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Small Business Development

Revolving Loan Program

The City of Milwaukee's Revolving Loan Program, administered by the Office of Equity and Inclusion, is designed to assist SBE-certified firms with financing for prime and sub contracts awarded to them by the City of Milwaukee.

Loan Program Parameters

  • Loan will be granted for up to 25% of the total contract dollars, with a maximum of $35,000 and a minimum of $1,500.
  • Loan funds may be used for working capital and/or bonding.
  • Loan repayment schedule will coincide with the contract payment schedule.
  • 5% fixed interest rate.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Certification by the City of Milwaukee Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program.
  • Recipient of a City, MATC, MPS, or MMSD contract as a prime or subcontractor.
  • Maximum number of six (6) loans throughout the duration of certification history.
  • Business must be located in the City of Milwaukee (Post Office Boxes are not acceptable).

Application

The Revolving Loan Program Application is available in both Word and Acrobat Reader formats.  (Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

 

Download RLP Application

 


Additional Resources

Start Smart Logo

StartSmart is an online tool that tells entrepreneurs what City and State permits and licenses are needed to open a business in Milwaukee. StartSmart is part of the City of Milwaukee’s Red Tape Rescue program, which aims to simplify starting and operating a business in Milwaukee. For questions, please contact [email protected]

Access StartSmart at: http://itmdapps.milwaukee.gov/StartSmart/ 


The following agencies can assist emerging and/or existing small business with financial and technical assistance. Please note, as a courtesy, we have offered many links to other websites and are not responsible for the content or the availability of these sites.

Business Consulting

Small Business Development Center - UWM
Services: Classes and Business Counseling
Phone: (414) 227-3240
Website: www.sce-sbdc.uwm.edu

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)

Business Counseling Assistance

Phone: (414) 297-3942

Website: http://www.scoresewisconsin.org/

Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corp. (WWBIC)

Training, Lending, Business Education, Incubator Program, Incubator Networking

Phone: (414) 263-5450

Fax: (414) 263-5456

Website: www.wwbic.com

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Business Development Assistance
Phone: (855) 469-4249
Website: http://inwisconsin.com

Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Training, Education, Counseling, Contracting

Phone: (414) 270-3600                    

Fax: (414) 270-3610

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.wispro.org


Financial Assistance

Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF)

Business Loans

Phone: (800) 475-3050

Fax: (612) 338-3236

Website: https://crfusa.com/

Kiva Zip
Crowdfunded Business Capital
Phone: (800) 475-3050
Fax: (612) 338-3236
Website: www.kiva.org

Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation
Business Loans and Grants
Phone: (414) 286-5840   
Fax: (414) 286-5778
Website: http://www.medconline.com/

Small Business Administration (Wisconsin Office)
Financial and Technical Assistance
Phone: (414) 297-3941       
Fax: (414) 297-1377
Website: www.sba.gov

Taxpayer Education & Communication
Office of Internal Revenue Service
Small Business Self- Employed Div- IRS
Start-up Business Packets and Tax Assistance

Phone: (414) 231-2156      
Fax: (414) 231-2143
Website: www.irs.gov

Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corp. (WWBIC)
Training, Lending, Business Education, Incubator Program, Incubator Networking
Phone: (414) 263-5450
Fax: (414) 263-5456
Website: www.wwbic.com


Technical Assistance

Small Business Administration (Wisconsin Office)

Financial and Technical Assistance

Phone: (414) 297-3941       

Fax: (414) 297-1377

Website: www.sba.gov

Small Business Development Center - UWM
Classes and Business Counseling
Phone: (414) 227-3240                       
Fax: (414) 227-3142
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sce-sbdc.uwm.edu


Workforce Development

Employ Milwaukee

Phone: (414) 270-1700

Fax: (414) 225-2375

Website: https://www.employmilwaukee.org

WRTP/BIG STEP (Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership)
Phone: (414)342-9787
Fax: (414) 342-3546
Website: http://www.wrtp.org/  


Certifying Agencies

Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee

HUD Section 3 Certification

Phone: (414) 286-5824

Website: https://www.hacm.org/

Milwaukee County Community Business Development Partners (CBDP)
DOT/DBE Certification
Phone: (414) 278-4747
Fax: (414) 223-1958
Website: https://mke.diversitycompliance.com/Default.asp

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)
SBE/VBE/WBE/MBE Certifications
260 W. Seeboth Street
Milwaukee, WI  53204
Phone: (414) 272-5100
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mmsd.com/procurement/swmbe  

State of Wisconsin Department of Administration 
Supplier Diversity MBE/WBE/DVB Certification
Phone: (608) 267-9550
Fax: (608) 267-0600
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://doa.wi.gov/Pages/DoingBusiness/SupplierDiversity.aspx

State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
DBE Certification
Phone: (414) 438-4583
Fax: (414) 438-5389
Website:  https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/civil-rights/dbe/default.aspx            


Professional Organizations

African American Contractors Association (Milwaukee Chapter)

Contact: Victory Simmons

Phone: (414)731-5666

Fax: (414) 267-2421

Email: [email protected]

The Business Council
Phone:  414-287-4108
Fax:  414-271-7753
Website: https://thebusinesscouncilmke.com/

Milwaukee Urban League
Phone: (414) 374- 5850     
Fax: (414) 562-8620
Website: http://www.tmul.org/

National Association of Minority Contractors (Wisconsin Chapter)
Phone: (414) 454-9475
Fax: (262) 703-5090
Website: https://www.namcwi.org/


Chambers of Commerce

African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin

Phone: (414) 462-9450 

Fax: (414) 462-9452

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.aaccwisconsin.org/

American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
Phone: (414) 604-2044
Fax: (414) 604-2070
Website: http://www.aiccw.org/

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
Phone: (414) 643-6963 
Fax: (414) 643-6994
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hccw.org             

Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
6815 W. Capitol Drive, Suite 204
Milwaukee, WI 53216
Phone: (414) 645-8828
Fax: (414) 649-8115
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hmongchamber.org

Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 414-306-6460
Fax: 414-933-1652
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.twbcc.com

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