Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley stretches from Miller Park to the Harley-Davidson Museum and is filled with good companies & careers, one-of-a-kind entertainment, and nature & trails. |
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Sign up to stay looped in on what's happening down in the Valley - including events, what's coming next, and how you can get involved! |
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Gift Ideas Your Friends, Family, Co-Workers Will Love |
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From experiences to gifts they will remember, your last minute holiday shopping is a breeze in the Valley! Give a gift they will love and support our local businesses during this tough year. |
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A tropical experience at the Valley's coastal crab shack and beach bar, Twisted Fisherman - now open in the winter AND with curbside pickup!
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Timeless vintage looks from The Shop at the Harley-Davidson Museum® or gift certificates that can be used at the Museum, The Shop, or at MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant - make a day of it!
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A Happy Place (don't we all need that?!), membership for special deals all year long, or beer combo from Third Space Brewing
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1/6 or 1/2 barrel kegs (get ready to be someone's favorite!), some of the best food around (including MVP staff favorites like Veggie Nugz, Bavarian pretzels, and NEW Take n' Bake pizzas!) at City Lights Brewing
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An oil change at Badger Truck Center's Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center
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All things pickled, mustards, bloody mary mixes, olives, port wine cheese, and more from Bay View Packing
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BE A PARTNER IN THE WORK AHEAD |
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Please consider Menomonee Valley Partners during your year-end giving. The Valley's progress is a direct result of the community coming together and supporting big goals that will impact our community for generations to come.
As we close out this year, each week we're sharing work we're proud of in the Menomonee River Valley. This week, we're grateful for our FAMILY-SUPPORTING JOBS and our CAREER DISCOVERY INITIATIVE.
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Virtual Career Support: MVP’s career fairs and mentorship events went virtual and continue to introduce youth to mentors and family-supporting careers
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Partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools: We are partnering with Milwaukee Public Schools to offer virtual career panels with Valley businesses to help students imagine what's possible beyond the pandemic
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Diversity & Inclusion: MVP joined a national coalition on racial equity to advance inclusion in manufacturing
By supporting the Valley in the past, you’ve turned empty parcels into trails and parks, transformed vacant buildings into thriving new businesses, and connected people looking for work to family-supporting careers.
In 2021, MVP will continue to partner with businesses in the Valley to meet the workforce needs of our community.
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Your previous support has made such a difference, and we're proud of what we’ve accomplished together. Will you help us continue to make a change?
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Below is a sampling of what's happening in the Valley - see the full list at the Menomonee River Valley's Facebook page. |
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Cocktails & Book Talk | Wednesday, December 9 |
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Cocktails have always had a stronghold in America's dairyland. Brendan Cleary from Great Lakes Distillery, and Jeanette Hurt, an award-winning food and beverage writer, and also the cheese and spirits contributor for Milwaukee Public Radio's "Lake Effect" the class and talk about the cocktails that made Wisconsin. The class includes three cocktails featured in Jeanette's book along with a copy of the book, Wisconsin Cocktails.
Wednesday, December 9
Great Lakes Distillery
Two sessions - 6pm & 7:30pm
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Virtual Gallery Talks | Thursday, December 10 & 17 |
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The Harley-Davidson Museum is pleased to introduce a new offering to its menu of unique experiences: Virtual Gallery Talks.
Each Gallery Talk topic covers an integral chapter in Harley-Davidson’s story. Guests will enjoy a captivating and in-depth look at the Motor Company’s ties to the U.S. military, our dominance on the “Wrecking Crew,” the humble beginnings of the world’s most iconic brand, and more.
Thursday, December 10
Online, 7pm
Featured Gallery: Riding with Uncle Sam
- How Harley-Davidson® motorcycles were used in WWI and WWII
- What’s special about the WLA, the “bike that won the war”
- Growth and innovation during this time
- Design changes made to support the military, and how these bikes sparked the flame for custom culture
Thursday, December 17
Online, 7pm
Featured Gallery: Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday
- What is board track racing?
- Factory Race team and awards
- Examples of promotions and advertising at that time
- Apparel worn for racing
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The Brewmaster's Toast | Fridays |
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Every Friday, 5:45 pm
Kick off your weekend the right way at Third Space Brewing!
Every Friday in their tap room they do their Brewmaster's Toast from 5:45 - 6pm.
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Holiday Cork Houses & Ornaments Workshop | Saturday, December 12 |
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Saturday, December 12
Urban Ecology Center - Menomonee Valley
10 am - 12 pm
The holiday season is here! Design and build your dream holiday house on a winter landscape. Add to your home a cheerful and merry holiday ornament too! A hike in the park will help spark your creativity.
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We're getting our boots dusted off and ready for the season! |
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See you in the Valley!
Your friends at Menomonee Valley Partners
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