CNI Business Summit Connects Entrepreneurs to Resources
Milwaukee's Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) hosted the Live & Revive Business Summit on July 29, 2021 in Westlawn Gardens to provide entrepreneurs and business owners with resources, networking and inspiration. Nearly 50 attendees enjoyed breakout sessions on starting a business, expanding to a second location, and utilizing low-interesting financing to advance their business plans. The summit also included resource partners and an entrepreneur panel discussion moderated
COVID-19 Vaccination Canvass: Neighbors Protecting Neighbors
The week of July 26, 2021 was vaccination week in Westlawn Gardens and surrounding neighborhoods when community mobilizers and nursing personnel walked door-to-door to offer educational materials about Covid-19 vaccines and immediate vaccinations. The vaccine canvas was a partnership between HACM, MHD, Jump at the Sun Consultants, MFD, the Westlawn Resident Council and Silver Spring Neighborhood Center. Prior to the canvass, neighborhood residents were recruited and trained t
