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Support Our Local Businesses During National Avenue Reconstruction
As construction begins along National Avenue, our local businesses need our community’s support now more than ever. While the reconstruction may change traffic patterns and access at times, businesses will remain open and ready to serve you.
Local businesses are the heart of our neighborhoods. They create jobs, provide essential services, bring culture and vibrancy to our community, and help make our neighborhoods stronger and improve our overall quality of life. During construction, even small actions like stopping in for lunch, shopping local, or sharing a business on social media can make a big difference.
We encourage everyone to continue visiting, shopping, dining, and supporting the businesses along National Avenue throughout the reconstruction period.
Below is a list of businesses that you can continue to support during construction. Thank you for supporting local and investing in our community.
Food & Drink
Orenda Cafe – 3514 W National Ave
Thaibarbque – 3417 W National Ave
Bamboo – 3427 W National Ave
Chicken Palace – 3433 W National Ave
La Chinampa – 3500 W National Ave
Sunrise Nutrition – 3700 W National Ave
Missy Sweets Lounge – 3412 W National Ave
Mamie’s – 3300 W National Ave
National Food Mart – 3101 W National Ave
Asian International Market – 3401 W National Ave
Cultura Ave (opening 2026) – 3830 W National Ave
Corins Community Market (opening 2026) – 3331 W National Ave
Retail & Services
Chop Shop Babershop – 3222 W National Ave
Djen’s African Hair Braiding – 3309 W National Ave
JaliChicks – 3737 W National Ave
Pretty Princess Parlor – 3416 W National Ave
Rosie’s Beauty Salon – 3505 W National Ave
Sassy Styles – 3605 W National Ave
Straight Blade – 3426 W National Ave
NTS Jewelry – 3630 W National Ave
38th St Foodmart – 3745 W National Ave
Silver City Smoke Shop – 3749 W National Ave
Favi’s Flowers – 3519 W National Ave
Boost Mobile – 3430 W National Ave
Salsabrositas Dance Studio – 3418 W National Ave
Lusciously Unique – 3416 W National Ave
National Tax Services – 3303 W National Ave
Creative and Studio
Silver City Tattoo – 3228 W National Ave
Orchestr8d Chaos Artistry – 3727 W National Ave
Automotive
Platinum Collision Center – 3822 W National Ave
Plascencia Auto Sales – 3705 W National Ave
Custom Muffler Shop & Brakes – 3623 W National Ave
Midwest Paradise MKE – 3509 W National Ave
Sphinx Auto Sales – 3402 W National Ave
Car Paint – 3715 W National Ave
Healthcare
Greenspan Home Healthcare – 3521 W National Ave
Hispanic Medical Center – 3527 W National Ave
Facade and Alternative Customer Entrance (FACE) Grant program – National Ave businesses
VIA Community Development Corporation (VIA) and the City of Milwaukee’s Department of City Development (DCD) – Commercial Corridor Team (CCT) have partnered to support small business resilience during the upcoming reconstruction of National Avenue through the implementation of the Facade and Alternative Customer Entrance (FACE) Grant program. This reimbursement grant is intended to support small businesses with exterior renovations that will support the business during and after the National Avenue reconstruction.
Eligible applicants include owners of businesses and/or commercial properties addressed off of National Avenue between 39th Street and 26th Street. Additional terms and conditions do apply, please contact VIA CDC before applying.
To learn more, contact Brisa Van Galen, VIA’s Economic Development Director by email or phone at brisa@viacdc.org, call or text 414-409-8832.
VIA can help you start your business
VIA helps current and future business owners create successful businesses through support with starting a business, navigating city permits and approvals, accessing financing and grants and much more. All of these services are offered for FREE and our priority is always to support neighbors first and foremost. Contact Brisa, VIA Economic Development Director, for more information at brisa@viacdc.org or +1 414.409.8832 . For more details on the neighborhood see the summary of the newest market analysis below or contact Brisa for the full report.
Starting a new Business? Looking for a Second Location?
Everything You Need is in Layton Park, Burnham Park, Silver City and Clarke Square.
Over 21,000 people
Layton Park, Burnham Park, and Silver City have a combined population of over 21,000 people
12,563 people per sq. mile
A population density of 12,563 people per square mile to support robust retail business
A High Growth Community
A dramatically higher growth rate compared to Milwaukee’s overall growth rate
A racially and ethnically diverse population
- 66% Latino
- 22% Caucasian
- 5% African American
- 4% Asian American
- 3% Other
Small Business Assistance Organizations
Contact Brisa at brisa@viacdc.org or 414.409.8832 for help starting, growing or relocating your business in Silver City, Burnham Park, Layton Park or Clarke Square.