Economic Development
South Milwaukee banquet center, museum and public space project moving forward with Bucyrus Foundation donation
The Bucyrus Foundation is donating $2 million to the city of South Milwaukee, enabling the development of a banquet facility, museum and public gathering space at two city-owned properties.
Mitchell International to get $600,000 in federal funds for runway repair
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee will receive $600,000 in federal funds to repair its primary runway after the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Wisconsin a $15.5 million grant to make infrastructure improvements at airports across the state.
Brew City Match to accept second round of applications
The Brew City Match collaborative is accepting a second round of applications from small business owners and commercial property owners within targeted Milwaukee commercial corridors.
Abele backs African American Chamber’s new co-working space with $300,000 gift
Milwaukee County executive Chris Abele has donated $300,000 to the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin’s fundraising campaign for its new innovation and co-working space on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Milwaukee.
WEC Energy Group pledges $2 million to kick-start Milwaukee 7’s next campaign
Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group is making a $2 million commitment to kick-start the Milwaukee 7’s next five-year fundraising campaign.
Racine to expand microenterprise loan program
The City of Racine has expanded its micro-enterprise loan program, which provides disadvantaged business owners with a $15,000 loan...
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Economic Trends: GRAEF CEO envisions strong year for company, city
2020 is shaping up to be a big year for GRAEF-USA Inc. The Milwaukee-based design and engineering firm at...
Two southeastern Wisconsin projects make WEDC’s top deals of 2019
Two of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.'s top economic development deals of 2019 were located in southeastern Wisconsin.
The two...
Milwaukee Tool considered South Carolina for Menomonee Falls project
Milwaukee Tool picked Menomonee Falls over open capacity at its parent company’s South Carolina operations, according to a Wisconsin...
Menomonee Falls plans TIF incentives for Milwaukee Tool project
Brookfield-based Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.'s massive campus project in Menomonee Falls will likely receive considerable assistance from the village, in addition to the $20 million tax incentives from the state.
