August 2024
South Milwaukee
Business & Development Newsletter
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A newsletter dedicated to promoting and enhancing South Milwaukee's Downtown and Community-Wide businesses. | |
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Drop the Mic Media MKE is Opening in August!
Richard Williams is opening Drop the Mic Media MKE, offering full-service podcast audio, video and post-production services. Just talk to him for a moment and you'll feel his energy and excitement about podcasts and the infinite use of green screens.
He has been working with MATC students and faculty for educational opportunities and also participating in the Handshake Program, where area colleges share a job search and recruit platform for all students and getting them internship and fulltime job opportunities.
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A variety of life experiences led him to this dream business, with one of his first jobs as a radio announcer. The idea came from his wife's dessert business and him wanting to make videos of her instructing bakers. (You will find her at the Downtown Market serving up Georgia's Best Cheesecakes). His many years of experience in operations management and other entrepreneurial ventures have primed him to provide a quality service to the community and beyond.
Keep an eye out for his grand opening this month, partnering with neighboring businesses to welcome him to the community. DeRango's is providing pizza, Les Fashionistas with free hairstyles, his wife's famous cheesecakes, and more.
1013 N. Chicago Avenue Call 414-238-1008
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Welcome MPK Catering to South Milwaukee!
We are excited to announce that Amy Gajewski and Victor Muñoz, the husband and wife duo behind MPK Catering, are moving to South Milwaukee and taking over the restaurant space at 925 Madison Ave. They are transforming this space into a top-notch commercial kitchen for their catering business and creating a shared kitchen environment for local food entrepreneurs. This shared kitchen will provide much-needed commercial kitchen space for other local food businesses, fostering a collaborative and vibrant food community in our city.
MPK Catering is a catering company which specializes in whole pig and chicken roasting, using traditional open-coal, live-fire cooking methods commonly found in Eastern Europe and Puerto Rico, creating a menu inspired by our cultural roots, featuring flavors from Puerto Rico and Poland, and our love for local, seasonal, and fresh ingredients.
At every opportunity, we source our meats, produce, and ingredients from local Wisconsin farmers and butchers, and proudly offer year-round catering services, including our whole pig and chicken roasts. What was once a seasonal tradition in Wisconsin is now available as a year-round offering suitable for any type of gathering.
Stay connected with MPK Catering! Follow us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes looks, and special offers. Visit our website at www.munewskisporkandknife.com to learn more about our catering services and the upcoming shared kitchen space.
Follow us on:
Facebook @mpkcatering
Instagram @munewski
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If you haven't heard, South Milwaukee has a new resident. He's the community's Foodie, Sasquatch, spokesperson, and the City of South Milwaukee's biggest fan. He had a blast during Heritage Days and making lots of new friends. Check out his blog and see where he will be next. He's been seen hanging out in the downtown and will be at the Community Night Out Aug 5th.
Check him out on Facebook and Instagram @SouthMilwaukeeSam
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Floor It at Ferch's
Aug 2nd, 5:30 - 9 pm
Listen to 50's, 60's, surf, and rockabilly music at the beach with Ferch's Beachside Grille. Bring a lawn chair and order a fish fry or a sundae while you take in the sights and sounds.
100 Oak Creek Parkway
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Milwaukee Area Cards and Collectables Show
Aug 10th and 11th, 10 am - 6 pm
Join the Knights of Columbus for the Milwaukee Area Cards and Collectables show. Buy, sell, or trade sports cards, memorabilia, Pokémon, comics, and other collectibles. There will be vendors, food, drink, and music!
732 Badger Ave
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Ladies Night at The Seafood Shack Restaurant and Bar
Saturdays, 7 pm - 1 am
Eat, drink, and be merry at the Seafood Shack Restaurant and Bar every Saturday this summer with discounted drinks and good food!
2703 S Chicago Ave
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Magic the Gathering at Pink Bunny Games
Saturdays, 4 pm - 7 pm
Play your competitive commander deck at Pink Bunny Games' weekly MTG League at 4 pm. Earn points by participating in games or by winning them to win cool prizes, including Dual Lands. Everyone is welcome!
1204 Minnesota Ave
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Azteca Restaurant MKE
Are you a big fan of spice? If so, we have a new addition to out menu that you are sure to love. Try Camarones a la Diabla, a Shrimp dish in spicy chile de arbol sauce!
901 Milwaukee Ave
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Parkway Floral Cider
Parkway Floral is now offering Mershon's Artisan Cider and AEppelTreow in packs of 4. Flavors include peach, berry, honey, pear, rosey, and funked
1001 Milwaukee Ave
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DeRango's on Vacation
We will be on summer break from August 1st through the 15th. But don't worry, when we reopen on the 16th, stop in to say hi and grab a pizza or sub sandwich!
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Bucyrus Campus Proposal Progressing
Scott Crawford, LLC presented a modified redevelopment proposal for the Bucyrus Campus lot to the Plan Commission in July. On August 27th, the developer will present updated plans and renderings of the three vacant office buildings, site improvements and a new three-story multifamily building (shown below) to the Plan Commission. Final drawings are anticipated for review by the commission in September with anticipation that all city project approvals are realized by the end of the year, not including building construction permitting.
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New Hanging Sign Grant Program Approved
Downtown businesses may be eligible to receive a $500 grant to add a pedestrian-scale hanging blade sign, often referred to as pub signs. The low-cost signs have huge benefits for businesses and for a downtown, increasing visibility and building awareness to attract visitors.
More information is available at southmilwaukee.gov.
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For More Information Contact: Ericka Lang elang@smwi.org |
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