TMJ4’s Julia Fello visited Walnut Way this February 2020 to learn about our development project, The Wellness Commons that will feature a variety of health and wellness-minded tenants. We’ve broken ground in 2019 and are excited to create a space for pathways to wellness in the community. Watch the latest coverage.
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 goal is to train and provide job placement in the food industry, whatever your interest, from managerial, cooking, to custodial services. 9-week program Begins March..
In the Media: BizTimes Reports on Phase II of The Innovations and Wellness Commons
Walnut Way to begin work on second phase of Innovations and Wellness Commons By Lauren Anderson, Nov 22, 2019 READ STORY
In the Media: NNS and Brew City Match
Check out the latest article by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service which features the latest news on the Brew City Match Program that is supporting local businesses and updates from Executive Director, Antonio Butts, on Phase II of The Innovations and Wellness Commons.
In the Media: Milwaukee Magazine Highlights Phase II of The Commons
Milwaukee Magazine visited Walnut Way to meet with leaders regarding our commercial development project, The Innovations and Wellness Commons, phase II. Learn more about the latest developments and meet Phase I tenant, Basia Spencer, owner of the boutique, Basia Rose Designs.
Blue Skies Named Finalist for 2019 MANDI Awards in Economic Development
Walnut Way’s Blue Skies Landscaping program has been chosen as a finalist for The MANDI Awards. The MANDIs are Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation which celebrate improvements in Milwaukee communities. Walnut Way’s Blue Skies Program was chosen as a finalist in the Chase Economic Development Category. Read more about it in the article below..
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).
Pop Up MKE Informational Session to be Held at The Commons
Join us for a free informational session for business owners and entrepreneurs for the Pop Up MKE program! Learn about benefits, small business mini-grants, and requirements for participating in the program.
In the News: Walnut Way executive director promotes economic development, community
Executive Director, Antonio Butts, discusses his approach to his work at Walnut Way in the latest story by JACKSON DUFAULT, CONOR STANLEY, KHALEEQ SATTAAR EL, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
Let’s Talk Development: Community Meeting Aims to Gather Neighbors Hopes and Concerns
There are more and more commercial properties being developed and being looked at for development in Lindsay Heights, especially along Fond du Lac Avenue and The North Avenue corridors. Neighbors are invited to share hopes, concerns, and desires for how they would like to see developments occur in the neighborhood.