Applications are currently being accepted for a unique employment opportunity through @EmployMilwaukee Milwaukee with placement at @cityofmilwaukee DCD: Business Engagement Coordinator + This Business Engagement Coordinator will be housed within DCD, working to implement strategic employer engagement activities to grow job opportunities and placements through business expansion and retention. + Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, public administration, workforce development, economic development, communications, sales and marketing or a related field, and three years of experience in sales or marketing, job placement services, workforce development, economic development, or business administration. + Learn more at bit.ly/DCD-BIZ-COORD or workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/… . + This position is open until filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 30, 2026. #milwaukeejobs #milwaukeebusinesses

⚾️⚾️ Brewers Baseball cult classic Mr. 3000 will make the perfect movie night in this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home! ⚾️⚾️ Homes MKE is a @cityofmilwaukee Initiative that is renovating vacant City-owned houses into quality homeownership opportunities! Contact a realtor to tour a Homes MKE property today: 🏡 3143 N. 26th St. : $179,900: Step inside to an inviting open-concept main level where the living room, featuring an electric fireplace, flows into the dining room and kitchen. All new cabinets, countertops and a breakfast bar make the kitchen perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Two main-level bedrooms and a full bath offer convenience, while new LVP flooring adds a fresh, modern touch. Gorgeous bathroom tile and updated fixtures elevate the space. Upstairs, enjoy new carpet, an additional bedroom, a full bath and a spacious primary bedroom with two walk-in closets... Learn more about @MayorMKE Cavalier Johnson's year of housing at Milwaukee.gov/mayor/Year-of-… to find housing-related resources, data to track City progress in its housing goals, and discover what City government is doing to address housing. #milwaukeehomesforsale #milwaukeerealestate

Milwaukee County, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and @LISC_Milwaukee are bringing a free business support workshop to assist business owners in planning for a move into a brick and mortar space. This is a BIG step for small business owners. Starting a conversation early about financing, location selection, zoning, permitting and local supports can assist in preparing for the timeline and resources needed to gaining occupancy and opening. Workshop: Ready to Open – Planning for a Commercial Space + When: Tuesday, November 12 + Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm + Where: Milwaukee Central Library, 814 W Wisconsin Ave, 2nd Floor, Business Commons, Milwaukee, WI 53233 + Register: bit.ly/3TKXl2h This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who are already operating a business and taking their next step toward a brick-and-mortar location. In this free session, you can learn: + How to prepare a financial analysis to confirm feasibility/cash flow + Learn more about the regulatory process and path to occupancy + What to look for in a space to set your business up for success + Resources you can access right now to move forward #milwaukeebusiness

What’s beneath the surface? The water may look clear, but pollution from the past remains. Partners are working together to remove legacy pollution and create healthier waterways for fish, wildlife and people. Learn more about what’s happening beneath the surface. youtube.com/watch?v=hfr6j8E7…

⚾⚾ Slide Into Home-Ownership and A Little Baseball History at 3343 N. 8th St. in Milwaukee's Borchert Field Neighborhood!⚾⚾ Borchert Field ballpark, home to Milwaukee professional baseball for over 60 years, was located between W. Burleigh, W. Chambers, N. 7th and N. 8th St.  Known originally as Athletic Park when it opened in 1888, the ballpark hosted the major league Brewers in 1891, the minor league Brewers from 1902 to 1952, the Negro National League Bears in 1923, and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Chicks in 1944. Home runs often landed on the porches across the street from the neighborhood ballpark, especially when Cooperstown legends such as Lou Gehrig, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson came to town! Information from: Milwaukee County Historical Society -- Homes MKE is a @cityofmilwaukee Initiative that is renovating vacant City-owned houses into quality homeownership opportunities! Contact a realtor to tour a Homes MKE property today: 🏠 3343 N. 8th St. : $195,000: Classic Milwaukee home transformed -- rebuilt top to bottom with every major component brand-new. New siding, roof, windows, insulation, furnace, plumbing, electrical... the entire home has been reimagined for today's lifestyle. Inside, you'll find a fresh, modern layout with tons of living space downstairs for entertaining or relaxing with the family. Upstairs features four bedrooms and a sleek, modern bathroom with built-ins! ... Learn more about @MayorMKE Cavalier Johnson's year of housing at Milwaukee.gov/mayor/Year-of-… to find housing-related resources, data to track @City progress in its housing goals, and discover what City government is doing to address housing. #milwaukeerealestate #baseballhistory

A new public plaza is planned for a downtown area near City Hall. The city's Connec+ing MKE Downtown Plan 2040 includes a call for reclaiming pedestrian space, expanding sidewalks, and creating signature gathering spaces. jsonline.com/story/money/rea…

Take a BEHIND THE SCENES look at the collaboration between the Milwaukee Fire Department and the 2026-2027 Milwaukee Public Artist in Residence (PAIR) Sarah Luther as they work together to look at the ways that art can be used as a tool to communicate the importance of safe housing. In July, the Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB), in partnership with the Department of City Development (DCD) and Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD), announced Sarah Luther as the City of Milwaukee's 2026-2027 Public Artist in Residence (PAIR). Luther’s residency is the second iteration of the City’s PAIR program and will focus on safe housing in Milwaukee. Over the next year plus, Sarah will partner with the @MilFireDept to use the power of art to address issues of Safe Housing. Working in collaboration with Sarah is PAIR Liaison Paul Druecke. Paul’s focus is working to make connections and provide logistical and administrative support for the project. Paul brings over 30 years experience as an artist, he has exhibited extensively including the Whitney Biennial, Milwaukee Art Museum and Sculpture Milwaukee. Paul prepared the PAIR Evaluation Report after the first residency which has helped shape the future of PAIR. The Milwaukee Arts Board created the PAIR program as a way to weave artists into civic conversations. This first phase of the project is devoted to research and understanding the Milwaukee Fire Department, as well as what Safe Housing means generally for Milwaukee, and specifically what safe housing means to people in different types of housing and neighborhoods. During the first few months of the project, the MFD has been a wealth of information and support. And Sarah has been able to experience the work of City departments, community organizations, neighbors, and artists. Sarah has remarked that, “It’s beautiful to see all of the effort and love being poured into Milwaukee from every corner. Change at a MACRO level can look small and slow, but when you zoom in a little closer, there are so many people making serious STRIDES all across the city.”

DHI Corp, the Wisconsin-based home products company behind the Design House and Leick Home brands, has relocated its corporate headquarters to Milwaukee’s historic Pabst District. The move returns DHI to the city where it was founded in 1872. The 4,500-square-foot headquarters at 1037 W McKinley houses DHI’s leadership, merchandising, and marketing teams. Approximately 25 employees will be based at the new location, providing better employee experience. The relocation strengthens DHI’s connection to Milwaukee’s business community and talent base while supporting local employment, collaboration, and partnerships with area businesses and organizations. “DHI Corp’s return is a meaningful addition to Milwaukee’s business community and reflects the momentum taking place across the city,” said @cityofmilwaukee DCD Commissioner Lafayette Crump. “We welcome the company’s investment in the Pabst District and its commitment to creating opportunities for Milwaukee-area workers.” From Milwaukee, DHI will continue growing the Design House and Leick Home brands through major retail, e-commerce, and distribution partners nationwide. Its portfolio includes lighting, bath furniture and accessories, hardware, and indoor and outdoor furniture.

Bases Loaded With Homeownership Opportunities BREWING In Milwaukee ⚾️! Homes MKE is a @cityofmilwaukee Initiative that is renovating vacant City-owned houses into quality homeownership opportunities! Contact a realtor to tour a Homes MKE property today: 🏠 2040 N. 28th St. (Rent-To-Own) : $1,595/month: This completely renovated single family rent to own home has 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus a half bath in the basement, nice yard with trap door access to the basement, and a 2-car parking slab off the rear alley... 🏠 3203 N. 33rd St. : $199,900: Beautifully remodeled 4BR/2BA home! Nearly everything is NEW, including roof, siding, windows, trim, furnace, water heater, electrical, plumbing, and a completely updated interior! The stunning, oversized primary suite features... 🏡 2829 N. 17th St. : $189,900: Wonderfully remodeled 5BR/2BA home! Main level offers 2 bedrooms and full bath. Upstairs features a spacious primary bedroom, additional 2 bedrooms and cozy sitting area. Both floors offer remodeled full baths with custom tilework and modern fixtures... 🏡 2360-62 N. Dr. William Finlayson St. (Duplex) : $325,000: Rare opportunity to own a fully renovated, open-concept 3/3, 1.5-bath duplex on a double lot. Completely gutted and rehabbed from top to bottom, both units are move-in-ready and feature fresh, updated living spaces, white oak floors, media boxes, in-unit laundry, and a new drain tile system for added peace of mind ... Learn more about @MayorMKE Cavalier Johnson's Year of Housing at Milwaukee.gov/mayor/Year-of-… to find housing-related resources, data to track City progress in its housing goals, and discover what City government is doing to address housing. #milwaukeehomesforsale #milwaukeerealestate

DCD Commissioner Lafayette Crump had the pleasure of meeting with five Members of Parliament from Papua New Guinea on October 7, 2026, as well as their Program Facilitator, Pamela Pittard, and Anna Savary (not pictured), the Director of International Programs for the International Institute of Wisconsin. The Members of Parliament traveled to Wisconsin as part of a program funded by the Congressional Office for International Leadership. Commissioner Crump spoke to the group about the following topics: + What responsibilities belong to municipal versus state/national government +How @cityofmilwaukee departments coordinate economic development +How elected officials and professional city administrators work together +How Milwaukee attracts private investment and creates jobs +Strategies for revitalizing neighborhoods and commercial corridors +Using public resources to leverage private-sector investment +Incentives and tools cities can use to encourage development +Milwaukee’s strategies for increasing affordable housing The International Institute of Wisconsin is dedicated to the promotion of international cooperation and understanding.

Homes MKE is in the 9th Inning and @MayorMKE Cavalier Johnson’s Year of Housing is in full swing! ⚾️ Homes MKE is a @cityofmilwaukee Initiative that is renovating vacant City-owned houses into quality homeownership opportunities! Contact a realtor to tour a Homes MKE property today: 🏠 2971 N. 14th St. : $179,900: Completely remodeled 5BR/2BA home with extensive updates throughout! Improvements include a new roof, siding, windows, trim, furnace, water heater, electrical, plumbing, and a fully renovated interior... 🏠 2618 N. 24th Pl. : $165,000:  Beautifully renovated 3BR/2BA property offers a move-in-ready, comfortable living space. Major improvements include a new kitchen, new bathrooms, new plumbing, new electrical, new roof and new mechanicals... 🏡 2932 W. Walnut St. : $175,000: A spacious renovated two-story, 4-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on a corner lot. The living room offers a cozy electric fireplace and flows seamlessly into the spacious dining area and updated kitchen, complete with new cabinets and countertops. Outside, a 2-car garage provides convenient parking ... You can visit Milwaukee.gov/mayor/Year-of-… to find housing-related resources, data to track City progress in its housing goals, and discover what City government is doing to address housing. #milwaukeehomesforsale #milwaukeerealestate

PHOTOS: The Gary P. Grunau Memorial Plaza is officially opened! The Plaza adds a public space to the broader Milwaukee Riverwalk network and improves connections among the Water Street entertainment district, the Deer District and the King Drive entertainment district. biztimes.com/see-photos-memo…

Milwaukee's REVIVE Housing Development Attached Housing Pilot is designed to put new owner-occupied housing on city-owned vacant lots. tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-…