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A New Westside Home For Creatives
Washington Park Media Center opens on W. Vliet Street.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneNear 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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.Gas Station Porn Video Spurs Revamp of City’s Licensing Process
It's a strange tale, with three suits against the city forcing council to change its process.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneFamily Dollar, Gimbel Beat City In Court
Area alderman and nonprofit pushed to close store, citing shoplifting, loitering and fighting.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneState Clearing 27th and Wisconsin Site For New Building
But there isn't any funding for the proposed state office building.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneKeith Stanley Reflects on a Changing City
'It's a bittersweet feeling," Near West Side Partners leader says as he leaves for job in Charlotte.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by PrincessSafiya ByersKeith Stanley Leaving Near West Side Partners
Group seeks new leader, Stanley moving to Charlotte to replicate nonprofit model.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneNear West Side Partners Celebrates 7 Years of Work
Coalition of anchor institutions works to improve neighborhoods west of Downtown.
Sep 29th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya ByersVertical 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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.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.
Sep 9th, 2022 by Sup. Peter Burgelis“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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.Concordia 27 Will Offer Housing, Meals, Education
NWSP, State, Wiegand to redevelop N. 27th St. building, create west side community hub.
May 11th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneVacant 27th Street Building Will See New Life
Agora Direct will operate one-stop contractor hub along W. Clybourn St.
May 6th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneLogistics Company Moves To Milwaukee
Atomix relocates from West Allis to Milwaukee's Near West Side.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneE-commerce Logistics Company Moves to the Near West Side
Building at West Michigan Street gives startup Atomix the infrastructure to grow
Dec 14th, 2021 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.Buffalo Boss Opening New Restaurant
Wings-focused restaurant will open first standalone location on 27th St.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneA Big Week For The Near West Side
Groundbreaking for The New State, new mural unveiled and a week-long celebration, Near West Side Week.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Graham KilmerNear 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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.City on a Hill Names Art Serna New CEO
Upcoming virtual symposium focuses on ending generational poverty in Milwaukee
Aug 18th, 2021 by City on a HillWalk-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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.Council Closes Gare-Bear’s On N. 27th St.
The tavern's liquor license renewal was denied after the owner determined to be indifferent to neighborhood concerns.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett’s Annual Address Cites Challenges
Delayed by pandemic, his 2021 state-of-the-city-style speech strikes optimistic tone for future.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneNear 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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.New State Office Building Project Takes Major Step Forward
Plus: A rundown of this week's real estate news.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneVliet Street Oasis Opens on Near West Side
Vacant lot converted to fresh produce market and pocket park
Sep 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneSmall Grants Help Community Projects
Two neighborhood improvement projects in the city received $1,000 each from AARP.
Sep 5th, 2020 by Graham KilmerTwo Milwaukee projects win AARP ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grants
Sep 3rd, 2020 by AARP Wisconsin
State Grant Will Support 27th and Wisconsin Demolition
Plus: A run down of the week's real estate news.
May 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneNear West Side Partners Provides Small Business Grants, Rent Assistance
Non-profit organization shifts programs focused on new home owners and businesses to helping those in need.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Graham KilmerMarquette to host annual Three Minute Thesis competition
Feb 18th, 2020 by Marquette University
No New State Office Building Until 2022?
Bauman warns of delays for 27th St. project; Near West Side Partners plans safeguards on deal.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene27 Apartments Planned Near Marquette
Plus: MU plans new business school, Rivecca brothers buy out disgraced Ganos, Abele gives $300,000 to new project.
Feb 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState Office Building Gets Boost
Near West Side Partners leader says state is advancing project that could land on 27th St.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneGilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion
Plus: State's first Tesla showroom, architecture firm mulls expansion, Pabst Mansion demolishing house
Jan 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene“Catalytic” West Side Project Coming?
Committee okays vacating two alleys, hoping 27th and Wisconsin site attracts state office building.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneLocal Baker Wins Small Business Competition
Alan Goodman has been baking with family recipes since he was a teen, and his bakery just won $10,000 as the winner of Rev-Up MKE.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz“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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.Near West Side Partners Announces 4th Annual Rev-Up MKE
Applications now open for the “Shark Tank”-style small business competition
Jun 19th, 2019 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.How West Side Area Was Revived
Potawatomi tribe celebrates $50 million redevelopment of former Concordia campus.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Andrea WaxmanFormer Assistant MPD Chief Edith Hudson named Marquette University Police chief
Hudson served MPD for 25 years in progressive leadership roles before she retired from active duty in good standing in November 2015.
Dec 10th, 2018 by Marquette UniversityNear 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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.Gluten-Free Bakery Moving to City
Sherman Park resident Susie Roberts will use Rev-Up award to move Dousman bakery in Milwaukee.
Oct 10th, 2018 by Sarah LipoCity Faces Gentrification Issue
Panel discusses how issue plays out in Brewers Hill and Downtown.
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Andrea WaxmanHUD Awards $1.3 Million Choice Neighborhood Grant to Marquette University and Near West Side Partners
Planning Grant awarded to develop Transformation Plan targeting the HUD assisted College Court development and surrounding community
Sep 10th, 2018 by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentNear 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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.“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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.State Selects City Sites for New Buildings
Will it build on one or both sites? State now has tough choice to make.
Aug 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneCan Vliet Street Be Revived?
Business owners, community activists encouraged by beautification efforts.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Jenny WhiddenNear 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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.New Oasis in West Side Food Desert
Mo’s Food Market opens on 24th and Clybourn, offering fresh produce and Asian specialties.
Apr 13th, 2018 by Graham KilmerMark Eppli Leaves Lasting Impact on Milwaukee Real Estate Industry
He founded ACRE, with the goal of expanding minority representation in commercial real estate.
Feb 23rd, 2018 by Rachel KubikState Moving Downtown Offices
Will 27th and WI site be selected? State planning $50 million building.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene27th and Wisconsin Project Moves Forward
Common Council, DCD and Near West Side Partners agree on land sale
Feb 6th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneHuge Project for 27th and Wisconsin?
Near West Side Partners buying entire block, hypes development, wants free city land.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee County Office on African American Affairs Announces Confirmation of Nicole Brookshire as Director of the Office on African American Affairs
Mrs. Brookshire’s confirmation comes following a comprehensive national search, a series of public listening sessions and meetings with key social justice stakeholders.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Milwaukee County Office on African American AffairsCatering Company Wins Business Competition
Lisa Kaye Catering took home $11,000 by winning Near West Side Partners' Rev-Up MKE.
Sep 28th, 2017 by Elliot HughesLisa 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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.Abele Appointee to County Office on African American Affairs Wins Unanimous Support from County Board’s Economic Development Committee
OAAA Poised to Continue Important Workforce Development Work Under Director Nicole Brookshire
Sep 18th, 2017 by County Executive Chris AbeleAfrican American Business Group Plans Changes
Black chamber of commerce moving to North Side, building loan fund for small businesses.
Sep 12th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman“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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.MPS Foundation Inspires Alumni to ‘Leave a Legacy’ with Inaugural Dinner and Awards Ceremony Event
Commissioner Emeritus of Major League Baseball, Bud Selig, among nine outstanding individuals to be honored
Aug 17th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc.Sendik’s store to open on Marquette University campus
New grocery store will serve Avenues West neighborhood
Jun 28th, 2017 by Marquette UniversityNear 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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.2017 State of the City
As Delivered by Mayor Tom Barrett
Mar 6th, 2017 by Mayor Tom BarrettNon-Profit A Key Player in Avenues West
Faith-based City on a Hill combats poverty, brings change to neighborhood.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Andrea WaxmanNo More West Side Food Desert?
Marquette, West Side Partners seek grocery story for neighborhood.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Dean BibensStatement 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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.New Life for Empty Storefronts as Pop-Up Gallery Opens in the Historic Concordia Neighborhood
Featuring the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning
Jan 19th, 2017 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeHow To Revive City’s West Side
Keith Stanley, head of Near West Side Partners, oversees efforts to revamp seven communities.
Jan 18th, 2017 by Daniel NoonanMore Than Downtown Development Needed
City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Jabril FarajDowntown Gets Two New Bars
New sports bar, new cocktail bar. And Valentine takes over airport coffee houses.
Oct 4th, 2016 by Mitchel WrittPete’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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.NAIOP Wisconsin and NEWaukee Present 2016 Storefronts Conference Rethinking Value, Utility and Innovation in Retail Frontage Real Estate
This day-long conference focuses on holistic solutions, national trends and success stories that fill vacant storefronts.
Sep 19th, 2016 by NewaukeeMarquette one of five universities in nation selected for the 2016 Higher Education Civic Engagement Award
Marquette is just one of five universities and colleges nationwide to receive the honor.
Jul 21st, 2016 by Marquette UniversityNear West Side Partners Announces “Rev-Up MKE” Finalists
Finalists will begin preparations for live-pitch event on September 27
Jul 21st, 2016 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.Creative Alliance Milwaukee and Innovation in Milwaukee Announce Near West Side Neighborhood as Location for Walk the Talk TALK 2016, New Speaker Series
The partners today also announced the addition of a four-part Walk the Talk Speaker Series leading up to the fall conference.
Apr 27th, 2016 by Creative Alliance MilwaukeeNear West Side Partners Launches $5 Million Challenge Fund
NWSP has already secured $2M+ in commitments and begun making first neighborhood investments
Apr 12th, 2016 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.Near West Side Partners Testifies in Support of SB528
Legislation will save taxpayer resources, reduce crime and promote economic development
Jan 27th, 2016 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.Abele Hails $1.6 Million Development Fund
County and community group will partner, co-funding near West Side community development.
Oct 1st, 2015 by Michael HollowayNear West Side Business Improvement District Expansion Approved
BID #10 to expand to cover the entire Near West Side Neighborhood
Sep 24th, 2015 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.City declares apartment building a public nuisance
Sep 4th, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Jesse GarzaNew Center Brings Police Closer to People
Press conference celebrates opening of Near West Side Waypoint, a neighborhood center.
Aug 5th, 2015 by Jack FennimoreMilwaukee 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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.Near West Side Neighborhood Logo Unveiled
Launch of Near West Side website also announced
Jul 29th, 2015 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.Mayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address
Monday, March 9th, 2015 - Alverno College
Mar 9th, 2015 by Mayor Tom BarrettThe Importance of Business Improvement Districts
Milwaukee has 34 BIDs, which are changing the landscape of city neighborhoods.
Jan 22nd, 2015 by Keith StanleyNear 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 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.Restaurants See Potential of SOHI District
New soul food restaurant is third near 27th and Wisconsin. 30,000 people and 17,000 employees live within one-mile radius.
Nov 28th, 2014 by Molly RippingerConference Touts Historic Preservation
Conference at We Energies offers experts touting the huge environmental payoff for historic reuse of buildings.
Oct 31st, 2014 by Michael HorneCould Milwaukee Be the Next Ferguson?
Five reasons why it won't -- and seven reasons why it might be next.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Keith StanleyBetting on the Common Council
Haven't got your fix with the Super Bowl? Gamble with friends on who will be the next council president.
Feb 2nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene