Riverworks, Milwaukee's Creative District, is home to over 220 businesses that employ over 2,500 people and offer a wide variety of products and services - an impressive story of urban resistance.
The Riverworks BID has been a thriving Business Improvement District for over 20 years, with businesses ranging from Manufacturing, Commercial and Services. Check out our business directory for a more up-to-date list of all the businesses within the district.
DISTRICT
VIDEOS
DISTRICT VIDEOS
This new marketing campaign was insprired from the COVID pandemic, in an attempt to help our businesses connect and inform the local community that we are still open for business.
Each selected business will get a produced 45-60 second video highlighting the unique qualities of the business through the art of photography and storytelling.
TIMELINE
TIMELINE
Videos will be featured weekly throughout the year. Videos will be featured on our Youtube, Facebook and on this webpage.
This pilot project will start by featuring 30 different businesses. After each business video launches, analytics will be documents to determine how this program will grow and evolve.
OUR
CREATIVES
OUR CREATIVES
We are going to highlight multiple businesses in the BID, all those within the categories of:
Art/Performance/Fashion
Construction/Wood & Metal working
Food & Beverage
Makers/Manufacturing
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Get
Involved
GET INVOLVED
If your business is located in the Riverworks BID and you would like to be featured in the Made In marketing campaign, please reach out to our BID Liason.
Once the Made In Committee has determined how this marking campaign will evolve, a form will be sent out begin the application process.
BAREFOOT INTERNATIONAL, LLC
BAREFOOT INTERNATIONAL, LLC
3879 N RICHARDS ST
Milwaukee, WI, 53212
Founded 1980 in WI, Barefoot International, LLC began as a family-run team which has now grown into a large manufacturing company with 30+ employees. Barefoot International manufactures waterskiing and wakeboarding boating accessories to enhance the on water experience.
In-place
Machining, inc
In-place Machining, Inc
3811 N Holton St
Milwaukee, WI, 53212
For more than 4 decades In-Place Machining has provided on-site machining solutions in-place, any place in the world. IPM is the premier provider of field machining, metrology, and large scale cutting & drilling for renewable energy, aerospace, industrial, and military customers.
SUSTAR
WOODWORKS
Sustar
Woodworks
720 E Nash St
Milwaukee, WI, 53212
Ian Sustar, founder of Sustar Woodworks, has been building furniture in his studio in the Riverworks BID on E Nash since 2013. Ian’s designs are influenced by the shaker philosophy that form follows function with the aesthetic coming from the wood itself. Each piece is handcrafted from premium domestic hardwoods using tradition woodworking joinery.
RUNNING REBELS COMMUNITY ORG
RUNNING REBELS COMMUNITY ORG
225 W. Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI, 53212
Running Rebels Community Organization has served Milwaukee youth and families for 40 years through mentoring, arts, athletics, and workforce development. They engage the community, youth, and their families, prevents involvement in violence, and the juvenile justice system; and coaches youth through their transition into adulthood.
GATHERING PLACE BREWING
GATHERING PLACE BREWING
811 E VIENNA AVE
Milwaukee, WI, 53212
Gathering Place brews a fresh line up of hop forward ales, clean and crispy lagers, and rustic farmhouse styles. Their beer is served at over 100 bars and restaurants throughout Milwaukee with cans sold at local grocery and liquor stores.
OUTPOST NATURAL FOODS
OUTPOST NATURAL FOODS
100 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI, 53212
Outpost Natural Foods, located on the edge of the Riverworks BID, is a community-owned cooperative celebrating fresh, made-from-scratch foods, sustainable living and the transformative power of a genuine, local economy.
THE RIVERWEST
FILLING STATION
THE RIVERWEST
FILLING STATION
701 E Keefe Ave
Milwaukee, WI, 53212
The Riverwest Filling Station was born out of more than just love for food,beer, & liquor. It stemmed from love for adventure, community,& fuses it with a healthy dose of lifelong curiosity from owners Bryan &Miriam.
Renee luna Bebeau
& Todd Mrozinski
Renee luna Bebeau & Todd Mrozinski
2821A N Pierce St
Milwaukee, WI, 53212
Todd and Renee are full time artists who have been working in their studio at the Nut Factory for eight years. They offer a wide range of artwork to collectors, businesses and galleries. Todd derives his subject matter from his yard, the sky and walks to and from his Riverwest studio.
STRONG MICROBIALS
STRONG MICROBIALS
3950 N Holton St
Milwaukee, WI, 53212
Strong Microbials manufactures microbial products. These microbial products, like the world's first probiotic for honeybees SuperDFM-HoneyBee, are natural alternatives to the chemicals and antibiotics used on conventional farms.
CTC SUPPLIES, INC
CTC SUPPLIES, INC
3845 N Bremen St
Milwaukee, WI, 53212
CTC Supplies Inc. is a national distributor of janitorial and maintenance supplies with an emphasis on wiping rags processed from their recycling of textiles. They have been in business since 1980 and located in Riverworks for 10 years.
JLAUBART
JLAUBART
3707 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI, 53212
Jessica Laub is an artist who works in a variety of media to create ceramics, mosaics and paintings. Jessica uses clay to create dishware, sculptural forms and handmade tile that she pairs with stained glass, broken dishes and mirrors and in her mosaic work.