The Riverwest Currents is a monthly newspaper appearing in print and online. It is produced by local residents for local residents in Riverwest and surrounding neighborhoods. The Currents recently published the first two articles in a series about founding member businesses of Our Milwaukee, a local business alliance advocating for a stronger local economy and preservation of Milwaukee’s unique character. Check out these features on Alterra Coffee and Brewery Credit Union:

“Even if you shift a percentage of your spending from big-box to local, it will make an impact on the community. It’s not an issue of all-or-none, and I think that is an important distinction to make - where you choose to spend your dollars is one of the easiest ways to make a difference...” To read the full article about Alterra Coffee and Our Milwaukee click here.

“In order to make Milwaukee a more sustainable community, our goal is to build market share for locally-owned, independent businesses by increasing awareness about the personal and community benefits of choosing local...” Read the full article about Brewery Credit Union and Our Milwaukee by clicking here.

If you’d like to learn more about Our Milwaukee, please visit www.ourmilwaukee.net for information on becoming a member, the benefits of buying local and a list of member businesses.