Congratulations to Westown Board Member Bobby Wiltgen on his 40 under 40 recognition from the Milwaukee Business Journal. Bobby is an active supporter of our organization and is the owner of three businesses – Who’s on Third, Oak Barrel Public House and Third Street Tavern – located in the Old World Third Street Entertainment District. Check out Bobby’s interview with TMJ4 discussing the award.

Ring out ahoya with the Golden Eagles on National Marquette Day! On Saturday, February 4, thousands of students, alumni and Marquette supporters will fill Fiserv Forum to see the Men’s Basketball team take on Butler at 1 p.m. Expect to see people in blue in gold all weekend long celebrating the neighborhood and supporting our bars, restaurants and hotels.

The Pivot 2023 program helps new and existing entrepreneurs succeed by bringing various city and state departments together through a free two hour workshop. Whether your business is new or well-established, the City of Milwaukee’s Pivot Program can help you cut through the red tape and get operating successfully. Interested in attending one of the workshops? You can sign up here!

Andrea is Westown’s new Marketing & Events Intern and is a junior studying Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Andrea is very excited to work with the Westown Association this semester as she is passionate about events, people and downtown Milwaukee. She is excited about coordinating the 55th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Say hello if you see her out and about!

The Shamrock Shuffle is coming up on Saturday, March 4! Tickets are on sale now for the Old World Third Street Entertainment District. Your ticket includes a Shamrock Shuffle t-shirt, food and drink specials at participating bars, no cover charges and more! Your admission fee helps support Special Olympics Wisconsin and other local charities. Purchase your tickets here.

The Milwaukee Police Department – District One invites you to the first Crime and Safety Meeting of 2023. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 11 at 5 p.m. at Centennial Hall of the Milwaukee Public Library (733 N 8th St.).

This holiday season, Westown Association encourages residents and visitors to support local. Below is a comprehensive guide of where you can shop, dine and celebrate the holidays in Westown. Thank you for supporting our neighborhood’s businesses!  Be sure to check back- this page will be frequently updated as more deals and events are announced GIFT Purchase gift cards, merchandise, hotel stays & gift boxes from these Westown businesses: 3rd St. Market Hall – Gift Cards (in-person only) Aloft Milwaukee – Gift Cards – Westown Association members receive 20% off regular rates when using this link, valid until March 3, 2023. Best Place at Historic Pabst Brewery – Apparel, Accessories & Barware | Gift Cards…