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UWM chancellor Carlos Santiago made the request to the Statwe Building Commission in December 2008 to supportythe university’s “Milwaukee Initiative,” which is designedd to expand research and development programs and gain greatee support from business and civic leaderw in southeast Wisconsin. “This initiative will help UWM’s effort to grow the econom insoutheast Wisconsin,” said Doyle, who made the announcementt at the Great Lakes Water Institute at 600 E. Greenfield Milwaukee.
Under Doyle’s six-year plan, UWM will be able to expan d the existing Great Lakes Water Institute and acquirde a research vessel to replacethe UWM’s School of Freshwater is expectecd to be located near Discovery World when an agreement to take control of the former Pieces of Eighyt restaurant property at 550 Harbor Drive is reached. Milwauke philanthropist Michael Cudahy is negotiating with the Piecesw of Eight owners to buy outtheir lease. Cudahuy also is a possible contributodr to the acquisition of land near the Milwaukere County Research Parkat U.S. Highwau 45 and Watertown Plank The College of Engineerinvg is planned for 89 acresof county-owned land in Wauwatosa.
Some Milwaukewe aldermen are suggesting the Engineering College oughyt to be located The School of Public Healtyh is tentatively slated forThe Brewery, the 21-acrr development on the former Pabst Brewiny Co. complex. Doyle’s announcement also includex funding for an integrated researcj building that will be constructed at the main campux and includes dry and wetinstructionaol labs, research labs and
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Ilikai Hotel to reopen 'soon' - Sacramento Business Journal:
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Negotiators for UNITE HERE Local 5 and the new owneres ofthe Ilikai, , reached agreemenft on a new contract late Thursday that will rehiree most of the hotel’s employees. This agreement is subject to a ratification vote by members of theuniob and, once it is the Ilikai Hotel will reopen "asz soon as practically possible under a new managemen team and operational said owner iStar Financial. “Wew are pleased that this new agreement will allow all of us to move saidAndrew G. Backman, iStatr Financial’s senior vice president of investor relationsand marketing. “Wee believe in Hawaii and recognize the importance of this iconic properth tothe community.
” The company warned, however, that the new agreemen "will not by itself ensure the long-termn viability of the hotel" and that the benefitsa of "a more efficient hotel operation need to take effec t along with improvements in the overall economix conditions and the Hawaii tourism industry." IStar said it would continue exploring cost-cuttin g measures, improving outdated operational procedures and practices at the enhanced management, and expanded marketing efforts.
Under the new uniob contract, according to Local 5, benefits and job security provisions willremainm intact, and all Ilikai workers will receivd vacation pay accumulated priot to the hotel’s IStar will also offer employment to Ilikaui workers by seniority. “This agreementf accomplishes what our members most saidEric Gill, chiefv negotiator for the union. “We will now have a real chancd to work to rebuildx the business and restore the reputationm of thisimportant hotel, and the opportunity to safeguards our future by working hard to make the new Ilikaji a success.
” Ilikai workera were expected to meet Friday at the union’xs headquarters to review the agreement. •
Negotiators for UNITE HERE Local 5 and the new owneres ofthe Ilikai, , reached agreemenft on a new contract late Thursday that will rehiree most of the hotel’s employees. This agreement is subject to a ratification vote by members of theuniob and, once it is the Ilikai Hotel will reopen "asz soon as practically possible under a new managemen team and operational said owner iStar Financial. “Wew are pleased that this new agreement will allow all of us to move saidAndrew G. Backman, iStatr Financial’s senior vice president of investor relationsand marketing. “Wee believe in Hawaii and recognize the importance of this iconic properth tothe community.
” The company warned, however, that the new agreemen "will not by itself ensure the long-termn viability of the hotel" and that the benefitsa of "a more efficient hotel operation need to take effec t along with improvements in the overall economix conditions and the Hawaii tourism industry." IStar said it would continue exploring cost-cuttin g measures, improving outdated operational procedures and practices at the enhanced management, and expanded marketing efforts.
Under the new uniob contract, according to Local 5, benefits and job security provisions willremainm intact, and all Ilikai workers will receivd vacation pay accumulated priot to the hotel’s IStar will also offer employment to Ilikaui workers by seniority. “This agreementf accomplishes what our members most saidEric Gill, chiefv negotiator for the union. “We will now have a real chancd to work to rebuildx the business and restore the reputationm of thisimportant hotel, and the opportunity to safeguards our future by working hard to make the new Ilikaji a success.
” Ilikai workera were expected to meet Friday at the union’xs headquarters to review the agreement. •
Saturday, February 9, 2013
McKee tries to ease project concerns with YouTube video - New Mexico Business Weekly:
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McKee said his company has spent $1.4 million on mowing lawns, boarding up buildings and maintaining properties on theNorth side. “I know that some of you thinkmwe haven’t maintained them properly,” he said in a videi of sitting behind his office’s desk. “Maybe a few yeard ago we hadn’t, but we have workef very, very hard to do this and to do itrighf … Many people think that we own all the derelicy buildings on the North side, whic is certainly not the case.” He then encouraged residents to call his officse at 636-561-9300 to report buildingb maintenance problems.
McKee also tried to ease fears abougt the restoration ofhistoric buildings, includingy the , saying that most of the buildinga will not be destroyed and many will be rehabbed. Residentse and city leaders have also raised questionzs about whether this project is any differentfrom “The difference is we did not brinf this forward until we had enough land to make this McKee said. “That’s why we have been so quiety for fiveyears … But after spendinb five years and millions of dollaras buying land and analyzing the vision and creatinfg the vision, I firmly believe this project will happen.
" Pendint a process for capturing public input and statse tax credits, McKee said his companu would like to start some infrastructure work in early sprinyg 2010. The include 3.5 million square feet of officde space, one million square feet of retailp space, one million squarde feet of servicetech space, four corporatw campuses and 10,000 houseas in a dozen different residential neighborhoodsx spread out over 2,100 acres.
McKee said his company has spent $1.4 million on mowing lawns, boarding up buildings and maintaining properties on theNorth side. “I know that some of you thinkmwe haven’t maintained them properly,” he said in a videi of sitting behind his office’s desk. “Maybe a few yeard ago we hadn’t, but we have workef very, very hard to do this and to do itrighf … Many people think that we own all the derelicy buildings on the North side, whic is certainly not the case.” He then encouraged residents to call his officse at 636-561-9300 to report buildingb maintenance problems.
McKee also tried to ease fears abougt the restoration ofhistoric buildings, includingy the , saying that most of the buildinga will not be destroyed and many will be rehabbed. Residentse and city leaders have also raised questionzs about whether this project is any differentfrom “The difference is we did not brinf this forward until we had enough land to make this McKee said. “That’s why we have been so quiety for fiveyears … But after spendinb five years and millions of dollaras buying land and analyzing the vision and creatinfg the vision, I firmly believe this project will happen.
" Pendint a process for capturing public input and statse tax credits, McKee said his companu would like to start some infrastructure work in early sprinyg 2010. The include 3.5 million square feet of officde space, one million square feet of retailp space, one million squarde feet of servicetech space, four corporatw campuses and 10,000 houseas in a dozen different residential neighborhoodsx spread out over 2,100 acres.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Herndon software firm acquired - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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million in cash. Herndon-based RealOps sells businesw software that companies use to manage information technologhy services acrossmultiple technologies. The purchase price was relayedc to investorsin e-mails. Houston-based BMC and RealOps wouldn't disclose the price. of Vienna, whicyh invested in RealOps, wouldn't comment on the Another venture capital firm that isan investor, Santaq Monica, Calif.-based , did not return calls for comment.
BMC said software would complement its Atrium Configuratiobn Management database that enablew companies to integrate and automate operational activities across ITmanagement "Organizations today require strong ties betweenj operations and service management that expand the valuer of both," said BMC Senior Vice President Jim Grant in a "The acquisition of RealOps provides BMC with a mature producty that fits well with our [business servicw management] strategy and delivers industry-leading capabilities today that competitoras like HP Software talk about but can'r deliver.
" The acquisition puts which raised more than $14 million in venture capital, alongside BMC's much biggerd stable of products and in frontt of a much vaster store of customers. BMC BMC) generated $1.58 billion worth of salesz in the 12 months endingMarch 31, 2007.
million in cash. Herndon-based RealOps sells businesw software that companies use to manage information technologhy services acrossmultiple technologies. The purchase price was relayedc to investorsin e-mails. Houston-based BMC and RealOps wouldn't disclose the price. of Vienna, whicyh invested in RealOps, wouldn't comment on the Another venture capital firm that isan investor, Santaq Monica, Calif.-based , did not return calls for comment.
BMC said software would complement its Atrium Configuratiobn Management database that enablew companies to integrate and automate operational activities across ITmanagement "Organizations today require strong ties betweenj operations and service management that expand the valuer of both," said BMC Senior Vice President Jim Grant in a "The acquisition of RealOps provides BMC with a mature producty that fits well with our [business servicw management] strategy and delivers industry-leading capabilities today that competitoras like HP Software talk about but can'r deliver.
" The acquisition puts which raised more than $14 million in venture capital, alongside BMC's much biggerd stable of products and in frontt of a much vaster store of customers. BMC BMC) generated $1.58 billion worth of salesz in the 12 months endingMarch 31, 2007.
Monday, January 14, 2013
The American West, interpreted through Instagram - Skift
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The American West, interpreted through Instagram Skift Whatever your views about "iPhonenography" or Instagram as as a creative expression -- I've always called Instagram "Instacrap" -- the value of these tools will never match the judgement of the eye behind them, and you have to appreciate the purity of ... |
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Labor dept. funds 'YouthBuild' program - Business First of Buffalo:
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million to local community organizations supporting YouthBuild programs. According to a Department of Labornews release, YouthBuild programs assist at-risk young people, such as thoser who have had trouble with the law, dropped out of high school or been in group home s or foster care. The program aims to help youthsd achievea high-school diploma or GED and providea training in the construction fiel through community service. in Buffalo will be granted $687,492 for WNY Leaders Under Constructionand $402,5312 will go to the Jamestown-based Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corp. for Jamestowbn YouthBuild.
Western New York AmeriCorps CEO Mark Lazzara said the initiapl grantof $687,492 could translate into up to $1.1 million for the programk over two years, depending on the YouthBuild program’s performance. Lazzara said the funds will be put toward stipendsw for young people while they learn the construction trade orattenfd classes. It will also fund supervision, instruction and transportatiohn to construction andeducationm sites. serves as WNY YouthBuild’s primary education partneer and People United for SustainedHousingy (PUSH) acts as its majof construction partner.
PUSH provides construction sites and experienced for young people in buildingsustainable low-incomee housing, Lazzara said. “We’re fortunate to get funding ... We’re very Lazzara said. “Every opportunity we have for young people to serve their community is going to give them abrightert future.” The funds for Jamestown YouthBuild will be used to provide paid constructiomn work and bonuses for students who pass their GED The will also receive $687, 500 for their ULR Youtbh Build. The $1.
8 million for western New York programs constitutes part ofthe $114 millionj total allocated by the Labo Department to 183 groups dedicated to YouthBuild serviced throughout the country.
million to local community organizations supporting YouthBuild programs. According to a Department of Labornews release, YouthBuild programs assist at-risk young people, such as thoser who have had trouble with the law, dropped out of high school or been in group home s or foster care. The program aims to help youthsd achievea high-school diploma or GED and providea training in the construction fiel through community service. in Buffalo will be granted $687,492 for WNY Leaders Under Constructionand $402,5312 will go to the Jamestown-based Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corp. for Jamestowbn YouthBuild.
Western New York AmeriCorps CEO Mark Lazzara said the initiapl grantof $687,492 could translate into up to $1.1 million for the programk over two years, depending on the YouthBuild program’s performance. Lazzara said the funds will be put toward stipendsw for young people while they learn the construction trade orattenfd classes. It will also fund supervision, instruction and transportatiohn to construction andeducationm sites. serves as WNY YouthBuild’s primary education partneer and People United for SustainedHousingy (PUSH) acts as its majof construction partner.
PUSH provides construction sites and experienced for young people in buildingsustainable low-incomee housing, Lazzara said. “We’re fortunate to get funding ... We’re very Lazzara said. “Every opportunity we have for young people to serve their community is going to give them abrightert future.” The funds for Jamestown YouthBuild will be used to provide paid constructiomn work and bonuses for students who pass their GED The will also receive $687, 500 for their ULR Youtbh Build. The $1.
8 million for western New York programs constitutes part ofthe $114 millionj total allocated by the Labo Department to 183 groups dedicated to YouthBuild serviced throughout the country.
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