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DOWNTOWN PLAN 2040: COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

During the last year, the Downtown Plan project team has sought public input to develop six “big ideas” for how public and private investment can drive physical changes for downtown Milwaukee. A draft of the CONNEC+ING MKE: Downtown Plan 2040 was shared with the public this week. You can learn more about the Plan recommendations and projects at the final Community Open House on Thursday, May 11 from…

WESTOWN STAFF UPDATE

We are pleased to welcome Annika Einertson to our team! Annika is the new Program & Marketing Assistant for Westown Association, and joins us part-time until her graduation in May. Annika is currently finishing up her senior year at UWM studying Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies with a focus in Public Relations. Annika enjoys live music, collecting jewelry and exploring the city. You can contact her at annika@westown.org.

RNC 2024: VENDOR CONNECT

This month, the RNC Host Committee launched their Vendor Connection portal. Local businesses interested in Convention opportunities should submit their information at mke2024host.org to be considered by the meeting planners. VISIT Milwaukee will use this database to promote local businesses for future large-scale events.

DISTRICT ONE COMMUNITY CONTACTS

As the weather gets nicer and more activity happens in the neighborhood, we would like to provide our members with updated information for District One‘s community contacts. View the full contact guide here.

CONCESSIONS PROPOSALS FOR VEL R. PHILLIPS PLAZA

On April 24, Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed legislation to fund the development of the Vel R. Phillips Plaza at 5th Street and Wisconsin Avenue. The new public space is expected to open in summer 2024 . The City is seeking proposals from vendors to plan, manage and operate food and beverage concessions at the 2,900-square-foot building located in the plaza. Interested vendors can find the RFP here. Proposals…

2023 Summer Internship Opportunities

Do you love downtown Milwaukee and are interested in event planning and marketing? Westown Association is seeking a Marketing & Social Media Intern and Event Production Intern for summer/fall 2023 (May-September). The primary focus of the internships will be on promoting and coordinating the Milwaukee Night Market, Westown Day Market and the Westown Golf Open, as well as additional office and marketing tasks. This internships are for students…

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