
Oct. 27, 2022 2:29 pm
One way to shrink the national labor gap? Reimagine the ‘ideal’ job applicant
Employ Milwaukee CEO Chytania Brown says employers need to upend the hiring status quo: "How can you grow the economy without understanding the business of people?"

Oct. 20, 2022 12:27 pm
This longtime civic leader knows: Violence prevention is a matter of public health
Milwaukee's Reggie Moore says more investment is needed to stem the tide in violence: "The timing and the urgency is front and center," even if the results aren't immediate.

Oct. 13, 2022 1:40 pm
The cost of domestic violence
Sojourner Family Peace Center spotlights the economic impact of domestic violence in Milwaukee amid a global rise in incidents. Here's how resources can lead survivors to a new path of opportunity.

Oct. 6, 2022 1:17 pm
If Milwaukee wants to become the next big tech hub, this is what needs to change
Ditch the status quo and focus on building equitable opportunities across the board, as Technical.ly heard at the This Week in Milwaukee Rising Summit.

Sep. 28, 2022 2:09 pm
Supporting Black businesses ‘is long overdue.’ This Milwaukeean is tackling the disconnect in Wisconsin
"Whatever capacity anyone can support Black businesses, know that people are out here hustling": Here's the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin's new president and CEO, Nikki Purvis, on why the resources her org brings are needed.

Sep. 21, 2022 1:23 pm
‘You have to build culture’: MKEsports Alliance’s founder talks esports’ potential
With MKEsports Alliance, founder Brandon Tschacher envisions a future in which a more unified esports scene gaming can bring millions of dollars and equitable STEM opportunities to Milwaukee.

Sep. 14, 2022 12:48 pm
‘Homeownership in the Black community is a mental health issue’
Acts Housing narrows Milwaukee’s homeownership gaps with a focus on community empowerment and wealth building. VP of Programs Deatra Kemp explains why the nonprofit's work is necessary.

Sep. 7, 2022 12:55 pm
Jobs training program Street Keepers is building community from the ground up
Milwaukee's Havenwoods State Forest has become a breath of fresh air to the diverse neighborhood — and a bright spot of opportunity for residents looking for a fresh start.

Aug. 31, 2022 2:03 pm
What can VR be used for? Gaming, of course — but also, STEM education and storytelling
As Milwaukee-based Foresight Studios' founders look to bring their ElectroSwing virtual reality game to the Oculus Quest Store, they're also looking to the future of the metaverse — which includes the next generation of its builders.

Aug. 25, 2022 10:35 am
Milwaukee Bucks DJ-turned-entrepreneur Shawna Nicols finds purpose beyond the booth
Following her "Dare to be" mantra, DJ Shawna Nicols talks NBA bubble and giving back to the community she loves.