Resident Spotlight: Brenden Ward
Brenden Ward is excited to see the new developments happening in the CNI neighborhood, including the new Froedtert & Medical College Learning Center at his school, Carmen High School of Science and Technology. During the grand opening of the Center, Brenden had the opportunity to present on the Information Technology (IT) programming of the center.
Outside of school, Brenden enjoys spending time at the Lighthouse Youth Center, going to the gym, and working at his internshi
On The Table Greater Milwaukee: Your Voice Matters
On Tuesday, October 17th, people throughout the four-county region will gather in small groups to share a meal and engage in meaningful conversation about the individual and collective measures we can take to improve the quality of life in our community.
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation invites you to be a civic leader by hosting or joining a discussion as part of On The Table Greater Milwaukee – a unique opportunity to build relationships, generate ideas and ignite action
Construction-Related Job Information Fair To Be Held October 5
On Thursday, October 5, the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee will host an information fair for individuals interested in construction-related jobs during the ongoing redevelopment of the Westlawn neighborhood.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the Salvation Army Distribution Center, 5880 N. 60th Street. A short presentation about the construction timeline and the anticipated work opportunities will be held at 11 a.m. and repeated at noon and 1 p.m.
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The Engine: A Conference for Makers and Manufacturers
From October 3 through October 6, Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation, with support from Newaukee, will present “The Engine: A Conference for Makers and Manufacturers” in Milwaukee’s Havenwoods neighborhood.
The conference connects residents, employees and employers of the neighborhood to one another, to the community’s assets and to the maker-to-manufacturer movement. The goal is to share best practices and innovative approaches to attracting talent to local compa
Growing probiotics firm, Waseen Inc., moves to larger plant on Milwaukee's northwest side
Did you hear? Probiotics firm, Waseen Inc. is relocating to Milwaukee's Choice Neighborhood! The company's new headquarters, 5711 W. Douglas Avenue, is on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus line and will be an easier commute for most of the company's employees. Learn more about the company and their move in this article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. #Neighborhood
Placemaking Update
MKE <-> LAX has been active in the Choice Neighborhood to produce a creative placemaking plan to stimulate long-term art, civic engagement, and cultural leadership throughout the CNI area.
You may have seen some of the HERE! videos the team has produced, which feature people and places in the CNI area.
If you haven’t had a chance to participate in one of the recent community meetings with MKE<->LAX but are interested in providing guidance and insight on the proposed plac
Neighborhood Asset: Silver Spring Neighborhood Center
We have many incredible assets to celebrate in Milwaukee's Choice Neighborhood. One such asset is the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center where young children, teens and adults alike can take part in a variety of educational, employment, and health and wellness programs. Take a peek inside Silver Spring Neighborhood by watching this short video. #NeighborhoodAsset #Neighborhood
Business Spotlight: Collier Creations
Business owner Sharonda Collier is proud to be a long-time resident of the Choice Neighborhood area.
After growing up in the neighborhood, Sharonda and her husband opened up their own barber and beauty salon, Collier Creations, with a focus on excellent customer service.
The decision to start their business in the neighborhood nine years ago was influenced by their strong connection to the community and desire to create a family-like atmosphere where people feel comfortab
Hentzen Coatings Inc. to expand
CNI-area business Hentzen Coatings, located at 6937 West Mill Road, has purchased the former Busch Precision building on the city’s northwest side with plans to expand. Learn more about their plans in this article from BizTimes. #HentzenCoatings #Neighborhood
CNI area Hayat Pharmacy Helps Hurricane Evacuees
As residents from Florida and Texas recover from recent hurricanes, CNI area business Hayat Pharmacy is doing its part to help people get back on their feet. “For the next couple of weeks we will take care of patients who are in desperate need,” said Zaibak, a co-founder of Hayat. “A lot of medications like blood pressure medications, diabetes, cholesterol, are very cheap. So if somebody doesn’t have insurance and can’t afford it, we’ll give it out for free.” Learn more in th
