Growing Power

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Recent Press Releases Referencing Growing Power - Page 2

St. Ann Center’s Sr. Edna Lonergan to Receive Donald Driver Award

St. Ann Center’s Sr. Edna Lonergan to Receive Donald Driver Award

Mar 3rd, 2017 by

Donald Driver will present the award at the March 25 black-tie event at Milwaukee's historic Pfister Hotel.

Government, Business and Non-profit Leaders Celebrate Launch of Milwaukee County Urban Orchards with Ceremonial Tree Planting

Government, Business and Non-profit Leaders Celebrate Launch of Milwaukee County Urban Orchards with Ceremonial Tree Planting

Oct 21st, 2016 by

The Milwaukee County Organic Fruit Orchards Are the Largest Such Orchards in the United States and are Expected to Bear Fruit Within Three Years

UWM’s Basting wins MacArthur genius grant

UWM’s Basting wins MacArthur genius grant

Sep 22nd, 2016 by

Basting is the first UWM faculty member to earn the MacArthur Foundation’s highest honor.

Growing Power

Lakefront Brewery’s Growing Power Ale Honored at 6th Annual Good Food Awards

Jan 26th, 2016 by

Lakefront Brewery was one of 14 breweries recognized at the event.

Milwaukee County’s SEED Program Progresses With Partners

Milwaukee County’s SEED Program Progresses With Partners

Oct 30th, 2015 by

Fresh Mobile Market and Urban Fruit Orchard Move Forward; Will Allen Leases Land for Fruit Trees

Former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist, Venice Williams of Alice’s Garden and more to lead the 2015 Alverno Community Conference

Former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist, Venice Williams of Alice’s Garden and more to lead the 2015 Alverno Community Conference

Oct 1st, 2015 by

This year’s theme, “A Tapestry of Sustainability,” features over 30 interactive sessions

Ald. Milele Coggs

Bronzeville Week returns to celebrate the past, present and future of key Milwaukee district

Jul 24th, 2015 by

First approved by the Common Council in 2013, Bronzeville Week 2015 will run from August 1 to August 8.

Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic

Milwaukee County Adopts S.E.E.D. Legislation

Jun 25th, 2015 by

Supervisors override executive veto of program to eliminate “food deserts” among elderly, low-income neighborhoods in Milwaukee County

Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic

Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Thanks Board for Overwhelming Support of SEED Legislation to Eliminate Food Deserts

May 21st, 2015 by

Program Aims to Provide Access to Fresh Healthy Food to All

County Executive Chris Abele

Milwaukee County to be recognized as Silver Award winner at upcoming Well City Milwaukee event

Apr 16th, 2015 by

The wellness program at Milwaukee County was designed and implemented with best practices based on what’s worked well in other organizations.

Mayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address

Mayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address

Mar 9th, 2015 by

Monday, March 9th, 2015 - Alverno College

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds $1 Million in USDA Grants to Train Beginning Wisconsin Farmers

Feb 10th, 2015 by

“Our strong agricultural tradition is a driver of economic growth and these grants are an opportunity to boost our agriculture economy by ensuring the next generation of farmers can get their start.”