After holding a design charrette for 27th Street in 2016, Near West Side Partners brought back the collaborative design event to gather community ideas on developing sites along 35th Street.
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Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, North
How ThriveOn King in Bronzeville is connecting the community with workforce training
ThriveOn King partners are working together to make the space a center for workforce development, with job training programs active at Versiti on King, JobsWork MKE, Kinship Café and Malaika Early Learning Center.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, NNS Spotlight, North
NNS Spotlight: Wisconsin’s only Black-owned bank moves into new century
Columbia Savings & Loan Association, Wisconsin’s oldest and only Black-owned bank, marked its centennial in 2024 and remains committed to its mission to provide financial services to underserved Black residents in Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Neighborhoods
Joyce’s House Education Center to expand after big win at Rev-Up MKE competition
Joyce’s House Education Center won both the first place prize of $10,000 and the $1,000 audience choice award at Rev-Up MKE, a small-business competition hosted by Near West Side Partners.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Mother-daughter duo thrives in business by breaking new ground
June Perry-Stevens and her daughter Krystle Rogers are co-owners of Best Ed Business, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, Economic Development, Harambee, North
ThriveOn King artwork will spotlight Bronzeville’s vibrant cultural past
The ThriveOn King redevelopment in Bronzeville will feature art from over 20 artists that celebrates and reflects life in its surrounding neighborhoods.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
How $15,000 ‘Pay It Forward’ grant gives underserved business owners a chance to soar
Barbecue restaurant owner Robert Meredith said he’s greatly benefited from Spectrum Reach’s Pay It Forward Program, getting free TV and streaming ads as well as additional support.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Housing, Neighborhoods, North, Sherman Park
Here’s how to weigh in on design alternatives for North Sherman Boulevard
View design alternatives for the North Sherman Boulevard Project at an open house on Wednesday evening at Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in the Sherman Park neighborhood.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Housing
Concordia 27 enters final stretch: What you need to know about the housing and community hub on Near West Side
Near West Side Partners’ Concordia 27, a housing and community hub, is nearing completion and getting closer to its funding goal.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Housing, Public Safety
Leaders have high hopes for the redesign of Villard Avenue
A timetable hasn’t been set to begin work funded by a $14 million federal grant, but leaders in the area say its impact could be historic.