CWB in Action: Through its outreach efforts, CWB organizers have been meeting with neighborhood institutions like Hopkin’s Lloyd Community School. Answering the question of how CWB can directly impact students,..
Media Alert: TASTE OF LINDSAY HEIGHTS CAFÉ GRAND OPENING
RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND OPENING FOR INNOVATIVE TASTE OF LINDSAY HEIGHTS CAFÉ Budding chefs test and market their products through this collaborative carryout café operated by Walnut Way Conservation Corps..
Community Wealth Building Status Report Winter 2021
For the past 1.5 years Walnut Way and other community organizations in Milwaukee’s Lindsay Heights neighborhood have been implementing a resident centered, neighborhood focused development strategy called Community Wealth Building (CWB). CWB addresses the missing piece of many local economic development efforts: the skills, talents and gifts of residents – in other words their assets. This is where we start.
The African American Cooperative Movement: A Webinar Event
UEDA Emerging Topic Series The African American Cooperative Movement Lessons Learned for Cooperation and Survival with Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, Ph.D Wednesday, July 29th, 6PM – 7:30PM REGISTER NOW Join UEDA and..
The Community Wealth Building Campaign presents its first edition of the Community Wealth Building Directory of Skills, Talents, Businesses and Side Hustles. The directory represents just some of the amazing economic activity we that’s been gathered and supported in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood. We hope to update it monthly and will be seeking new entries.
Side Hustle is Sold Out
The Community Wealth Building (CWB) Side Hustle Workshop on Thursday, March 5th at Running Rebels is sold out. Thanks to a strong interest in the event, the workshop is at capacity..
Neighbor Night: Food Industry Job Training
We are excited to welcome our partner MCFI to Walnut Way’s next Neighbor Night to share a valuable job training opportunity with you. About the Program: MCFI’s Food Industry Job Training Program’s..
Fashion Boutique Grand Opening at The Commons
Milwaukee native, Basia Spencer, has been designing, creating, and selling her stylish dresses since 2015 and is moving into her first brick and mortar store at The Innovations and Wellness Commons, Walnut Way’s development project. Join in celebration at Basia Rose Designs Boutique, Saturday, December 8th, at its Grand Opening Trunk Show from 2:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. at 1617 W. North Avenue (formerly The Outpost Natural Foods Learning and Event Center Space).