in Milwaukee. Here's the latest from Milwaukee County's workforce development board.
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Workers at Anodyne will vote on forming a union. But the story of its unionization effort uncovers a nationwide coffee conglomerate, a private equity portfolio and a barrage of firings.
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Stone Creek Director of Development Drew Pond joined Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski to share more about Stone Creek’s sustainability efforts and tariff concerns.
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The City of Milwaukee contracts with business to the tune of millions of dollars per year. If you're a business owner looking to contract with the city government, here are some tips.
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With Farmer’s Market To-Go, Alena Joling wants to not only decrease food waste, but also to help support farmers in the off-season.