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Brew City Match is an innovative collaboration that will fuel commercial corridor revival and the resurgence of entrepreneurship in Milwaukee. The program is being launched within the Historic King Drive, North Avenue & Fond du Lac, and Cesar Chavez Drive corridors.
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.
Check out the current commercial listings for sale by the City of Milwaukee! From retail stores, mixed-use buildings, multi-family properties or industrial facilities for sale and renovation.
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The City of Milwaukee has hundreds of opportunities for new home building. Our affordable lot prices can put a newly constructed home within your reach.
The Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) serves Milwaukee businesses by providing low-interest loans. Our approach is unique in that we share the risk with all participants in a project, lend in partnership with a bank, and lend funds at a higher risk level in order to increase the feasibility of a project.
With the $20,000 forgivable loan Homebuyer Assistance Program and the additional $500 ROOTS Landscaping Program Incentive, we can help make the dream of homeownership a reality. Commercial properties and programs to help with rehab are also listed. http://city.milwaukee.gov/HBA
The City-Wide White Box program is designed to provide targeted financial incentives to increase the vitality of the neighborhood commercial corridors. The funds will assist in recruiting new businesses to vacant commercial/retail tenant spaces in commercial buildings.