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Business Improvement Districts (BID) and Neighborhood Improvement Districts (NID) are strong partners in the City’s efforts to develop strong commercial, residential and industrial areas of the City that create jobs and a higher quality of life in Milwaukee. BIDs and NIDs are funded and operated by businesses, property owners and other community members located within each district’s defined boundaries. Scroll through to discover the more than 30 BIDs and NIDs that are working to make our Milwaukee neighborhoods great places to live, visit or open a business. For a more simple BID and NID listing, please visit our Milwaukee BID & NID Directory.
Commercial Corridor Team 809 N. Broadway Room 104 Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 286-8201
Kenneth Little Neighborhood Business Development Manager (414) 286-5617 klittl@milwaukee.gov
Natanael Martinez Commercial Corridor Manager (414) 286-5813 nmartin@milwaukee.gov Hablo Español
Sally Svetic Economic Development Specialist (414) 286-0739 ssveti@milwaukee.gov
Rick Banks Economic Development Specialist (414) 286-5849 ribanks@milwaukee.gov
Vanessa Claypool Economic Development Specialist (414) 286-5820 vaclay@milwaukee.gov
Jessica Sanchez Economic Development Specialist (414) 286-0793 jessan@milwaukee.gov Hablo Español
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https://city.milwaukee.gov/calendar