25 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATION

 
 
 

In 1999, visionary partners came together to create Menomonee Valley Partners, a public/private partnership with a mission of revitalizing the Menomonee River Valley for the benefit of the greater Milwaukee community. Twenty-five years later, the Menomonee River Valley is a vibrant and thriving district with a national reputation as a model for economic development and environmental sustainability.     

 
 
 
 
I pride myself on my imagination when it comes to commercial real estate, but my imagination wasn’t big enough to see what has since happened in the valley.
— James Barry Jr., chairman of The Barry Co. (Journal Sentinel, Barry Co. sells through Milwaukee's changes, October 2016)
 
 
 
“The Menomonee Valley of today stands as a symbol of Milwaukee’s renaissance. Together with strong partners, the City of Milwaukee is providing new opportunities for businesses to grow and succeed. I’m proud of our work and look forward to continued successes in attracting new companies and additional jobs to the Valley.”
— Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, 2006 Menomonee Valley Annual Report
 

MORE ABOUT OUR WORK

History

The Menomonee River Valley’s history is fascinating. From wild rice marsh to manufacturing center to infamous eyesore, and now to a national model of economic and environmental sustainability.

Beautifying the Valley

With the help of the Valley Beautification Committee, we are making the Valley a more beautiful place to visit and explore.

Workforce Development

Over 300 MPS students have been exposed to careers in the Valley through our summer internship programs.

Valley Week

The Valley is Wisconsin's largest tourist destination with more than 10 million visitors per year. Whether you're a local or just visiting, you're sure to find plenty to see, do, and experience down in the Valley!