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Leaders, residents work to transform South 13th Street

May 11, 2021 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

Organizers hope to invigorate the business corridor along South 13th Street, increase safety and better connect residents and amenities in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News, South

Milwaukee Urban League pilots program to provide residents with transportation to jobs

March 24, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

The Milwaukee Urban League’s mission is to help African Americans achieve economic equity. As part of that effort, the organization recently launched the L*A*S*T* Mile program, which provides clients with transportation to employment sites.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News

How to avoid stimulus check scams

January 28, 2021 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

A new round of stimulus checks will likely also bring out a new round of scams. Here’s what to watch out for.

Filed Under: "How To" articles, Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid resources

Lindsay Heights gears up for Phase II of The Commons

December 8, 2020 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

Leaders will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to celebrate Phase II of the Innovations and Wellness Commons, which will bring new health-based services to the Lindsay Heights neighborhood.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News

‘There’s a false sense of security’: We check in on four essential workers on the frontlines

December 4, 2020 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

Since early in the pandemic, we’ve kept in touch with a group of essential workers, asking them to share, in their words, what working during the time of COVID-19 has been like for them.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

NNS Spotlight: UpStart Kitchen feeds the dreams of entrepreneurs while nourishing the Sherman Park community

October 29, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 1 Comment

UpStart Kitchen provides emergency meals for Milwaukeeans and a space for entrepreneurs looking to build their businesses.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News, NNS Spotlight Tagged With: NNS spotlight

‘We’re on our way up’: The rebirth of Villard Avenue continues

October 21, 2020 by Edgar Mendez 1 Comment

Villard Avenue, once a bustling commercial corridor, is showing signs of new life.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Northwest, Thurston Woods

Menomonee Valley businesses carry on despite the pandemic

October 16, 2020 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

Although the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino took the biggest hit, it hopes to bounce back as other businesses see signs of hope.

Filed Under: Economic Development, Menomonee Valley Tagged With: Catrina Crane, Corey Zetts, Economic Development, jobs, L & R USA Inc., masks, menomonee valley, menomonee valley partners, Palermos, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, PPE, Rodney Ferguson, valley

NNS Spotlight: He’s the ‘banker of the underrepresented’

October 7, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers 2 Comments

Joaquin Altoro’s mission as the leader of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority is to ensure everyone has equal access to financial resources.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News, NNS Spotlight

UPDATE: Common Council OKs expansion of King Drive business district

September 22, 2020 by Edgar Mendez 6 Comments

An ambitious plan to expand the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District #8, which was opposed by members of the Five Points Neighborhood Association, was unanimously approved in a 14-0 vote Tuesday by the Common Council.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News

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