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
Feb 13th, 2024
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
Nov 15th, 2023
Near West Side Partners Selects Stephanie Sherman as Associate Director
Sherman brings strategic leadership expertise in nonprofit and small business development
Sep 20th, 2023
Four New Businesses Open In Milwaukee’s Near West Side
Openings demonstrate continued momentum toward neighborhood revitalization and economic development
Aug 22nd, 2023
“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
Aug 7th, 2023
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
Jun 30th, 2023
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
Apr 25th, 2023
Vertical Essence Dance Company Wins “Rev-Up MKE”
NWSP announces winner of small business competition, which will open soon in the Near West Side
Sep 14th, 2022
“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
Sep 1st, 2022
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
Jul 21st, 2022
American Family Insurance Office Opens in Renovated Building in the Near West Side
Milwaukee entrepreneur bringing insurance expertise and equity to North 27th Street
Jun 27th, 2022
E-commerce Logistics Company Moves to the Near West Side
Building at West Michigan Street gives startup Atomix the infrastructure to grow
Dec 14th, 2021
Near West Side Mural Honors Milwaukee Baseball Legends Hank and Tommie Aaron
“Brave Brothers” installation blends sports history with racial justice
Oct 12th, 2021
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
Sep 13th, 2021
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
Aug 23rd, 2021
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
Jul 16th, 2021
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
Feb 22nd, 2021
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
Aug 14th, 2019
“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
Aug 5th, 2019
Near West Side Partners Announces 4th Annual Rev-Up MKE
Applications now open for the “Shark Tank”-style small business competition
Jun 19th, 2019
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
Oct 24th, 2018
Near West Side Partners and BID #10 Host “The Spirit of Wakanda Festival”
Arts festival to celebrate local African and African-inspired art
Oct 4th, 2018
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
Sep 18th, 2018
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
Sep 4th, 2018
“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
Aug 8th, 2018
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
Jun 21st, 2018
Lisa Kaye Catering Wins “Rev-Up MKE”
NWSP announces winner of small business competition, which will open soon in the Near West Side.
Sep 20th, 2017
“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
Aug 21st, 2017
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
Jun 7th, 2017
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.”
Jan 20th, 2017
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.
Jan 3rd, 2017
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
Oct 24th, 2016
Pete’s Pops Wins “Rev-Up MKE”
NWSP announces winner of small business competition, which will open soon in the Near West Side.
Sep 28th, 2016
Near West Side Partners Announces “Rev-Up MKE” Finalists
Finalists will begin preparations for live-pitch event on September 27
Jul 21st, 2016
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.
Jun 1st, 2016
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
May 4th, 2016
Near West Side Partners Launches $5 Million Challenge Fund
NWSP has already secured $2M+ in commitments and begun making first neighborhood investments
Apr 12th, 2016
Near West Side Partners Join Gov. Walker As He Signs AB628 into Law
Legislation will save taxpayer resources, reduce crime and promote economic development
Mar 22nd, 2016
Near West Side Partners Testifies in Support of SB528
Legislation will save taxpayer resources, reduce crime and promote economic development
Jan 27th, 2016
Near West Side Business Improvement District Expansion Approved
BID #10 to expand to cover the entire Near West Side Neighborhood
Sep 24th, 2015
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Approves Near West Side Economic Development Fund
Additional $1.6 million in economic development estimated for Near West Side
Jul 30th, 2015
Near West Side Neighborhood Logo Unveiled
Launch of Near West Side website also announced
Jul 29th, 2015
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.
May 19th, 2015
Near West Side Partners, Inc. Formed By Milwaukee Business And Civic Leaders
Organization to focus on revitalizing, sustaining Milwaukee’s Near West Side
Jan 14th, 2015
