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As a teen, he was forced to bake. Now it’s his passion (and business).

September 30, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

Life is sweet for baker Alan Goodman, the winner of Rev-Up MKE 2019.

Filed Under: Community, Economic Development, West Tagged With: 2019, A Goodman’s Desserts, Alan Goodman, Lindsey Heights, Near West Side Partners, Rev-UP MKE, winner

Business class is in session: Catching up with previous Rev-Up MKE winners and finalists

September 25, 2019 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Leave a Comment

As the small business competition celebrates its fourth year, NNS talks with previous winners to see what lessons can be learned from their experiences.

Filed Under: Community, Economic Development, West Tagged With: Angela Moragne, Annalies Tilley-Grantz, Gear Head, Hands in Harmony Piano Studio, House of Weaving, kalyANa Organics, Latrece Nelson, Lisa Kaye Catering, Lisa McKay, Paula Hare, Pete Cooney, Pete’s Pops, Prenasis Hair Gallery, Rev-UP MKE, Shampoo’ed, Susie Roberts, Travis Blomberg, Wastecap Resource Solutions

‘We want to help build the foundation of the next big business’: Rev-Up MKE competition helps launch new entrepreneurs

September 24, 2019 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

Rev-Up MKE, a small business competition that has helped launch several successful businesses, will announce its latest winners Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Filed Under: Community, Economic Development, Uncategorized, West Tagged With: Aurora Health Care, business, development, entrepreneurship, harley davidson, Keith Stanley, Kelsey Otero, Lisa Kaye Catering, Marquette University, MillerCoors ), Near West Side Partners, Pete Cooney, Pete’s Pops, Potawatomi Business Development Corp, Rev-UP MKE, WaterStone Bank, West Side

‘These are things people with cars just don’t think about’: Potential MCTS cuts create anxiety in community

August 28, 2019 by Caroline White 1 Comment

Anxiety has risen since the Milwaukee County Transit System recently announced that 16 routes are in danger of being cut; two routes are potentially being shortened; and some seasonal services will be eliminated because of proposed funding cuts in the 2020 Milwaukee County transportation budget.

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

NNS Spotlight: ‘Being comfortable with being uncomfortable’: How one internship program launches tech careers

August 8, 2019 by Amanda Parrish Leave a Comment

Those who come from low-income backgrounds get a chance for higher-paying opportunities in the tech industry through the i.c.stars internship program.

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

City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity: What you need to know

July 26, 2019 by Amanda Parrish 1 Comment

A joint task force between the city and county was officially adopted Thursday, and a plan of action will soon be solidified to fight climate change and economic inequity through “green” jobs.

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

‘What are we waiting for?’ Service is a family affair for Haywoods

July 25, 2019 by Andrea Waxman 1 Comment

Dad’s a prominent developer. The son is the youngest elected official in state history. And both share a commitment to uplifting others.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Economic Development, Harambee, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North

High-paying jobs elude Hispanics in Milwaukee, study finds

June 14, 2019 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

A report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum found that unless the economic and career trajectory of young Hispanics changes, the issue of underrepresentation in high-wage jobs will not be remedied anytime soon.

Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Economic Development, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Menomonee Valley, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square

Potawatomi community celebrates $50 million redevelopment on Near West Side

June 13, 2019 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

Almost 30 years after acquiring the campus vacated by Concordia College, the Forest County Potawatomi have renovated and revitalized the property.

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

NNS Spotlight: Reggie Reed wanted to help the community. His solution was an employment agency.

May 23, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

Photo of Reggie Reed sitting at a table.

Through free training, Mindful Staffing Solutions connects residents to jobs and provides them skills they’ll need to succeed in the future.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, NNS Spotlight Tagged With: 3, 53206, Arch Electric, Brandon Fitzhugh, Community, employment, jobs, Milwaukee job shortage, Mindful Staffing Solutions, MSS, Reggie Reed, spotlight

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