A seminal example of economic development programming, the annual competition attracts new businesses and acts as a catalyst to spark interest and development in the commercial corridors of the Near West Side. At the same time, the competition includes elements of community and resident engagement by encouraging residents to vote for the business models they want to see in their neighborhoods.

Near West Side Partners will host the sixth Rev-Up MKE 2023 live pitch event at the Rave on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 5:00 p.m. During this event, Rev-Up MKE finalists - local entrepreneurs who have received business training and support [...]

Fun, Fresh & Fast Lunch Hour Healthy lunch options on the go! Employees and community members are encouraged to purchase healthy grab and go lunch options from Food for Health or from PlantJoy while learning about health and wellness resources. [...]

Bublr Bikes, Milwaukee's nonprofit bikeshare system, is holding our annual fundraiser gala at Discovery World this year on September 14th from 4:30 to 7:30pm. The Bublr Bash helps ensure that Bublr can continue providing a world-class bikeshare system while providing [...]

Teams of Near West Side enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in a virtual scavenger hunt, with missions and clues directing participants to explore the Near West Side and discover its hidden gems while competing for prizes.  The scavenger hunt will [...]

Community members are invited to Merrill Park on Friday, Sept. 15 to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Water and snacks will be provided, and neighbors are encouraged to arrive early to play, listen to music, and put down a [...]

Those interested in becoming a homeowner can join Near West Side Partners and Take Root Milwaukee for a Homebuyer Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Attendees can hear from HUD-certified counseling agencies, make connections and [...]