JoAnne Sabir

Marquette University engineering dean named Imprint Award winner by Professional Dimensions

Old Astronautics HQ Could Become Economic Empowerment Center

Developer JoAnne Sabir envisions hub for Black empowerment near Capitol and Teutonia.

Sherman Phoenix Foundation Searching For Executive Director

Director will guide marketplace, carry out vision of creating inclusive, entrepreneurial hub.

Chef José Andrés to Headline Local Economic Forum

Business Journal’s Lafond will moderate discussion with local food leaders Cullen, Sabir, Shaikh

American Family Insurance and Milwaukee Brewers announce joint contribution to support health programming for families

$50,000 investment will provide Fit and Focused Program offered through Grateful Girls, Inc. and Hands at Home Milwaukee.

Biden Brings His Message of Controlling COVID-19 to Milwaukee

Says Trump has "waived the white flag" and surrendered to the coronavirus.

Sherman Phoenix is an Award Finalist

Finalist for the State Farm Building Blocks award the building serves as a hub for art, culture and small business.

BLACK WMNZ Emancipation March

March honors Black women, protests injustice.

Newaukee’s The Beacon Gets State Grant

Company still pursuing other financing for its Walker's Point development.

Sherman Phoenix Needs Help to ‘Rise Again’

To rise again, the Sherman Phoenix and its 27 businesses need your help.

Downtown House Being Deconstructed For Apartments

Plus: City planning third cruise ship dock

NEWaukee Will Create “The Beacon” in Walker’s Point

Social architecture firm will redevelop former Ballet space into hub for creatives.

Barrett Officially Declares Re-Election Bid

Mayor running for 5th term, hopes to serve 20 years as city's leader.

Voces Buying Mitchell Street Building

After long search, immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera finds new home, space to grow.

Three Years Later, Sherman Park Rising?

Key issues to consider three years after the 2016 upheaval shook the neighborhood.

JoAnne Sabir Appointed to Wisconsin Center District Board

Sabir’s appointment was made by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.

Barrett Offers Upbeat State of City Speech

Mayor touts employers coming to city, The Hop's launch and a friendly governor.

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Next Generation Workforce and Economic Development Policy Advisory Council

"Investing in an economy that creates good-paying, family-supporting jobs for the people of Wisconsin is a top priority for our administration."

Huge Crowd At Sherman Phoenix Opening

Fire-ravaged bank now home to a market with 28 local businesses.

5 Citizens To Give Sincere Thanks

Our Thanksgiving class of 2018, five Milwaukeeans who've made this a better city.

How Three Women Developers Succeeded

They stress thinking differently about the community at MU panel moderated by Mike Gousha.

Revitalizing Milwaukee’s Neighborhoods

It’s all about relationship building, local entrepreneurs say

Grand Opening Freedom Endeavors by Melissa Nicole Goins (Milwaukee Developer) and JoAnne Sabir (Juice Kitchen and Sherman Phoenix Co-Owner)

Social Justice Initiative is Primed to Make an Impact

Milwaukee redevelopment leaders go ‘On the Issues’ at Marquette Law School

Beyond their roles as entrepreneurs and real estate developers, Goins, Sabir and Kaufmann are change agents in Milwaukee.

Can Sherman Park Attract More Business?

$4 million conversion of bank into Sherman Phoenix aims to attract businesses, investors.

Sherman Phoenix Project Makes Progress

$3.7 million invested, with 25 tenants in rehabbed bank building, seeks to create mentorships.

Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville

Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.

More Good News for the Sherman Phoenix

New project in Sherman Park gains another grant. Abele predicts success.

Milwaukee County receives $250,000 state grant to support The Sherman Phoenix entrepreneurial hub

20 businesses will occupy former bank building in Milwaukee’s Sherman Park

More Burgers for South Side

Plus: new Aloha Poke in Third Ward; new Sherman Park cafe; Transfer Pizza expands.

Sherman Phoenix Nearing Campaign Goal, $1 Million Away

Project aims to heal Milwaukee’s Sherman Park after 2016 tragedy resulted in neighborhood damage

New Building for Bronzeville

Apartments and medical clinic coming to N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

5 Milwaukeeans To Be Thankful For

These five people are making Milwaukee a better place for all.

Developer Creates A Home For Nonprofits

Melissa Goins buys the Reader’s Choice building to house nonprofits

City Approves Funds for Sherman Park Project

New market will open in former bank.

Sherman Phoenix Continues to Rise

Committee approves financing support for Sherman Park market.

Help Project Rebuild Sherman Park

Sherman Phoenix would create vibrant public market with a dozen vendors.

Sherman Park Project Moves Forward

Sherman Phoenix project will rise from ashes of old bank with small city grant.

Sherman Park Redevelopment Launched

City to assist in financing $2.5 million redevelopment of former BMO Harris Bank branch.

Rising from the Ashes

The Sherman Phoenix Invests $2.5 Million in Neighborhood Hub for Black-Owned Businesses

New Bank for Sherman Park

BMO Harris "smart branch" will replace bank damaged in August unrest.

Maanaan Nadeem Shakeel Sabir

"I live in the Lindsay Heights section of Milwaukee and I love it because it's a sponge of love. "

An Oasis In Junk Food Land

North Side complex offers healthy food at Juice Kitchen, Outpost Foods, Fondy Food Center.

Outpost store, juice bar part of Walnut Way’s North Ave. development

Oakland Avenue Pizza War?

New Sal's pizzeria will compete with Lisa's and Carini's Conca D'Or.

Juice Kitchen Will Offer Healthy Drinks

Shop coming to 16th and North will offer fresh fruit and vegetable drinks.

Can Wellness Center Revive North Avenue?

Groundbreaking for new center at 16th and North shows impact of Walnut Way's leadership.

Urban Gardens Leader Overcomes Fire

Repair of Walnut Way community center is underway and programs are continuing.