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SOHI District Newsletter

SOHI District (SOuth of HIghland) Update May 2010
SOHI Making Change in City Policy
WISN License Coverage
Starting with a 3 page letter to the Alcohol and Beverage License Task Force in April of 2009, the SOHI District has been working to make change to City policy that would benefit both businesses and residents, check out this update from WISN's Jason Newton. 
I Have a Dream!
Dream BikesOur Main Street to the northeast, the Historic King Drive added a new business this month, Dream Bikes, check out the WISN video and congratulations to our friends over there on making a dream a reality for many in the commmunity.
Painting Fish
Parachute ProjectLast month I had the opportunity to visit a mobile art gallery hosted by the Parachute Project.  This group of cool and eclectic artists may be able to assist local SOHI landlords with our high vacancy rate while cleaning up storefronts.  Check out SOHI's blog for more information.
Are you a Developer?
Beth DufekWhether you are a non-profit or for profit, Local Initiatives Support Corporation has the resources to assist you in making your dream a reality.  In this video update, Beth Dufek, program manager discusses some of the resources that are available.
Really Big Green Idea!
Urban FarmThe SOHI District has so much potential!  Local intern and student Bradley Speigel discusses how this potential could be captured in urban farming in this short video clip. 
Avenues West
Community Calendar 
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  • Thursday, May 13, SOHI Building Press Conference at 11AM, 758 N. 27th Street
  • Thursday, May 13, Avenues West Landlord Compact, 1PM, 835 N. 23rd
  • Thursday, May 20, Avenues West Association 15th Annual Awards Luncheon & Silent Auction, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Marquette University's Alumni Memorial Union
  • Tuesday, May 25, Safety & Security Task Force, 11:30 AM to 1PM, Penfield Children's Center, 833 N. 26th Street
  • Thursday, May 27, Crime Analysis Meeting, 6PM, District #3, 2333 N. 49th Street
Sincerely,
 

Keith Stanley
SOHI District Manager
HCNI 2010 Home Tour 
Chris Mandel, HCNI
Find out what's happening from HCNI Home Tour co-chair, Chris Mandel in this video presentation, click on the picture above.
Major News on SOHI Building 
SOHI Building Update 2010
Join us on Thursday, May 13th from 11AM to 12PM for a major announcement on the SOHI Building. Please RSVP here.  Check out the video clip by clicking on the image above.
 
MHSA Arts Benefit
MHSA - The Crimson Gig
Join Milwaukee High School for the Arts at a Jazz Benefit Concert, Tuesday May 4th.  Click on the graphic for more information. 
Looking for A Job?
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For a full job description and application instructions, see www.renewthevalley.org.   
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