On Broadway, Inc.

American non-profit organization

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

Peter Nugent (Past President)
Greg Larsen (Past President)
Brian Johnson (Executive director)

Employees

2 Full-TimeWebsitewww.onbroadway.org

On Broadway, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, US. The Broadway District is bordered 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.

Farmers' Market On Broadway www.onbroadway.org/farmersmarket
Taste On Broadway www.onbroadway.org/tasteonbroadway

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

^ ""Economic Development Partners"". Archived from the original on August 18, 2013. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
^ Ryman, Richard (May 23, 2008). "Awards spell success for bringing back Broadway". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Retrieved July 5, 2008. ^{[dead link]}
^ "Broadway businesses vote 'no confidence' over Walmart store"
^ ""On Broadway under attack for Walmart idea"". Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
^ "Broadway District Controversy"
^ ""Wal-Mart proposal stirs debate"". Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2013.