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People moving to Milwaukee have reason to get excited about the opening of a new Smart Choice MRI – they charge about $1,000 lower than hospitals do for the same MRI.

Scheduled to open on April 6, the third imaging center from Smart Choice MRI is predominantly known for its flat rate of $600 scans, hopes to open 12 to 18 centers within the next 12 months. However, this is contingent upon the company raising about $2 million from investors throughout the next month; they have already raised about $1.2 million in debt financing from other investors.

Rick Anderson, chief executive of Smart Choice MRI, stated that, “everything we said we were going to go out and do, we’ve actually done.”

Even though each center takes about $1 million to open, the imaging centers are still widely profitable.

Recently, the company has started to market their services to employers – who in turn, give employees and their families a significant financial incentive to choose to use Smart Choice MRI. In total, about 45 employers in the state of Wisconsin have opted to make Smart Choice their preferred provider – meaning that the company now gives its services to about 56,000 people.

However, the company does not want to grow too quickly and end up lessening the profitability of future centers.

Anderson confesses that, “what I worry about the most is growing too fast. Thinking that you can do no wrong is a dangerous place to be.”

In hopes of creating a business district that will improve the overall Lambeau experience, as well as form additional avenues of revenue for the Green Bay Packers, the team has bought all of the land from the south side of Lombardi Ave – and in turn, leveled most of it.

When asked about what tenants will share the land that the team now owns, Green Bay Packers President, Mark Murphy, answered that, “we’re studying it. I think long term it could be one of the most impactful things we do, if we do it right. We want to make sure we get it right…It will be a mix of a lot of different things.”

Most of the tenants moving to Milwaukee will be businesses; such as: hotels, retail stores and restaurants – with a public plaza dedicated specifically to fans on game days. Murphy also disclosed that the team will begin renovating luxury suites in the stadium as well, especially since they have not had any upgrades since 2003.

Wanting to focus on adding open-air capability, Murphy explained, “That’s something we’ve been studying for a while. It’s the biggest issue we hear about, ‘I love our suites but I want to feel connected.’”

However, when it comes to the ticket prices of the games, they decided against variable ticket pricing, in an effort to dodge complaints of different ticket prices. The team wanted to avoid fans feeling as if they were treated unfairly when having to pay more for individual games, as opposed to season-ticket holders.

In a shocking turn of events, Governor Scott Walker has proposed the option of a tuition cap at the University of Wisconsin, in alignment with the rate of inflation once his tuition freeze expires. Since the 2013-2014 school year tuitions have been frozen, Walker hopes to extend the freeze until 2017.

Walker also proposed cutting state aid to the UW System by $300 million over two years. Walker explains that this would greatly aid the relocation of the oversight of the state’s universities, from the governor and Legislature, to the Board of Regents. He argues that this would help get rid of hiring and building requirements that total up to additional costs.

If the plan goes into action, officials would have to oversee a staggering $300 million cut in just a mere two years. Furthermore, the system would not become a public authority until a year later.

Walker does not seem concerned, stating that, “I think there’s a very reasonable way to do this going forward.”

He continued to argue that the proposed cut is “a fraction – in many ways a fraction of a fraction – of the total budget.” In total, the cut represents 13% of the system’s state aid and 2.5% of its overall budget, which is more than $6 billion a year. According to Walker, the cuts would be very manageable, due in part to the flexibility being granted public authority would give. The ability to dip into $1.36 billion of the university’s cash reserves certainly doesn’t hurt either.

Temperatures may be below freezing, but residents of Milwaukee have their eyes on summer. If you have recently moved to town, you may be unfamiliar with Summerfest, the annual 11 day-long music festival. It’s a pretty huge deal here in town, and all over the country for that matter, since Summerfest is the world’s largest music festival. It was recently announced that Ed Sheeran will headline at the Marcus Amphitheater on July 3^rd.

Sheeran was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Song Written for Visual Media for this year’s Grammys. While he may not have won, his career has exploded in the last year, and headlining Summerfest is just another sign that he is more than a one hit wonder.

Summerfest draws truly huge crowds. Each year, hundreds of thousands of music lovers fill Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee to see their favorite acts up on one of 11 stages throughout the park. The first Summerfest was held in 1968, and it has grown in popularity each year since. Recent headlining acts include Florida Georgia Line, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Rascal Flatts, and Lady Antebellum.

If you are new to the Milwaukee area, try to make it to the 2015 Summerfest. While it is a show that attracts an international crowd, it is still a great way to get accustomed to the city, the culture, the food, and most importantly, the people. Your Milwaukee moving and storage service professionals knows that you will have a great time if you can make it!

In an incredibly bold move that includes more than a 50% reduction in funding to communities within a five-year time span, Governor Scott Walker has proposed immense budget cuts in recycling.

Focusing on the numbers, Walker proposed $15 million in state spending for recycling programs. However, that number is a sharp drop from 2011’s $32.1 million budget. Unfortunately, the call for budgets cuts comes at the wrong time; recycling within the Milwaukee community has been steadily moving downward since 2011.

Rick Meyers, chairman of the council and resource manager for the City of Milwaukee, is not a fan of these proposed reductions for recycling.

He argues that “residential recycling is the heart of the state recycling policy. It seems shortsighted to cut the funding. It’s only going to suffer.” The lack of funding could mean less recycling of plastic, metal, glass and paper.

The call for such a dramatic decrease in spending comes as no surprise. In 2011, Walker initially cut the state’s recycling fund from $32.1 million to $19 million. Not only that, but he also proposed making recycling voluntary. However, outcry within the community had him quickly backpedal that proposition.

It may not be just a coincidence that recycling has steadily decreased since 2011, the same time that Walker initially came into office. Organizations like the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin, a trade group of government and business, have come forward and expressed their deep concern regarding what the proposal would mean for communities. Unfortunately, they are, by law, required to enforce the state’s recycling law.

When it is cold outside, nothing warms you up and makes you feel like home quite like a hot bowl of chili. Folks in Milwaukee know this to be true, and to prove it, they are gearing up for the 9^th annual Milwaukee Chili Bowl. If you are new to town, your Milwaukee packing and moving specialists know how quickly you will learn to love this traditional dish. Maybe you will even attend next year’s competition!

This year, about 40 Milwaukee restaurants will compete to win the Golden Ladle award, which is given to the best chili voted by all those attending. About 4,000 people are expected to attend the Milwaukee Chili Bowl, which is held at the Potawatomi Hotel and Casino. There will be about 60 chili recipes to sample, and spicy seems to be the flavor of choice; other popular ingredients include: brisket, sweet potato, bratwurst, and vegetarian-style.

Mulligan’s Irish Pub and Grill will be there to compete again this year. The restaurant has won the Golden Ladle award four years in row. Their smoked poblano and white bean vegetarian chili, beef and pork chili have been winners in the past. Some other local spots participating include St. Francis Brewery & Restaurant, Saz’s State House Restaurant, Milwaukee Red Rock Saloon, and Trysting Place Pub.

If you are planning a move to Milwaukee, your packing and moving specialists hope that you like chili! If you do, the Milwaukee Chili Bowl is a great event for your family. It will get them acclimated with the city’s culture, and maybe they will make some new friends. So put on your bib and chow down on some chili!

What do the good folks of Milwaukee love more than a cold beer? The Bucks, of course! That is why your Milwaukee moving company is so excited to tell you that the team is on the hunt for sites to build a new multipurpose arena.

According to recent buzz, Milwaukee Bucks representatives have a few locations in mind. The first is a commercial area near North 4^th Street and West Highland Avenue. It is city-owned property, and it includes a parking ramp, which developers may decide to keep. The second is across the street from the Aloft Hotel on West Juneau Avenue, where the land is currently empty. The frontrunner seems to be a piece of land north of the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

The new arena is expected to cost around $500 million, and there may be additional funds to create unique and desirable features, such as: retail stores, office space, and even housing.

The BMO Harris Bradley Center, the team’s current arena, opened in 1988. It is a pretty small arena, so in 2013, the NBA commissioner mandated the Bucks to relocate by 2017 because of its size and lack of amenities. The Bucks have hit a few snags during their search for a new location. The initial preferred site is currently occupied, and its primary tenant, Journal Communications, was not interested in leaving.

If you have recently moved to Milwaukee, you will soon find out how much the city loves the Bucks. To get in the spirit, get the family and your new neighbors together for a game at the old arena before it’s too late!

Are you moving to Milwaukee? Well you should be excited, as it is a city of constant innovation, change, and progress. One of the city’s newest plans on the drawing board is a streetcar project that would allow for easy transportation around the downtown area. Your Milwaukee moving company thought that as a new resident, you would like to know the details.

Milwaukee’s streetcar project would make getting around downtown much easier. The public service would alleviate the roadways and help address environmental concerns, as fewer cars would be on the road. The project would also draw younger people to the area, which would lead to more housing, more jobs, and general growth for Milwaukee’s downtown district.

The streetcar project will cost $123.9 million and would be funded by a grant from the Federal Transit Administration. While the project has not yet been approved, an important vote is set for the end of the month. Mayor Tom Barrett is an avid supporter of the project, and he is excited about all of the possibilities that it could bring to Milwaukee.

If approved, construction would start downtown, with a 2.1 mile system that would extend to the lake. There would also be future plans to keep expanding the route to important community facilities; such as the Milwaukee Memorial Medical Center, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Miller Park and the airport.

So if you are moving to Milwaukee in the future, check out the downtown district. It is a great place to soak up the city’s culture, food, and art, and lots of change seems to be on the way for Milwaukee!

If you have moved to Milwaukee, then you probably already know that folks around town love their Brewers. It was rough for all of us when the team missed the playoffs, but nothing makes your Milwaukee moving company feel better about the season than a little canine named Hank.

Hank, the Brewers beloved pooch and unofficial mascot, won Dog of the Year at the CW Network’s World Dog Awards and received the coveted Golden Hydrant trophy. Hank was one of five finalists, and quickly became known as the “Ballpark Pup.”

The first place award is given to the dog that made the biggest impact on pop culture throughout the year, and we think Hank takes the cake. Everyone else thought so too, as Hank was chosen by popular vote.

Hank, a scruffy and fluffy little white dog, stole the hearts of the Brewers team after he wandered onto Maryvale Baseball Park while the team was practicing. Unable to find his owners, the Brewers adopted him and named him after Hank Aaron, a Milwaukee legend. Hank quickly became an internet and cultural sensation, and news outlets could not get enough of the Ballpark Pup.

The World Dog Awards was hosted by George Lopez and plenty of celebrities, like Paris Hilton, were there to congratulate little Hank. After winning first place, Hank walked down the “green” carpet and his owners spoke with the press. Hank and the Brewers have also partnered with the Wisconsin Humane Society to raise money for homeless animals, by selling Hank-themed merchandise.

If you are planning on moving to Milwaukee soon, purchase a Hank t-shirt, buy tickets to a Brewers game, and tweet at Hank! He will appreciate the love and you will love your new city (and shirt)!

Milwaukee is a pretty eco-friendly place to live. The city features a green infrastructure, which makes storm runoff water usable, the people are health-conscious and many choose to eat locally-grown food, public transportation is abundant, and its office of Environmental Sustainability is always looking for cost-effective ways to improve the environment. Your Milwaukee moving company wants to give you one more reason to call our town green: there is a present push to make Milwaukee America’s leading freshwater city.

The idea of turning Milwaukee into a freshwater mecca, is backed by some pretty sound facts. There is no other city along the Great Lakes that offers more access to its lakefront than good ole Milwaukee. Not only is its lakefront easy to access, but the water is also much cleaner than in other lakes. As a green city, there has been a substantial effort to improve sewage systems and clean up the lake.

Milwaukee’s lakefront offers others perks as well. The lakefront is not obstructed by old industrial power plants or large abandoned buildings. There are also no active railroads or roadways in the way, as this could pose a potentially serious problem if a freshwater facility were built.

Milwaukee is also the ideal freshwater city because of its estuary that is connected by three urban rivers, which have been restored by local projects. This has left local rivers unsusceptible to natural disasters like flooding. Plenty of other cities along the Great Lakes have estuaries, but none have repaired their urban rivers like Milwaukee has.

If you are new to Milwaukee and have just moved to this green city that is constantly renovating itself, welcome! We hope that you are around to enjoy all that is to come in Milwaukee’s freshwater revolution.