Near West Side Partners, Inc.

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Near West Side Partners Urges Mayor Johnson To Support Funding For Affordable Housing at Concordia 27 in the Near West Side
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Near West Side Partners Urges Mayor Johnson To Support Funding For Affordable Housing at Concordia 27 in the Near West Side

NWSP thanks the Milwaukee Common Council for recommending the use of ARPA dollars to fund and sustain affordable housing units at Concordia 27

Joyce’s House Education Center Wins “Rev-Up MKE”
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Joyce’s House Education Center Wins “Rev-Up MKE”

Near West Side Partners announces winner of small business competition, who will receive support to open soon in the Near West Side

Near West Side Week Returns for Fourth Annual Celebration Hosted by Near West Side Partners
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Near West Side Week Returns for Fourth Annual Celebration Hosted by Near West Side Partners

Neighbors, visitors and business owners will come together Sept. 8 -14 for a weeklong celebration of Milwaukee’s Near West Side with social activities, events and free giveaways

Near West Side Partners Announces 7th Rev-Up MKE
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Near West Side Partners Announces 7th Rev-Up MKE

Applications are open for the “Shark Tank”-style small business competition that identifies next-generation entrepreneurs

Near West Side Partners, Elected and Community Leaders Cut Ribbon to Celebrate Opening of Concordia 27
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Near West Side Partners, Elected and Community Leaders Cut Ribbon to Celebrate Opening of Concordia 27

New, comprehensive community center and resource hub opens on Milwaukee’s Near West Side

Concordia 27 Commercial Kitchen Now Operating; CFI Cooking, Delivering Thousands of Healthy Meals Per Day
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Concordia 27 Commercial Kitchen Now Operating; CFI Cooking, Delivering Thousands of Healthy Meals Per Day

Centers for Independence is the first occupant of the Near West Side community center, which is currently being completed and will welcome additional tenants and services later this Spring

Milwaukee County Paves the Way for Sustainable, Affordable Housing in Near West Side Partner’s Concordia 27 Development
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Milwaukee County Paves the Way for Sustainable, Affordable Housing in Near West Side Partner’s Concordia 27 Development

NWSP grateful for $2 million in funds to support affordable housing as part of the comprehensive community center

Near West Side Partners Selects Stephanie Sherman as Associate Director
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Near West Side Partners Selects Stephanie Sherman as Associate Director

Sherman brings strategic leadership expertise in nonprofit and small business development

Four New Businesses Open In Milwaukee’s Near West Side
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Four New Businesses Open In Milwaukee’s Near West Side

Openings demonstrate continued momentum toward neighborhood revitalization and economic development

“Rev-Up MKE” Finalists Will Compete to Bring New Businesses to the Near West Side
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“Rev-Up MKE” Finalists Will Compete to Bring New Businesses to the Near West Side

Local entrepreneurs begin preparations for live-pitch event on September 13

Near West Side Partners Announces 6th Rev-Up MKE
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Near West Side Partners Announces 6th Rev-Up MKE

Applications are open for the “Shark Tank”-style small business competition that identifies next generation entrepreneurs

Near West Side Partners Announces Lindsey St. Arnold Bell as Executive Director
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Near West Side Partners Announces Lindsey St. Arnold Bell as Executive Director

Recognized community leader to focus on collaboration and increasing momentum on convening efforts

Vertical Essence Dance Company Wins “Rev-Up MKE”
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Vertical Essence Dance Company Wins “Rev-Up MKE”

NWSP announces winner of small business competition, which will open soon in the Near West Side

“Rev-Up MKE” Finalists Will Compete to Bring New Businesses to the Near West Side
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“Rev-Up MKE” Finalists Will Compete to Bring New Businesses to the Near West Side

Finalists begin preparations for live-pitch event on September 14

Near West Side Partners Announces 5th Rev-Up MKE
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Near West Side Partners Announces 5th Rev-Up MKE

Applications are open for the “Shark Tank”-style small business competition that identifies next generation entrepreneurs

American Family Insurance Office Opens in Renovated Building in the Near West Side
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American Family Insurance Office Opens in Renovated Building in the Near West Side

Milwaukee entrepreneur bringing insurance expertise and equity to North 27th Street

E-commerce Logistics Company Moves to the Near West Side
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E-commerce Logistics Company Moves to the Near West Side

Building at West Michigan Street gives startup Atomix the infrastructure to grow

Near West Side Mural Honors Milwaukee Baseball Legends Hank and Tommie Aaron
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Near West Side Mural Honors Milwaukee Baseball Legends Hank and Tommie Aaron

“Brave Brothers” installation blends sports history with racial justice

Near West Side Partners Hosts First Annual Near West Side Week
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Near West Side Partners Hosts First Annual Near West Side Week

From Sept. 12 - Sept. 18, neighbors, visitors and business owners will celebrate Milwaukee’s neighborhood of neighborhoods with events, activities, free food and more

Walk-in Vaccine Event Incentivizes Community Vaccination with High-value Raffle Prizes, Free Meal
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Walk-in Vaccine Event Incentivizes Community Vaccination with High-value Raffle Prizes, Free Meal

Near West Side vaccine event to offer participants a free meal and the chance to enter a raffle for autographed Bucks merch and other prizes to encourage vaccination in the community

Walk-In Vaccine Event Incentivizes Community Vaccination with High-Value Raffle Prizes, Free Meal
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Walk-In Vaccine Event Incentivizes Community Vaccination with High-Value Raffle Prizes, Free Meal

Near West Side vaccine event to offer participants free meals and the chance to enter for several raffle prizes to encourage vaccination in the community

Near West Side Partners Applauds Governor Evers’ Proposed Funding of State Office Building in Near West Side
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Near West Side Partners Applauds Governor Evers’ Proposed Funding of State Office Building in Near West Side

Proposed Office Building and Parking Structure for 1,000 Employees Included in Capital Budget

Near West Side Partners Announces 2nd Annual Local Art Exhibition: “Crafting Art in the Near West Side”
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Near West Side Partners Announces 2nd Annual Local Art Exhibition: “Crafting Art in the Near West Side”

Exhibit to feature diverse Near West Side artists at Central Standard Craft Distillery

“Rev-Up MKE” Finalists Compete to Bring New Businesses to the Near West Side
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“Rev-Up MKE” Finalists Compete to Bring New Businesses to the Near West Side

Finalists will begin preparations for live-pitch event on September 24

Near West Side Partners Announces 4th Annual Rev-Up MKE
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Near West Side Partners Announces 4th Annual Rev-Up MKE

Applications now open for the “Shark Tank”-style small business competition

Near West Side Partners, Marquette University Receive National Recognition, Two Grants to Support Community Health Equity Efforts
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Near West Side Partners, Marquette University Receive National Recognition, Two Grants to Support Community Health Equity Efforts

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and PCORI Advance Health Care in Near West Side

Near West Side Partners and BID #10 Host “The Spirit of Wakanda Festival”
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Near West Side Partners and BID #10 Host “The Spirit of Wakanda Festival”

Arts festival to celebrate local African and African-inspired art

Near West Side Partners to Host Local Art Exhibition: “Crafting Art in the Near West Side”
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Near West Side Partners to Host Local Art Exhibition: “Crafting Art in the Near West Side”

Exhibit to feature Near West Side resident artists at Central Standard Craft Distillery

Near West Side to Become Outdoor Theater This Weekend
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Near West Side to Become Outdoor Theater This Weekend

For one night only, local filmmakers will take their works to the streets for the Mobile Lantern Film Exhibition

“Rev-Up MKE” Finalists Compete to Bring New Business to the Near West Side
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“Rev-Up MKE” Finalists Compete to Bring New Business to the Near West Side

Finalists will begin preparations for live-pitch event on September 25

Near West Side Partners Announces 3rd Annual Rev-Up MKE
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Near West Side Partners Announces 3rd Annual Rev-Up MKE

Applications are open for the “Shark Tank”-style small business competition that identifies next generation entrepreneurs

Lisa Kaye Catering Wins “Rev-Up MKE”
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Lisa Kaye Catering Wins “Rev-Up MKE”

NWSP announces winner of small business competition, which will open soon in the Near West Side.

“Rev-Up MKE” Finalists Compete to Bring New Business to the Near West Side
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“Rev-Up MKE” Finalists Compete to Bring New Business to the Near West Side

Finalists will begin preparations for live-pitch event on September 20

Near West Side Partners Announces 2nd Annual Rev-Up MKE
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Near West Side Partners Announces 2nd Annual Rev-Up MKE

Applications are open for the “Shark Tank”-style small business competition that identifies next generation entrepreneurs

Statement from Keith Stanley, Executive Director of Near West Side Partners, Inc.
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Statement from Keith Stanley, Executive Director of Near West Side Partners, Inc.

On Wednesday, Dr. Michael Lovell, President of Marquette University, announced that Marquette University is launching a “Near West Side Grocery Store Challenge.”

Near West Side Partners to host Around the Corner with John McGivern Premiere Party
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Near West Side Partners to host Around the Corner with John McGivern Premiere Party

Award-winning actor John McGivern's MPTV show, Around the Corner with John McGivern. McGivern will explore Milwaukee's West End.

Near West Side Participates in “Teal Out” to Help Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence
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Near West Side Participates in “Teal Out” to Help Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence

Teal ribbons and lighting will be displayed throughout the community; training programs offered

Pete’s Pops Wins “Rev-Up MKE”
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Pete’s Pops Wins “Rev-Up MKE”

NWSP announces winner of small business competition, which will open soon in the Near West Side.

Near West Side Partners Announces “Rev-Up MKE” Finalists
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Near West Side Partners Announces “Rev-Up MKE” Finalists

Finalists will begin preparations for live-pitch event on September 27

Near West Side Partners Names Colliers International Preferred Commercial Real Estate Provider
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Near West Side Partners Names Colliers International Preferred Commercial Real Estate Provider

Colliers will offer professionals prepared to serve property occupiers, owners and investors involved in the Near West Side.

Near West Side Partners Launches “Rev-Up MKE” As Part of National Small Business Week
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Near West Side Partners Launches “Rev-Up MKE” As Part of National Small Business Week

“Shark-Tank”-style small business competition will identify next generation of entrepreneurs

Near West Side Partners Launches $5 Million Challenge Fund
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Near West Side Partners Launches $5 Million Challenge Fund

NWSP has already secured $2M+ in commitments and begun making first neighborhood investments

Near West Side Partners Join Gov. Walker As He Signs AB628 into Law
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Near West Side Partners Join Gov. Walker As He Signs AB628 into Law

Legislation will save taxpayer resources, reduce crime and promote economic development

Near West Side Partners Testifies in Support of SB528
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Near West Side Partners Testifies in Support of SB528

Legislation will save taxpayer resources, reduce crime and promote economic development

Near West Side Business Improvement District Expansion Approved
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Near West Side Business Improvement District Expansion Approved

BID #10 to expand to cover the entire Near West Side Neighborhood

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Approves Near West Side Economic Development Fund
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Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Approves Near West Side Economic Development Fund

Additional $1.6 million in economic development estimated for Near West Side

Near West Side Neighborhood Logo Unveiled
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Near West Side Neighborhood Logo Unveiled

Launch of Near West Side website also announced

Mayor Barret, Ald. Bauman attend grand opening of new $3M BP gas station at 27th Street & St. Paul
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Mayor Barret, Ald. Bauman attend grand opening of new $3M BP gas station at 27th Street & St. Paul

Statement from Keith Stanley, Executive Director of Near West Side Partners, Inc.

Near West Side Partners, Inc. Formed By Milwaukee Business And Civic Leaders
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Near West Side Partners, Inc. Formed By Milwaukee Business And Civic Leaders

Organization to focus on revitalizing, sustaining Milwaukee’s Near West Side