Walnut Way and St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care plan to build new facilities to fuel development and job growth in Lindsay Heights.
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‘First of its kind’ program teaches Milwaukee businesses how to scale up
Three central city companies are among 11 area businesses selected to participate in an innovative business development project being piloted in Milwaukee.
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Neighborhood ambassador program moves parents ‘from W-2 to the workforce’
Twenty new neighborhood ambassadors are preparing for future jobs while leading community cleanup efforts in Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West.
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Tour showcases highs and lows of Bronzeville development effort
Guided by two city development experts and Milele Coggs, 6th District alderwoman, a group of residents and others toured Bronzeville.
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Leadership Institute tours Sherman Park
Sherman Park shows its civic pride in a tour of some of its unique community initiatives.
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Governor ignores SOC plea to maintain city residency requirement
A letter from the Southside Organizing Committee and elected officials asking Gov. Scott Walker to maintain the city’s residency requirement went unacknowledged.
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City nonprofit organizations shy away from residency debate
Ending the statewide residency requirement for city employees could have a huge impact on neighborhoods across the city of Milwaukee. Yet, few central city community organizations have taken an official stance on the issue.
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Entrepreneurs sought for business plan competition
The winner of the Silver City Business Plan Competition will be awarded a cash prize, a financial incentive package including rent for a renovated National Avenue storefront and help from marketing and accounting professionals.
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Milwaukee Area Time Exchange expands to include those who need it most
By creating community connections through timebanking, the Milwaukee Area Time Exchange helps to bring resources to people with disabilities and build community in distressed neighborhoods.
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City looks for ways to jumpstart Bronzeville redevelopment effort
The city hopes that a consultant can breathe new life into the long-anticipated Bronzeville redevelopment project.