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SOHI District (SOuth of HIghland) Update March 2010
Power Tie in SOHI?
Power Tie Don't get your tie in knot yet, the SOHI District is working with Quorum Architects and Reginald Baylor Studios on this very conceptual idea for 27th and State.  Join the Power Tie Facebook Fan page by contacting Melissa and share your thoughts.
Is Your Business a Liability to the Community?
Charles HausmannLighting, security and safety does more than add to the bottomline by increasing customer traffic.  Attorney and SOHI District volunteer Charles Hausmann discusses the responsibility business owners have to their patrons.  Learn more here and if you have concerns about any district business let me know.
Crime Fighters Recognized!
Lucas Securities & Officer BrownLongtime friend of the Near West Side, Lucas of Lucas Securities (left) and  the very talented Community Liaison Officer Brown (right)  were recognized at the 61st Annual Exchange Club of Milwaukee Crime Prevention Awards Program on last month.    We are very proud to have these crime fighters on our team and wish them continued success and protection on these streets! 
Gentrification, Good in the 'Hood?
927 N. 27th Street - SOHI District
In a recent New York Times article the author asked the question, What's wrong with Gentrification?  Check the article out and some of the comments.  Will gentrification be apart of SOHI's future?
Bonded Transportation Solutions
Bonded Transportation SolutionsServing the community for over 50 years, Bonded Transportation Solutions has called the SOHI District home for the majority of that time. 
 
Check out the company's video!  If you are looking for transportation services or even employment, Bonded has a great track record and one of the best looking facades in the district!
Recruiting the Next Generation...
NPC Flyer  
As Baby Boomers leave the workplace, is your nonprofit prepared for generational transition? Do you include generational thinking in your skill set for board recruitment, staff planning, marketing, technology plans, program development and outreach?
Call Ylonda Glover at (414) 344-3933 or go to visit the Nonprofit Center's website to register for this event being held this Friday at Milwaukee's Center for Independence 11AM - 2PM.
Ramblings of a Main Street Manager
Judy'sSo what does the greek mythical character Sisyphus, the SOHI District and the City of Milwaukee have in common?   Let's just say more than you would think!  Check out this month's blog on one of my favorite topics, the urban business environment.
Sincerely,
 

Keith Stanley
SOHI District Manager
The Headlines
SOHI Power Tie
Liability
Crime Fighters
The "G" Word!
Bonded Transportation
Next Generation
Reality Check
Property Section
Avenues West Calender
Reality Check for Business!
Milwaukee Reality Check Coalition
 
So what do we do as a community in dealing with business owners who have alcohol, tobacco or 24 hour licenses however do not operate a safe, clean and quality business?  Adrian Thomas discusses the Reality Check Coalition.  Also, there is some funky music in the background!
Property Section  
830 North 26th Street
Do the math and visit the City of Milwaukee's website once you realize there is money available!
 
830 N. 26th St.
· Property under contract for $67,000
· Buyer utilizing a $20,000 NSP
forgivable loan for necessary repairs.
 
SOHI District Opportunity

2725 N. Clybourn
Purchase the above building for $30k.  You can also check out the new SOHI property listings here and if you see anything you like give Dorothy Templer a call at (414) 491-4266 or email her at dorothytempler@realtyexecutives.com
Avenues West
Community Calendar 
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  • Thursday, March 4th, 11:30 - 1PM, Avenues West Luncheon Meeting, Rob Henken, President, Public Policy Forum Ambassador Hotel
  • Thursday, March 11th, 1PM - 2PM, Avenues West Landlord Compact, 835 N. 23rd
  • Saturday, March 13th, 1PM - 6PM, St. Patrick's Day Post Parade Party, 2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue. Call 414-384-4119.
  • Wednesday, March 17th, 7:30 PM, St. Patrick's Day with John McGiven and Friends. 2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue. Call 414-345-8800
  • Tuesday, March 23rd, 11:30 AM - 1PM, Central UNited Methodist Church, 639 N. 25th Street
  • Thursday, March 25th, 6PM, MPD #3 District Crime Analysis Meeting, 2333 N. 49th Street
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