Keith Stanley

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”

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

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.  

“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

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 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

City on a Hill Names Art Serna New CEO

Upcoming virtual symposium focuses on ending generational poverty in Milwaukee

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

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

Two Milwaukee projects win AARP ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grants

Marquette to host annual Three Minute Thesis competition

“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

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

Former 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.

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

HUD 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

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

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

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

Milwaukee 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.

Lisa Kaye Catering Wins “Rev-Up MKE”

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

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

“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

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

Sendik’s store to open on Marquette University campus

New grocery store will serve Avenues West neighborhood

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

2017 State of the City

As Delivered by Mayor Tom Barrett

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.”

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

Pete’s Pops Wins “Rev-Up MKE”

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

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.

Marquette 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address

Monday, March 9th, 2015 - Alverno College

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

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