As officials begin planning for the Milwaukee Streetcar’s possible route extensions into Walker’s Point and Bronzeville, residents are worried that too much development could drive out longtime residents.
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Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Economic Development, Harambee, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, South, Walker Square
LISC partners with nonprofits, business groups to grow commercial corridors
“Ramp Up” is a new initiative that aims to fuel entrepreneurship and revitalize three commercial districts in distressed neighborhoods near downtown.
Posted inCarousel, Concordia, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News, West
Catering company wins Near West Side business competition
Lisa Kaye Catering, a small catering business, took home $11,000 and other prizes from the second annual Rev-Up MKE event last week, helping a growing business grow even faster.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North, Sherman Park
Sherman Phoenix project attracting tenants, investors
Developers have raised about half the funds needed for the Sherman Phoenix project in Sherman Park, which would convert the fire-damaged BMO Harris Bank building into a hub of black entrepreneurship and investment.
Posted inCarousel, Concordia, Economic Development, Harambee, Havenwoods, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, Northwest, West
New African American Chamber of Commerce leaders build for the future
Under new leadership, the AACCW is focusing on helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and expand their access to capital.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Economic Development, Home, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North
‘Young Cats’ earn money, gain skills in summer jobs program
Thirteen Metcalfe Park and Walnut Hill residents, ages 10 to 13, learned how to garden, hold down a job and make new friends while getting paid to work this summer.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Concordia, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News, West
Teens find work at City on a Hill Summer Youth Employment Program
City on a Hill connects students to summer work opportunities and provides lifelong skills.
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Report calls for new local taxes to benefit downtown, surrounding neighborhoods
Responding to a report by the Public Policy Forum, local state representatives are urging legislators throughout Wisconsin to support changing state laws to allow Milwaukee to raise revenue from new local taxes.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Harambee, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North
Construction of Welford Sanders Lofts provides jobs for underemployed
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Welford Sanders Lofts touted the job opportunities the $21 million development has provided but officials and residents said more needs to be done for the unemployed.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
Sharehouse Goods, related businesses seek to contribute to ‘human flourishing’
Jarod Cronk’s faith, entrepreneurial skills and spirit support his family and build community in Washington Heights and Sherman Park.