The Valley Business Association started in 2002 to develop and strengthen business-to-business relationships, connect businesses with Valley neighbors, and promote economic growth. Today, it continues to serve as the conduit for peer networking, updates on Valley developments, building and growing your network, and the best way to learn about valuable resources for Valley businesses.
AGENDA
12 pm - In-person meeting begins
12:15 pm - Zoom virtual meeting begins to allow in-person attendees time to settle
Discussion Topics:
Connec+ing MKE - Downtown Plan 2040: The City of Milwaukee's Department of City Development (DCD) and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 are co-leading a comprehensive planning process with the community to shape the next two decades of development, policies, and programs that enable a more walkable, vibrant, diverse, inclusive and resilient downtown. "Connec+ing MKE - Downtown Plan 2040" will serve as an update to the 2010 Downtown Area Plan, which has been the blueprint for downtown's transformation over the past decade. DCD and the Downtown Business Improvement District recognize the connected nature of Downtown and the Menomonee River Valley, and want to use this planning process to bolster connections between Downtown and adjacent neighborhoods including the Valley. Sam Leightling DCD City Planning Manager and a representative from the Downtown Business Improvement District will provide an update on the planning process at this meeting and seek your input on the future of downtown and how we can achieve these goals together.
Burnham Canal Restoration: As the city grew, a series of canals including the Burnham Canal was created to allow ships sailing the Great Lakes access to Milwaukee industry. Industries dumped their waste into many of these canals. Although this no longer occurs, they left behind soil and sediment contamination requiring clean-up. Now the southernmost of those canals, Burnham Canal, located south of the Marquette Interchange at the intersection of S 11th St. and W Bruce St., will be revitalized and restored to a 6.7 acres natural wetland. Beth Wentzel of MMSD will provide a status update on this project.
Optional Tour of Brew City Brand at 1:30pm. All participants will leave with a complimentary t-shirt hot off the press! Limited to the first 25 registrants.
Registration
Valley Business Association Membership is an exclusive, free benefit of companies and employees in the Menomonee River Valley BID. Those outside of the BID are welcome to become an Associate Member and may then register for the MVBA Luncheon. Become an Associate Member.
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We need a meeting host for the December 15 end of year gathering!
Hosting a Valley Business Association meeting makes it easy to meet your neighbors and showcase all you do to a captive audience. This is an opportunity to highlight your business and showcase your facility to Valley businesses and employees. Businesses secure spots quickly. Contact catrina@thevalleymke.org to express your interest.
MORE ABOUT MVBA MEETINGS
Business representatives are invited to attend up to four (4) meetings per calendar year. Attendees receive updates on Valley developments, network with other Valley professionals, connect with their neighbors, and engage and listen to dynamic presentations from community leaders all while enjoying a prepared meal.
Invitations are emailed 2 weeks prior to meetings via the Valley Business Association Updates.
