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What It Takes to Help the Arts Thrive
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What It Takes to Help the Arts Thrive

From strengthening public funding to supporting local artists, Christine Hojnacki, Executive Director of Imagine MKE, shares why relationships and collective action matter.

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The Future Starts With Students
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The Future Starts With Students

Anthony Cruz, president of Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), shares how technical colleges can help students prepare for meaningful careers.

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Designing Beyond the Noise
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Designing Beyond the Noise

From bringing brand values to life through the smallest details to creating meaningful opportunities for in-person connection, what people experience can be just as important as what they’re told.

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Beyond the Logistics: Why We Lead with an Idea
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Beyond the Logistics: Why We Lead with an Idea

We believe the best experiences start with a point of view; not a checklist of logistics. For Afterlight, that meant turning a mile of Milwaukee’s Riverwalk into an unexpected journey of art, discovery, and connection.

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Finding Opportunity in the Unknown
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Finding Opportunity in the Unknown

Entrepreneurship is rarely a straight path. Kurt Heikkinen shares candid lessons from his journey as a serial founder; from embracing uncertainty and staying agile to raising capital, navigating acquisitions, and knowing when to walk away.

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Turning Nostalgia Into Community
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Turning Nostalgia Into Community

Tony Lorino explores how shared memories and nostalgic experiences have the power to bring people together. As entertainment continues to evolve, he reminds us that some of the strongest connections are built not by what's new, but by what we already have in common.

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