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Rob Levin, co-owner of 2A Wine Merchants and now-shuttered small-format restaurant 1033, has been named director of food and beverage at Hotel Verdant in downtown Racine. In his new role, Levin will lead operations of the boutique hotel’s hearth-fired Italian restaurant Marguerite and rooftop bar Eave, along with catering services for the property, “balancing the

Inside Sweet Treasures, an ice cream and antique shop that recently opened in Muskego. Photo credit: Sweet Treasures

Kristina Cerniglia has led Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton since February, initially as interim chief executive officer before stepping into the role permanently in July. Having joined the engine manufacturer in 2022 as chief financial officer, Cerniglia spent two years working as a “strategic partner” with the CEO – that is, two different CEOs: Steve Andrews

Junior Bridgeman stands next to his retired no. 2 jersey at a press conference announcing his purchase of a “significant minority” stake in the Milwaukee Bucks. Junior Bridgeman’s 12-season NBA career – including 10 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks – has been followed by an even more illustrious run in business.

A rendering of the interior of the Prairie Springs on Park venue. Credit: TKWA/UEC

Project officials highlight construction progress Roughly five months after breaking ground, construction on downtown Milwaukee’s newest live music venue is making progress toward its late 2025 target opening.

The remodeled Chuck E. Cheese Brookfield location includes a new Trampoline Zone.

The Cheel's new building in downtown Thiensville. Photo credit: Barkha Daily

The ground-floor retail space at luxury apartment tower Ascent sits vacant.

Curtis Grace and Keith Washington outside their new Biggby Coffee location, opening Nov. 25 at Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee.