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.
Find information about things to do and happenings in the City of Milwaukee.
Department of City Development
Milwaukee Health Department Coronavirus COVID-19 updates. For assistance, find COVID resources online or call the MHD COVID Hotline.
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.
(414) 286-8201
The Commercial Corridor Team (CCT) assists with the development of the City of Milwaukee's Commercial Corridors. Learn more about our resources by visiting the links.
Business improvement districts (BIDs)
City-wide White Box Program
Commercial sites
Façade and Signage Grants
A listing of local, statewide and federal resources for businesses dealing witht he current COVID-19, also known as Novel Corona Virus, outbreak.
COVID-19 Resources for Businesses
(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.
Industrial sites in Milwaukee
City-owned commercial property for sale
Milwaukee 7
Special state and federal tax incentives are available to businesses in Milwaukee.
New Markets Tax Credit (federal)
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (state)
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.
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.
Links to employment efforts, other financing and workforce resources and information about Milwaukee.
BizStarts Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee, StartSmart for Business
Invest in Downtown Milwaukee
Kiva City Milwaukee
Metro Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Tax Incremental Financing
U.S. Small Business Administration
Visit Milwaukee
Wisconsin Business Development
Wisconsin Department of Commerce labor training grants
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation
Brew City Match
Me2 - Energy Efficiency Opportunities
Purchasing power profiles
Retail Investment Fund (RIF)
Spending power & economic indicators
City Houses for Sale
Commercial Properties for Sale
Housing Help Tool