City of Green Bay Community & Economic Development

06/09/2021

This is what we love to see! Learn more about our Neighborhood Associations at https://greenbaywi.gov/440/Neighborhoods

Tonight we held our monthly meeting at Eisenhower Park. Much to our surprise a group of boys stopped by to check us out, we explained, then asked them what type of things they’d like to see happening in their neighborhood. Some of their ideas were a bit lofty for our group, but their enthusiasm was contagious. We compiled a list of future neighborhood events. Thanks guys for energizing us. 😊

06/08/2021

We're hiring a Building Inspector! Building Inspectors perform inspections of buildings and structures in a professional, collaborative work atmosphere, with an emphasis on professional development. We offer a flexible schedule within our core work hours. For more information and to apply visit www.greenbaywi.gov/jobs.

06/07/2021

06/04/2021

Parklets | Green Bay, WI

REMINDER that our virtual public meeting about the new Parklet Program is TODAY at 10:00am. Log in information is:

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89270279892
Meeting ID: 892 7027 9892

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Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kexqPKWGEv

Parklets are a constructed platform that repurpose curbside parking spaces for expanded pedestrian use. Parklets can facilitate uses such as outdoor dining spaces, public seating areas, and can be licensed by applying for a Class B license under the Sidewalk Cafe Permit.

06/04/2021

Check out our new look! For more information and to find your Neighborhood Association go to: www.gbnlc.org

06/02/2021

Parklets | Green Bay, WI

The City is introducing a parklet program and grant opportunity this summer! During the warm months, parklets can use curbside parking space to provide seating, greenery, and additional pedestrian space. The City is accepting applications, and a parklet handbook and permit application forms can be found here: greenbaywi.gov/parklets

Also, the City, On Broadway, Inc., and Downtown Green Bay will be hosting a virtual discussion on Friday, June 4, at 10:00 am. Those interested in learning more about the program, grant, and how to apply are welcome to join! Instructions on how to join the meeting can be found on our Parklets page.

Parklets are a constructed platform that repurpose curbside parking spaces for expanded pedestrian use. Parklets can facilitate uses such as outdoor dining spaces, public seating areas, and can be licensed by applying for a Class B license under the Sidewalk Cafe Permit.

06/01/2021

Reminder that applications are being accepted through June 7th for this grant!

The Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant is now open for applications! Eligible small businesses may receive a grant of $5,000. Click the link below to learn more. https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/TaxPro/2021/WisconsinTomorrowSmallBusinessRecoveryGrant.aspx

06/01/2021

Reminder that summer hours start at City Hall today and last until Labor Day!

‼️ City Hall Summer Hours ⏰
📅 From Memorial Day through Labor Day, City Hall will be open Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 5:00pm, Friday 7:30am - 11:30am.

To request a service online, visit: https://greenbaywi.gov/RFS
For any other information, visit our website: https://greenbaywi.gov

06/01/2021

June is Pride Month, and DCED would like to recognize the efforts of Napalese Lounge & Grille to support Green Bay’s LGBTQ community. Butch, Stacy, and Martha with Napalese are utilizing the City’s Commercial Façade Grant Program to invest in a new public mural as well as a new front door. The mural will convey a message that affirms the history, presence, and contributions of LGBTQ people in northeast Wisconsin. The new front door will replace an entry that was sealed years ago due to ongoing homophobic abuse/harassment. The new door and mural represent a new era of LGBTQ visibility and proud affirmation in Green Bay. The public is invited to join Mayor Eric Genrich and the Napalese team on August 21st for a Mural Unveiling and Door Opening Celebration. The attached image is the selected mural concept planned to be painted this summer. For more information, please visit https://www.napalese.com/lgbtq-mural.

June is Pride Month, and DCED would like to recognize the efforts of Napalese Lounge & Grille to support Green Bay’s LGBTQ community. Butch, Stacy, and Martha with Napalese are utilizing the City’s Commercial Façade Grant Program to invest in a new public mural as well as a new front door. The mural will convey a message that affirms the history, presence, and contributions of LGBTQ people in northeast Wisconsin. The new front door will replace an entry that was sealed years ago due to ongoing homophobic abuse/harassment. The new door and mural represent a new era of LGBTQ visibility and proud affirmation in Green Bay. The public is invited to join Mayor Eric Genrich and the Napalese team on August 21st for a Mural Unveiling and Door Opening Celebration. The attached image is the selected mural concept planned to be painted this summer. For more information, please visit https://www.napalese.com/lgbtq-mural.

05/31/2021

City of Green Bay Community & Economic Development updated their business hours.

City of Green Bay Community & Economic Development updated their business hours.

05/28/2021

Small Business Series - Kersten Realty

Last but certainly not least in our Small Business Video Series is Adam Kersten from Kersten Realty. From their founding in 1982, Kersten Realty has grown their business throughout our community. They've used our Brownfield Assesment Grant Program to help that growth. Listen in to hear Adam's story! #GreenBayGoesOn
https://greenbaywi.gov/441/Business

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBWpWy0P4SU

Check out https://greenbaywi.gov/Business for more information.

05/24/2021

The Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant is now open for applications! Eligible small businesses may receive a grant of $5,000. Click the link below to learn more. https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/TaxPro/2021/WisconsinTomorrowSmallBusinessRecoveryGrant.aspx

The Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant is now open for applications! Eligible small businesses may receive a grant of $5,000. Click the link below to learn more. https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/TaxPro/2021/WisconsinTomorrowSmallBusinessRecoveryGrant.aspx

05/24/2021

05/21/2021

May is National Historic Preservation Month and we’ve got some exciting news! This week we kicked off a multi-year, multi-phase update to the City’s Intensive Resources Survey, which was last updated in 1988. Since we have staffers younger than this survey, we thought it was time for an update. This survey determines the historical integrity of all buildings in our City, which opens properties up to additional funding resources that are for historic properties only.

How are we paying for it? The City has received $33,000 in Historic Preservation Fund subgrants from the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office for the 2020 grant cycle, and an additional $50,000 for the 2021 cycle! This funding does not use taxpayer dollars, and is awarded as part of our dedication to the Certified Local Government Program.

We started Phase I of this survey update this week, concentrating on the area mapped below. This includes Northwest Railway Gardens, Fort Howard Neighborhood Association , Seymour Park Neighborhood Association, Tank Park Neighborhood Association, and Olde Norewood Neighborhood Associations. If you see a slow-moving white Volkswagen SportWagen driving through your neighborhood taking photos, it’s just our surveying crew. Feel free to stop them to ask questions, or to share stories about your house! You can also contact Stephanie Hummel at [email protected] with any questions or stories. #ThisPlaceMatters

May is National Historic Preservation Month and we’ve got some exciting news! This week we kicked off a multi-year, multi-phase update to the City’s Intensive Resources Survey, which was last updated in 1988. Since we have staffers younger than this survey, we thought it was time for an update. This survey determines the historical integrity of all buildings in our City, which opens properties up to additional funding resources that are for historic properties only.

How are we paying for it? The City has received $33,000 in Historic Preservation Fund subgrants from the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office for the 2020 grant cycle, and an additional $50,000 for the 2021 cycle! This funding does not use taxpayer dollars, and is awarded as part of our dedication to the Certified Local Government Program.

We started Phase I of this survey update this week, concentrating on the area mapped below. This includes Northwest Railway Gardens, Fort Howard Neighborhood Association , Seymour Park Neighborhood Association, Tank Park Neighborhood Association, and Olde Norewood Neighborhood Associations. If you see a slow-moving white Volkswagen SportWagen driving through your neighborhood taking photos, it’s just our surveying crew. Feel free to stop them to ask questions, or to share stories about your house! You can also contact Stephanie Hummel at [email protected] with any questions or stories. #ThisPlaceMatters

05/21/2021

Small Business Series - Ace Champion

Like food? Like GREAT food? Meet Ace Champion, local celebrity and chef. He and his wife Rachel used DCED's Community Development Revolving Loan Fund and the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund for their businesses. Check our their story here! #GreenBayGoesOn
https://greenbaywi.gov/441/Business

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sudP5VIaxJA

Check out https://greenbaywi.gov/Business for more information.

05/19/2021

Stephanie Yields to Her Neighbors

Check out DCED staffer Stephanie discussing the importance of safe bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, following the rules of the road, and bringing attention to Wello's Yield to Your Neighbor campaign. Learn more about this campaign and how you can get involved at - https://wello.org/2021/05/10/yield-to-your-neighbor/

05/18/2021

Our Department has been receiving concerns from residents regarding an unwanted free newspaper delivery. We have been working with Gannett and the Green Bay Press Gazette to provide an option for residents to opt-out of receiving this publication.

To stop delivery of Community Snapshots, please call Gannett's local customer care line at 920-993-7171 or send an email with your name and complete address to [email protected]. Your request will be handled within 24 hours.

Our Department has been receiving concerns from residents regarding an unwanted free newspaper delivery. We have been working with Gannett and the Green Bay Press Gazette to provide an option for residents to opt-out of receiving this publication.

To stop delivery of Community Snapshots, please call Gannett's local customer care line at 920-993-7171 or send an email with your name and complete address to [email protected]. Your request will be handled within 24 hours.

05/17/2021

05/14/2021

Small Business Series - Motel 6

Next in our Small Business Video Series is Sonali & Deepak Argarwal from Motel 6. In an effort to revamp their motel, they've stacked multiple DCED programs, including two revolving loans and our Facade Grant Program. Click to hear their story! #GreenBayGoesOn
https://greenbaywi.gov/441/Business

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMy20Kn5JUM

Check out https://greenbaywi.gov/Business for more information.

05/13/2021

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

🎨We are looking for artists of all ages!🎨

The City of Green Bay needs Artists for our future Elections! We will be collecting submissions for two sticker projects. We are seeking designs for 4 new "Future Voter" stickers and 4 new "First Time Voter" stickers to be printed and made available at polling locations throughout Green Bay as well as Early In-Person Absentee Voting.

💸Payment:
$500 per selected design
We are looking for artwork that reflects the spirit of patriotism and celebrates and encourages everyone's right to vote and make change.
The RFP's can be found on the GBPAC webpage here: https://greenbaywi.gov/580/Calls-for-Artists

❓For further information, contact Public Arts Coordinator, Laura Schley at [email protected]

⏰Deadline: Monday, May 24, 2021 at Noon

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

🎨We are looking for artists of all ages!🎨

The City of Green Bay needs Artists for our future Elections! We will be collecting submissions for two sticker projects. We are seeking designs for 4 new "Future Voter" stickers and 4 new "First Time Voter" stickers to be printed and made available at polling locations throughout Green Bay as well as Early In-Person Absentee Voting.

💸Payment:
$500 per selected design
We are looking for artwork that reflects the spirit of patriotism and celebrates and encourages everyone's right to vote and make change.
The RFP's can be found on the GBPAC webpage here: https://greenbaywi.gov/580/Calls-for-Artists

❓For further information, contact Public Arts Coordinator, Laura Schley at [email protected]

⏰Deadline: Monday, May 24, 2021 at Noon

05/10/2021

05/07/2021

Small Business Series - Gather on Broadway

Gather on Broadway has quickly become a staple in our community. Owners Jyll & Tommy Everman tell their story here, showing how the City's Revolving Loan Fund Program can bring a dream to reality. #GreenBayGoesOn
https://greenbaywi.gov/441/Business

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLjC6JJ1Lk4

Check out https://greenbaywi.gov/Business for more information.

05/03/2021

Green Bay, WI

The City of Green Bay and Green Bay Schools, along with their partners, are pleased to release the 2020 Annual Report for the Green Bay Safe Walk and Bike Plan. Highlights from 2020 include the addition of 2.52 bike lanes in the City, an increase of 17%. A portion of these added bike lane miles created a needed connection from Downtown to Bay Beach Amusement Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Also accomplished in 2020 were the City’s first buffered bike lanes, installed on Walnut Street. The report and more information can be found here: https://greenbaywi.gov/1019/Safe-Walk-Bike-Plan

Also, please join Wello next Monday, May 10th, at 11:00am at Astor Park for an announcement of a fun, new campaign to further grow active transportation in our community!

https://greenbaywi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=347

2020 Annual Report, Safe Walk & Bike Green Bay

05/03/2021

Small Business Series - About Green Bay

Happy May! With the start of Small Business Week yesterday, we wanted to do something special to highlight some of our small businesses in Green Bay, as well as the funding resources we have available. We will release a video featuring a new business each week in May. For more information, check out our Business page here: https://greenbaywi.gov/441/Business

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXsVydjRbSU

Check out https://greenbaywi.gov/Business for more information

04/28/2021

April is National Fair Housing month and we want to take this opportunity to share with you two helpful resources:

The City of Green Bay contracts with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council to provide their services and expertise to residents of Green Bay. If you have questions or concerns regarding fair and equal access to housing in our community, please reach out to them, (877) 647-3247 or [email protected]

We also employ a Residential Housing Investigator, Bob Zaspel. If you think you are not being treated fairly by your landlord or you think your landlord is not upholding the terms of your lease, Bob can help. If you are a landlord and would like guidance in in landlord/tenant law, Bob can help. You can reach Bob by email or phone, [email protected], (920) 606-3676. #FairHousingMonth

The Fair Housing Council gives presentations on fair housing rights and building inclusive communities to community organizations, faith-based groups, neighborhood associations, and more! If you have questions about how unlawful housing discrimination continues to happen in the present day, and how we can fight it, contact us to schedule a presentation for your group. Call 1-877-647-3247, or visit fairhousingwisconsin.com. #FairHousing

04/26/2021

Unveiling the "A Convenient Inconvenience" sculpture by David Windey to promote the importance of pollinators within our community. This is a partnership between the Public Arts Commission and the Sustainability Commission. This sculpture and others are located at 930 Harvey Street.

04/26/2021

This week at DCED the Green Bay Public Arts Commission will be discussing the selection and placement of six sculptures for the 2021/2022 season of the Rotating Art Program. The GBPAC, along with community input, will help determine which six pieces out of the eleven submissions received will be placed throughout our community.

Photo: "Criminal Color" by Beau Thomas, 2018/2019 Rotating Art Program season, as part of the Painted Pyramid Series.

This week at DCED the Green Bay Public Arts Commission will be discussing the selection and placement of six sculptures for the 2021/2022 season of the Rotating Art Program. The GBPAC, along with community input, will help determine which six pieces out of the eleven submissions received will be placed throughout our community.

Photo: "Criminal Color" by Beau Thomas, 2018/2019 Rotating Art Program season, as part of the Painted Pyramid Series.