Founded 1980 in WI, Barefoot International, LLC began as a family-run team which has now grown into a large manufacturing company with 30+ employees. Barefoot International manufactures waterskiing and wakeboarding boating accessories to enhance the on water experience.

For more than 4 decades In-Place Machining has provided on-site machining solutions in-place, any place in the world. IPM is the premier provider of field machining, metrology, and large scale cutting & drilling for renewable energy, aerospace, industrial, and military customers.

Ian Sustar, founder of Sustar Woodworks, has been building furniture in his studio in the Riverworks BID on E Nash since 2013. Ian’s designs are influenced by the shaker philosophy that form follows function with the aesthetic coming from the wood itself. Each piece is handcrafted from premium domestic hardwoods using tradition woodworking joinery.

Running Rebels Community Organization has served Milwaukee youth and families for 40 years through mentoring, arts, athletics, and workforce development. They engage the community, youth, and their families, prevents involvement in violence, and the juvenile justice system; and coaches youth through their transition into adulthood.

Gathering Place brews a fresh line up of hop forward ales, clean and crispy lagers, and rustic farmhouse styles. Their beer is served at over 100 bars and restaurants throughout Milwaukee with cans sold at local grocery and liquor stores.

The Urban Craftsman builds bespoke furniture with local urban lumber. The business has many facets including design and build services, holiday gifts & home decor and lumber milling and sales.

Outpost Natural Foods, located on the edge of the Riverworks BID, is a community-owned cooperative celebrating fresh, made-from-scratch foods, sustainable living and the transformative power of a genuine, local economy.

The Riverwest Filling Station was born out of more than just love for food,beer, & liquor. It stemmed from love for adventure, community,& fuses it with a healthy dose of lifelong curiosity from owners Bryan &Miriam.

Todd and Renee are full time artists who have been working in their studio at the Nut Factory for eight years. They offer a wide range of artwork to collectors, businesses and galleries. Todd derives his subject matter from his yard, the sky and walks to and from his Riverwest studio.

Strong Microbials manufactures microbial products. These microbial products, like the world's first probiotic for honeybees SuperDFM-HoneyBee, are natural alternatives to the chemicals and antibiotics used on conventional farms.

Maryann owns the Ladle Lady soups and catering. She creates healthy soups by the quart, and ready-made meal bowls delivered right to your door. Each week, the menu is posted with new and inspired offerings.

CTC Supplies Inc. is a national distributor of janitorial and maintenance supplies with an emphasis on wiping rags processed from their recycling of textiles. They have been in business since 1980 and located in Riverworks for 10 years.

Jessica Laub is an artist who works in a variety of media to create ceramics, mosaics and paintings. Jessica uses clay to create dishware, sculptural forms and handmade tile that she pairs with stained glass, broken dishes and mirrors and in her mosaic work.