Near West Side Partners

Supervisor Burgelis Celebrates Near West Side Week September 11-17

Near West Side Week will feature free activities will including a bus tour of development occurring on 27th Street, a food truck rally, the return of the Rev-Up MKE small business competition’s live pitch event, an outdoor movie night for children and families, and a stroll and roll down the Hank Aaron Trail.  

Charlie Berens Guest Bartending for Charity at Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen Sept. 13

To celebrate September as Brandy Old Fashion Month, Berens is teaming with Central Standard mixologists to create his personal twist on Wisconsin’s famed cocktail.

Marquette University Dean Piloting Faculty in Residence Program in Fall 2022

The vision for the Faculty in Residence program is for faculty participants to serve as a clear and visible presence to help deepen integration and a more holistic student experience at Marquette

“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

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

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

Vincent Lyles Brings Expertise to MyPath Board of Directors

HACM to Expand Access to Affordable Housing on Milwaukee’s Near West Side

Leveraging public-private partnerships, the agency has awarded 149 project-based vouchers to developers and property owners in the area.

Safe & Sound to Host Multiple Drug Take Backs on National Drug Take Back Day- Saturday, April 30th

E-commerce Logistics Company Moves to the Near West Side

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

Southeast Wisconsin Organizations Awarded $35,000 in Grants to Support Local Efforts to Connect Communities to Region’s 700-mile Trail Network

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy invests over $300,000 in 45 grants across 15 states and the District of Columbia, with a focus on projects that engage communities and establish equitable access to trails

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

“Brave Brothers” installation blends sports history with racial justice