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See Inside Fiserv’s New Headquarters

See Inside Fiserv’s New Headquarters

Company is painting the town orange says CEO. Its headquarters is decorated with the Bucks' championship court.

Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover from Fiserv, returns on June 26 for 2024 season
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Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover from Fiserv, returns on June 26 for 2024 season

Vendor applications now open for 2024 season

Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover® from Fiserv, is back on July 19
Vendor lineup announced for the 2023 Milwaukee Night Market presented by Clover® from Fiserv
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Vendor lineup announced for the 2023 Milwaukee Night Market presented by Clover® from Fiserv

American Family Insurance supports 5 BIPOC vendors; first Night Market of the 2023 season on June 14

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park

Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.

Westown Market Kicks Off June 8 at Zeidler Union Square

Westown Market Kicks Off June 8 at Zeidler Union Square

Targeting downtown office workers with lunch options, specialty vendors and music.

Westown Association announces Westown Day Market coming to Zeidler Union Square this summer
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Westown Association announces Westown Day Market coming to Zeidler Union Square this summer

The Westown Day Market opens for the season on Thursday, June 8; vendor applications now open for 2023 season

Milwaukee Night Market Returns June 14

Milwaukee Night Market Returns June 14

Fiserv is the new presenting sponsor of annual downtown event series.

Westown Association names Fiserv as presenting sponsor of the Milwaukee Night Market
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Westown Association names Fiserv as presenting sponsor of the Milwaukee Night Market

The summer event will showcase the Clover small business system from Fiserv and will kick off on Wednesday, June 14; vendor applications now open for 2023 season

55th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns March 11
Eyes on Milwaukee: More Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released
Eyes on Milwaukee

More Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released

11-acre development with new soccer stadium, concert venue lists big-name supporters.

Four Night Markets Scheduled For 2022

Four Night Markets Scheduled For 2022

Popular downtown event returning to full strength this summer.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Will Return

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Will Return

Nation's sixth-oldest St. Patrick's Day parade was a downtown staple pre-pandemic.

Should Water Street Be Gun-Free District?

Should Water Street Be Gun-Free District?

Downtown stakeholders consider how Kansas City, Memphis, New Orleans handle bar district problems.

Wisconsin Avenue Night Market Returns Wednesday

Wisconsin Avenue Night Market Returns Wednesday

Popular, free event back for first time since 2019.

Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. Secures First Title Sponsorship of the Milwaukee Night Market
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Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. Secures First Title Sponsorship of the Milwaukee Night Market

Law Firm Partners with Westown Association to Support Local Businesses

Westown Association cancels 2021 Westown Farmers’ Market; River Rhythms postponed
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Westown Association cancels 2021 Westown Farmers’ Market; River Rhythms postponed

Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Parade still scheduled for September 25

SPEARity™ Announces Award Winners at APEx Planning Event
City Hall: Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive
City Hall

Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive

Council unanimously approves naming entire street to honor civil rights leader.

City Hall: Key Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive
City Hall

Key Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive

Westown Association, Mayor, all 15 council members back proposal. But there are complications.

54th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed
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54th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed

“Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” celebration scheduled for September 2021

The 2020 season of the Westown Farmers’ Market has been canceled
24th season of River Rhythms has been canceled
54th Annual Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been Canceled
Currently No Plans to Cancel St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Milwaukee on March 14
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Currently No Plans to Cancel St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Milwaukee on March 14

Westown Association and the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin are closely monitoring the situation

Milwaukee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Still Planned for Saturday, March 14
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Milwaukee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Still Planned for Saturday, March 14

No plans to cancel the event due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

City Hall: DNC Security Zone Includes Almost All of Westown
City Hall

DNC Security Zone Includes Almost All of Westown

Expect travel delays, but zone is not hard perimeter says Secret Service, MPD.

Westown Association Announces Three Elections to Board of Directors
“Westown Gets Lit” with Holiday Spirit on Thursday, December 5
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“Westown Gets Lit” with Holiday Spirit on Thursday, December 5

Business leaders to light West Wisconsin Avenue during new holiday event

“Westown Gets Lit” Shines Light on Neighborhood Revitalization
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“Westown Gets Lit” Shines Light on Neighborhood Revitalization

Business leaders to light West Wisconsin Avenue during event on December 5, 2019

Eyes on Milwaukee: “The Blue” Gets $30 Million Upgrade
Eyes on Milwaukee

“The Blue” Gets $30 Million Upgrade

See the transformation of under-used office building on now booming W. Wisconsin Ave.

Milwaukee Downtown seeks artist applications for gateway mural in Westown
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Milwaukee Downtown seeks artist applications for gateway mural in Westown

A request for qualifications has been issued seeking submissions from an artist or artist collective.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart
Eyes on Milwaukee

Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart

Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.

Bublr Bikes Moving HQ, Maintenance Operation Into Shops of Grand Avenue
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Bublr Bikes Moving HQ, Maintenance Operation Into Shops of Grand Avenue

Move Kicks Off Grand Avenue Revitalization, Places Bublr at Center of Regional Network

Westown Association joins Play It Forward Wisconsin Coalition

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $50

Westown Association joins Play It Forward Wisconsin Coalition
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Westown Association joins Play It Forward Wisconsin Coalition

Downtown Business Association shows support for the Milwaukee Bucks sports and entertainment arena

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar

Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Strip Club Coming to Downtown?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Strip Club Coming to Downtown?

City committee rules against exotic nightclub on Old World Third, then seems to open door to a location across from Bradley Center.