Near West Side Partners

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

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

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