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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Welcomes Kim Valenta as New Outreach Coordinator
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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Welcomes Kim Valenta as New Outreach Coordinator

Will focus on serving businesses in South Central Wisconsin

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Winners of the 2024 Business Awards
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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Winners of the 2024 Business Awards

WPS and Enerpac Among Those Being Recognized

Sid McCain Hosts “Happy Hour for Harris” at Café Lulu in Bay View
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Sid McCain Hosts “Happy Hour for Harris” at Café Lulu in Bay View

Featuring Special Guests Jason Rae, Democratic National Committee Secretary and State Senator Chris Larson

LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp in Stevens Point on September 19
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces its 2024-2025 Season, Celebrating its 50th Anniversary
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Hire of New Supplier Diversity Program Manager
Gundersen Joins Wisconsin LGBT Chamber as Newest Gold Partner
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Continues 2023-2024 Season with The Mountaintop by Pulitzer Prize Winner Katori Hall
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Continues 2023-2024 Season with The Mountaintop by Pulitzer Prize Winner Katori Hall

Directed by Dimonte Henning, starring Bryant Bentley and N’Jameh Russell-Camara

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces Hire of New Managing Director
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces Hire of New Managing Director

Megwyn Sanders-Andrews, Ph.D. joins organization

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre brings to the stage rare revival of Eugene O’Neill masterpiece, A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre brings to the stage rare revival of Eugene O’Neill masterpiece, A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN

Starring La Shawn Banks, Kelly Doherty, and James Pickering and Directed by Mary MacDonald Kerr

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents Brent Hazelton’s LIBERACE! With Milwaukee Native And Off-Broadway Star Brett Ryback
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents Brent Hazelton’s LIBERACE! With Milwaukee Native And Off-Broadway Star Brett Ryback

Created in collaboration with the Liberace Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts

Statement on Transgender Medical Care Ban
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Statement on Transgender Medical Care Ban

Protecting Wisconsin's Inclusivity and Economic Prosperity

Applications Open for LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp
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Applications Open for LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber to host second Entrepreneur Bootcamp in Milwaukee

Mayor’s Political Director Steps Down, Leaves Nation Consulting

Mayor’s Political Director Steps Down, Leaves Nation Consulting

Sachin Chheda, who led successful statewide campaigns, leaves political consulting firm.

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Adds New BIPOC & Trans Program Manager to Staff
Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisor Peter Burgelis Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community with Citations of Recognition
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Addition of Two New Team Members
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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Addition of Two New Team Members

Nick Barth and Heather Tice Join the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Staff

Grant Program Gives Boost to LGBTQ Businesses

Grant Program Gives Boost to LGBTQ Businesses

NGLCC grants will total $1.5 million in 2023; area businesses may qualify.

Epic Joins Wisconsin LGBT Chamber as Newest Gold Member
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Winners of 2022 Business Awards
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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Winners of 2022 Business Awards

Michael Best recognized as Corporate Partner of the Year

MilliporeSigma is newest Gold Member of Wisconsin LGBT Chamber
LGBT Chamber launches Entrepreneur Bootcamp
Many Wisconsin Businesses Score High For LGBTQ Equality

Many Wisconsin Businesses Score High For LGBTQ Equality

Companies scored by Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index.

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Winners of 2021 Business Awards
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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Winners of 2021 Business Awards

Milwaukee Bucks recognized as Corporate Partner of the Year

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Elects New Trustees, Board Officers
EY US is newest Gold Member of Wisconsin LGBT Chamber
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber welcomes WPS Health Solutions as newest Gold Member
Nordic Consulting Partners is Newest Gold Member of Wisconsin LGBT Chamber
TASC joins Wisconsin LGBT Chamber as newest Gold Member
LGBT Chamber announces third class for Business Leadership Academy
Wipfli is newest Gold Member of Wisconsin LGBT Chamber
Sikich LLP joins Wisconsin LGBT Chamber as Newest Gold Member
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Winners of 2020 Business Awards
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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Winners of 2020 Business Awards

American Family Insurance recognized as Corporate Partner of the Year

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber welcomes humanworks as Newest Gold Member
DNC: Last Night Brings Little Exposure for Milwaukee
DNC

Last Night Brings Little Exposure for Milwaukee

Tammy Baldwin and Tom Perez are only Milwaukee speakers Thursday.

DNC: With A “Holy Mackerel” Tony Evers Kicks Off DNC
DNC

With A “Holy Mackerel” Tony Evers Kicks Off DNC

Evers says Biden will bring civility, respect, empathy and kindness to White House.

DNC: Mayor Gives Welcome Remarks On Night Two
DNC

Mayor Gives Welcome Remarks On Night Two

"These are not conventional times," says Barrett in opening convention proceedings.

Democrats Release List of DNC Speakers

Democrats Release List of DNC Speakers

Big names like Obama, Sanders, Clinton to speak virtually, state pols like Evers, Baldwin to orate in person.

Democrats Announce Wisconsin Speakers and Schedule Updates for 2020 Democratic National Convention: “Uniting America”
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Democrats Announce Wisconsin Speakers and Schedule Updates for 2020 Democratic National Convention: “Uniting America”

Convention Committee Unveils Official Commemorative Credential, which highlights the vibrant history and spirit of Milwaukee

Kat Klawes selected for Economic Recovery Fellowship
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Kat Klawes selected for Economic Recovery Fellowship

Klawes one of 42 nationwide selected to participate

The Milwaukee County Human Rights Commissions Denounces Police’s Extrajudicial Killings of Unarmed Black Citizens and the Violent Repression of Protestors
The State of Politics: How Will State Party Pick DNC Delegates?
The State of Politics

How Will State Party Pick DNC Delegates?

Complicated formula to assure geographic, gender, racial balance for 84 delegates.

Marquette to host annual Three Minute Thesis competition
City Hall: Meet the City’s Millennial Task Force
City Hall

Meet the City’s Millennial Task Force

Presenting the 15 members and challenges (Millennial brain drain!) they must address.

CUNA Mutual Group is newest Gold Member of Wisconsin LGBT Chamber
24 WI LGBT Chamber Members Score Perfect 100 on Human Rights Campaign’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index
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24 WI LGBT Chamber Members Score Perfect 100 on Human Rights Campaign’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index

Businesses recognized for commitment to diversity and inclusion

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Encourages Supporting Pro-Fairness Businesses on Small Business Saturday®
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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Encourages Supporting Pro-Fairness Businesses on Small Business Saturday®

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting the independent businesses that make our communities unique and provide invaluable contributions to our economy.

American Family Insurance is newest Gold Member of Wisconsin LGBT Chamber
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American Family Insurance is newest Gold Member of Wisconsin LGBT Chamber

Madison, Wisconsin-based American Family Insurance group is the nation's 13th-largest property/casualty insurance group and ranks No. 306 on the Fortune 500 list.

Wells Fargo is newest Gold Member of Wisconsin LGBT Chamber
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Wells Fargo is newest Gold Member of Wisconsin LGBT Chamber

As a gold founding member of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber, Wells Fargo will fill a seat on the chamber’s Leadership Advisory Council.

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Winners of 2019 Business Awards
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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Winners of 2019 Business Awards

ManpowerGroup recognized as Corporate Partner of the Year

VISIT Milwaukee announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors
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VISIT Milwaukee announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors

Convention visitors bureau adds five new board members, new vice chair

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber announces Willis Towers Watson as its newest Gold Founding Member
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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber announces Willis Towers Watson as its newest Gold Founding Member

Willis Towers Watson joins more than 40 other corporations as a gold founding member of the LGBT Chamber.

LGBT Chamber, Herzing University-Brookfield Partner on Scholarship for LGBT Healthcare Professionals
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LGBT Chamber, Herzing University-Brookfield Partner on Scholarship for LGBT Healthcare Professionals

Pride in Healthcare scholarship applications are now being accepted by the LGBT Chamber of Commerce and must be submitted online by August 2, 2019.

Old National Bank joins LGBT Chamber as newest Gold Founding Member
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Old National Bank joins LGBT Chamber as newest Gold Founding Member

“We are pleased to welcome Old National Bank as our newest gold founding member of the LGBT Chamber.”

21 WI LGBT Chamber Members Score Perfect 100 on Human Rights Campaign’s 2019 Corporate Equality Index
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21 WI LGBT Chamber Members Score Perfect 100 on Human Rights Campaign’s 2019 Corporate Equality Index

Businesses recognized for commitment to diversity and inclusion

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County joins LGBT Chamber as newest gold member
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United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County joins LGBT Chamber as newest gold member

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County joins more than 40 other corporations as a gold founding member of the LGBT Chamber.

Why Did Democrats Choose Milwaukee?

Why Did Democrats Choose Milwaukee?

Choosing this city for 2020 convention is about winning and signaling Democratic values.

Statement on Executive Order from Governor Evers Protecting LGBT Employees
Guaranteed Rate joins LGBT Chamber as newest Gold Founding Member
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Guaranteed Rate joins LGBT Chamber as newest Gold Founding Member

"We are truly thankful to Guaranteed Rate for their support of the LGBT community."

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

LGBT Chamber launches new Business Leadership Academy
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LGBT Chamber launches new Business Leadership Academy

Topics that will be addressed during the program include: Effective Communication, Managing People, Business Financials, Productive Conflict and more.

UW Credit Union is newest Platinum Member of Wisconsin LGBT Chamber
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UW Credit Union is newest Platinum Member of Wisconsin LGBT Chamber

With assets approaching $3 billion, UW Credit Union is ranked among the nation’s leading credit unions.

Study shows LGBT leaders have positive impact on overall firm performance, business outcomes
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Study shows LGBT leaders have positive impact on overall firm performance, business outcomes

"Overall, organizations with one or more LGBT people in senior leadership positions perform better than other organizations."

LGBT Chamber, Herzing University-Brookfield Partner on New Scholarship for LGBT Healthcare Professionals
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LGBT Chamber, Herzing University-Brookfield Partner on New Scholarship for LGBT Healthcare Professionals

Pride in Healthcare scholarship applications are now being accepted by the LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

Statement on WMC Pushing Anti-LGBT Equality Legislation
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Statement on WMC Pushing Anti-LGBT Equality Legislation

"It’s shameful that WMC is pushing legislation that will roll back protections local communities in Wisconsin have enacted to protect members of the LGBT community from discrimination."

New survey shows Wisconsinites opposed to discrimination of LGBT individual
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New survey shows Wisconsinites opposed to discrimination of LGBT individual

Poll shows a strong majority of Wisconsinites are opposed to discrimination among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs Announces Confirmation of Nicole Brookshire as Director of the Office on African American Affairs
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Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs Announces Confirmation of Nicole Brookshire as Director of the Office on African American Affairs

Mrs. Brookshire’s confirmation comes following a comprehensive national search, a series of public listening sessions and meetings with key social justice stakeholders.

Abele Appointee to County Office on African American Affairs Wins Unanimous Support from County Board’s Economic Development Committee
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Abele Appointee to County Office on African American Affairs Wins Unanimous Support from County Board’s Economic Development Committee

OAAA Poised to Continue Important Workforce Development Work Under Director Nicole Brookshire

LGBT Chamber Welcomes We Energies as Gold Founding Member
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LGBT Chamber Welcomes We Energies as Gold Founding Member

“We couldn’t be prouder to welcome We Energies as our newest gold member of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber,.”

LGBT Chamber welcomes U.S. Cellular as Newest Gold Founding Member
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LGBT Chamber welcomes U.S. Cellular as Newest Gold Founding Member

The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce announced today that U.S. Cellular has joined the Chamber as its newest gold founding member.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Congratulates Jason Rae on Becoming DNC Secretary
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Democratic Party of Wisconsin Congratulates Jason Rae on Becoming DNC Secretary

The Secretary is the Party’s official record-keeper and keeper of the Party's relationships with members.

Bucks and the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network to Host Pride Night on Saturday, March 4
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Bucks and the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network to Host Pride Night on Saturday, March 4

Matchup with Toronto to be a celebration of diversity and inclusion as the team highlights members of the local LGBT community throughout the game

LGBT Chamber welcomes Green Bay Packers as Newest Gold Founding Member
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LGBT Chamber welcomes Green Bay Packers as Newest Gold Founding Member

“We are so thankful for the support of the Green Bay Packers,” said Jason Rae, executive director of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

Ogletree Deakins joins LGBT Chamber as newest Gold Founding Member

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $100

Ogletree Deakins joins LGBT Chamber as newest Gold Founding Member

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $50

Ogletree Deakins joins LGBT Chamber as newest Gold Founding Member

Contribution to Justin Bielinski of $50

Ogletree Deakins joins LGBT Chamber as newest Gold Founding Member
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Ogletree Deakins joins LGBT Chamber as newest Gold Founding Member

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters.

Community leaders in Milwaukee County show increasing momentum for Gwen Connolly for Circuit Court Judge

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $10

Community leaders in Milwaukee County show increasing momentum for Gwen Connolly for Circuit Court Judge

Contribution to Johnny Thomas of $10

Community leaders in Milwaukee County show increasing momentum for Gwen Connolly for Circuit Court Judge

Contribution to Johnny Thomas of $25

Community leaders in Milwaukee County show increasing momentum for Gwen Connolly for Circuit Court Judge
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Community leaders in Milwaukee County show increasing momentum for Gwen Connolly for Circuit Court Judge

Connolly has previously announced the endorsement of a majority of Mayors and Village Presidents in Milwaukee County, as well as hundreds of judges and attorneys, including many leaders working to serve the poor.

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin joins LGBT Chamber as newest Platinum Member

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $50

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin joins LGBT Chamber as newest Platinum Member
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Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin joins LGBT Chamber as newest Platinum Member

“The organization has a long and dedicated commitment to serving Wisconsin’s LGBT population and supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace,” said Jason Rae

Back in the News: Bucks Bailout Gets Even Bigger
Back in the News

Bucks Bailout Gets Even Bigger

And the proportion paid by local taxpayers keeps rising, which the Journal Sentinel still doesn't report.

Murphy’s Law: Race for Democratic Chair Gets Dirty
Murphy’s Law

Race for Democratic Chair Gets Dirty

Some mudslinging at the candidates may stick to Democratic insider and consultant Thad Nation. This story was updated at 6:30 p.m., May 26.

Plenty of Horne: De Blasio Descends on Milwaukee
Plenty of Horne

De Blasio Descends on Milwaukee

New York's mayor and crew of handlers and security came for his speech to state Democrats. Later he partied with local pols and local brews at Nick's House.

The State of Politics: Who Will Lead the Democratic Party?
The State of Politics

Who Will Lead the Democratic Party?

Five candidates seek the difficult job of trying to revive the minority party in Wisconsin.

Final Day for former BadgerCare Enrollees to sign up for Coverage in the Marketplace
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Final Day for former BadgerCare Enrollees to sign up for Coverage in the Marketplace

Tomorrow marks the final day to sign up for coverage in the health insurance marketplace

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Winners of 2014 Business Awards
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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Winners of 2014 Business Awards

MillerCoors recognized as Corporate Partner of the Year

February Wisconsin Obamacare Enrollment Update
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February Wisconsin Obamacare Enrollment Update

56,436 Have Signed Up in WI: Numbers Surpass Expectations

Plenty of Horne: Marina Will Battle Geenan for Assembly Seat
Plenty of Horne

Marina Will Battle Geenan for Assembly Seat

Dimitrijevic and Geenan are already competing for labor support.

Plenty of Horne: Larson Aide May Run for Richards Seat
Plenty of Horne

Larson Aide May Run for Richards Seat

Plus: problems for the Bucks' Larry Sanders and redevelopment at Reed Street Yards.

Plenty of Horne: Four May Run for Richards’ Assembly Seat
Plenty of Horne

Four May Run for Richards’ Assembly Seat

The biggest name: sources say county board chair Marina Dimitrijevic is preparing to run.

Plenty of Horne: Why We Lost the Marsupial Bridge Swings
Plenty of Horne

Why We Lost the Marsupial Bridge Swings

The city hasn't allocated money to maintain them. Should the nearby Business Improvement District adopt them?

Rep. Richards Congratulates Wisconsin LGBT Chamber on One-Year Anniversary
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Rep. Richards Congratulates Wisconsin LGBT Chamber on One-Year Anniversary

Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement congratulating the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce on their one-year anniversary and the addition of their 100th member.

Plenty of Horne: Shocking Conditions at the Courthouse
Plenty of Horne

Shocking Conditions at the Courthouse

Court Commissioner Barry Slagle electrocuted in scary, unreported incident at courthouse.

Plenty of Horne: Peter Buffett Comes to Town
Plenty of Horne

Peter Buffett Comes to Town

Buffett helps Radio Milwaukee, Barry Mandel makes a bundle selling East Pointe and Gwen Moore crows about cave men.