Dream It. Build It. Grow It.
Help You’ll Need to Build Your Dream
Dream It.
Our ideas come from places of passion, hobbies or even curiosity and sometimes we just need help making sense of it all or organizing it. Below are a list of places to start!
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WWBIC:
The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) is a leading innovative statewide economic development corporation whose mission is “Putting Dreams to Work.”
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We also provide an opportunity for smart, successful business leaders, volunteers, and mentors to help our community. By sharing their knowledge, providing their services, and contributing their time and donations, we can all help build a brighter future for business in Milwaukee.
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The Small Business Development Center at UW-Milwaukee helps entrepreneurs succeed at any stage. We offer no-cost, confidential consulting and business education across a wide region, primarily serving Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Washington counties.
Build It.
You have the ideas and you have them thought out, now let’s start building. Below are a list of resources to connect with if you’re in need of financing, operations and more!
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The Commercial Revitalization Fund provides grant funding to businesses who are activating vacant storefronts and commercial property owners interested in renovating their buildings. The program was established by the Department of City Development (DCD) to improve and enhance the physical appearance of commercial buildings in the City's Commercial Corridors. The fund offers four different programs to assist businesses and property owners to invest in commercial storefronts in the City of Milwaukee. See below for program categories and eligible activities.
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Grow It.
Being connected and staying connected is important! Keep your business thriving and growing by connecting with organizations who can contribute your success.
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We champion the growth and sustainability of African American owned businesses by providing access to capital, education and advocacy through capacity building and strategic partnerships.
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To make Black Business the
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Collaborating with our partners, donors, and staff, GMUL offers programs in education and employment that open doors to opportunities that give individuals and families the chance to improve their lives and their community. Our advocacy and civic engagement efforts tackle serious issues impacting the community and seek partnerships and solutions to successfully address them.
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Visit Milwaukee creates economic impact and supports a stronger, more inclusive community by promoting Greater Milwaukee area as a premier tourism destination.
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