Affordable land and leasing costs, abundant fresh water, an educated workforce, low business costs and easy access to financing, technical assistance and efficient transportation have helped local businesses succeed and grow.
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Department of City Development
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We believe the advantage of doing business in Milwaukee is that we offer the power of partnerships to maximize the opportunities to grow businesses. That's why we've assembled a toolbox of resources designed to jump-start a new business, expand an existing company,and support business relocation. We can work together to make your business and our City a success.
A listing of local, statewide and federal resources for businesses dealing witht he current COVID-19, also known as Novel Corona Virus, outbreak
(414) 269-1440
MEDC is a private non-profit corporation that serves Milwaukee businesses by providing low interest loans and other resources.
(414) 286-5642
The Redevelopment Authority has an aggressive approach to assessing and remediating brownfield properties. We can help you find a brownfield for redevelopment or connect you with a variety of financial resources for your brownfield redevelopment project.
Commercial Sites: (414) 286-8201
We can help you find an industrial or commercial site for your business.
Special state and federal tax incentives are available to businesses in Milwaukee.
Tax Credits for Historic Income-Producing Buildings
Owners of historic income-producing properties in Wisconsin may be eligible for two income tax credits that can help pay for their building's rehabilitation.
Links to employment efforts, other financing and workforce resources and information about Milwaukee.
(414) 286-8201
Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) is an economic development tool used by the City of Milwaukee and other municipalities to leverage private development investment. Milwaukee has created more than 89 Tax Incremental Districts (TIDs) to support a variety of projects.