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UPAF will shine a spotlight on local artists throughout the 12 week campaign. MILWAUKEE, March 3, 2021 – The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) kicked off their 2021 Community Campaign tonight with a virtual Launch event. This event highlighted the important role  local artists play on our Member Group stages and throughout the community. At the event, UPAF  announced their 2021 fundraising target of $11.3 million and the critical need of the performing arts during these difficult times. �...

UPAF launches $11.3 million community campaign Share The United Performing Arts Fundhas set a fundraising goal of $11.3 million for its 2021 community campaign. UPAF leaders announced the fundraising target during a virtual launch event Wednesday evening, saying the campaign comes at a critical time for the region’s performing arts. “Throughout 2021, we are shining the spotlight on the amazing creative talent that is essential to our quality of life,” said Patrick Rath, president and chi...

African American, next-gen Milwaukee philanthropists lead $2 million campaign for health equity research Share Last updated on March 5th, 2021 at 01:55 pm Kevin Newell When it comes to the outcomes that the ThriveOn Collaboration is aiming to see – the elimination of health disparities in a historically underinvested part of Milwaukee – Kevin Newell says he’s “all in.” Newell, president and CEO of Royal Capital Group, which is developing the collaboration’s new home on King Drive,...

Former Gimbels Will Be “Thrive On King” $84.5 million MLK Drive project to have 77 apartments and offices for medical college and Greater Milwaukee Foundation. By Jeramey Jannene - Jan 26th, 2021 03:56 pm //end headline wrapper ?> Schuster’s redevelopment. Conceptual rendering by Engberg Anderson Architects. The former Schuster’s and Gimbels department store at 2153 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. has a new name, again. Actual construction is still expecte...

Construction to begin this spring on $100 million ThriveOn King project Former Gimbels-Schusters building to become new HQ of ThriveOn Collaboration Share Last updated on January 28th, 2021 at 01:42 pm The former Gimbels-Schuster’s building on King Drive will now be known as ThriveOn King, announced the leaders of a $100 million project to turn it into a new mixed-use property. Construction work is anticipated to begin this spring, and is slated for an opening of spring 2022. Milwaukee-based...

Focus is on positioning performing arts organizations for a strong return post-pandemic Heather Dunn. Photo courtesy of UPAF. MILWAUKEE (Dec. 16, 2020) – The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) has tapped three prominent business leaders to serve as co-chairs for the 2020 UPAF Community Campaign. The trio consists of Heather Dunn, senior vice president and chief financial officer of West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, Steve Johnson, regional president of BMO Private Bank and “I am thrille...

ThriveOn Collaboration construction will begin in February. By Jeramey Jannene - Dec 15th, 2020 06:10 pm //end headline wrapper ?> Schuster’s redevelopment. Conceptual rendering by Engberg Anderson Architects. Royal Capital Group announced Tuesday it purchased the former Gimbels department store at 2153 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. The acquisition, from an affiliate of CH Coakley & Co., represents a key milestone in the redevelopment of the 455,000-square-foot...