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On Broadway, Inc.
Founded1995 (1995)
FounderDistrict Business Owners, Residents, and Community Leaders
Location
  • Green Bay, WI
OriginsOrganized to promote the economic revitalization and historic preservation of Green Bay's near downtown west side
Area served
Broadway District, Green Bay, WI
Key people
Employees
2 Full-Time
Websitewww.onbroadway.org

On Broadway, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. The Broadway District is boarded by Mather St. on the north, Mason Street on the south, Ashland Avenue on the west and the Fox River on the east. On Broadway, Inc. is part of the Main Street Programs in the United States. It follows a multi-part approach to revitalization. Each approach is overseen by a committee made up of volunteers.[1]

History

On Broadway was founded in 1995.[2]

Events

On Broadway is responsible for numerous events throughout the year.

Wal-Mart Controversy

Wal-Mart offered to purchase the Larsen Canning Company industrial site, located in the Broadway District, from a governing board that includes the President and Executive Director of On Broadway, Inc.[3][4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Economic Development Partners"
  2. ^ Ryman, Richard (May 23, 2008). "Awards spell success for bringing back Broadway". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Retrieved July 5, 2008. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help) [dead link]
  3. ^ "Broadway businesses vote 'no confidence' over Walmart store"
  4. ^ "On Broadway under attack for Walmart idea"
  5. ^ "Broadway District Controversy"
  6. ^ "Wal-Mart proposal stirs debate"