Urban Economic Development Association of WI (UEDA)

10/04/2023

📣 CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Join us for Latino Family Expo & Festival ! We will be there distributing information on banking, affordable housing, and more, and we would love to have you there with us. We are particularly looking for Spanish speaking volunteers to make our resources as accessible as possible.
📆 Date: Saturday, October 28th
⏰ Time: 11am-4pm
📍 Location: St Augustine Preparatory Academy

Message us about signing up for a shift today!

Latino Family Expo & Festival Join El Conquistador Latino Newspaper as we host our 12th Annual Latino Family Expo on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 11 AM to 4 PM at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, 2607 South 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53207. More than 10,000 people attend this exciting event tha...

09/29/2023

Happening tomorrow- Mercado Celebrando la Herencia Hispana! Join our friends at mercadoMKE to experience the rich culture, flavors, and rhythms that make Hispanic heritage so special. With over 30 vendors showcasing unique crafts, delicious food trucks serving up mouthwatering dishes, and live music that'll have you dancing the day away, it's guaranteed to be an unforgettable time!
📅 Date: Saturday, September 30th
🕒 Time: 1pm-6pm
📍 Location: BMO Harris Bank 2266 S. 13th St Milwaukee, WI

Bring your friends and family for a day filled with fun, learning, and connecting with our diverse community. Let's come together to honor and appreciate the beauty of Hispanic culture!

09/13/2023

UEDA member Milwaukee Christian Center was highlighted by TMJ4 News for their youth's work with an inspiring mural created through the MCC Community Art Leaders Program!

Nine aspiring artists from the community art leaders program worked on designing a mural that best reflected the Kosciuszko Community Center.

Nine aspiring artists who were accepted into the community art leaders program worked on designing a mural that best reflected the Kosciuszko Community Center.

08/24/2023

📅 TONIGHT is the last of the 2024 Milwaukee County Budget Town Halls. 📅

08/18/2023

Have you heard about Rev-Up MKE, 📣
Reve-Up MKE is a small business pitch competition and mentoring program by Near West Side Partners, Inc., Marquette University, and Town Bank.

Entrepreneurs can start or expand their businesses in the vibrant Near West Side community. The winner will receive a $10,000 cash gift, $25,000 in in-kind services, and support from anchor institutions, with the live pitch contest taking place on September 13th.

Save the date for the pitch contest and spread the word!

Near West Side Partners, in partnership with Marquette University and Town Bank, A Wintrust Community Bank, is happy to announce that applications for the sixth Rev-Up MKE competition are now open! Rev-Up MKE is a small business pitch competition and business mentoring program that provides crucial....

08/18/2023

Join WWBIC (Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation) for their training sessions next week.

WWBIC offers free sessions to help individuals start and grow their businesses in Wisconsin.

08/16/2023

The Milwaukee County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has launched the Complete Communities Transportation Planning Project. This is an effort to increase pedestrian and biker safety and address reckless driving. Milwaukee County is working with municipal leaders and residents to develop a comprehensive, data-driven, countywide plan.

Milwaukeeans are requested to take the survey and provide input on the plan.

Review the Complete Communities Transporation Planning Project documents, news, meetings, and updates below ⬇️

Milwaukee County’s goal is to enrich your life by providing essential services that meet your needs and those of your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends.

08/11/2023

📣 Milwaukee County Residents Have Opportunity to Engage on 2024 Budget📣

Milwaukee County Budget Town Halls are the opportunity for residents to hear about the vision and mission, get connected to key resources, and share their thoughts regarding the budget.

Attend these events to learn about budget plans, voice opinions, or for the resource and job fairs!

08/10/2023

VOTING ENDS TODAY at 5️⃣ PM‼️

LISC Milwaukee (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) wants you to cast your vote for your favorite 2023 MANDI Finalists in the Wells Fargo People's Choice Award Category. Voting ends on August 9th at 5:00 p.m.

Voting will take place on Urban Milwaukee's website. Cast your vote today!

Visit www.urbanmilwaukee.com/mandivote

08/07/2023

Are you a nurse working to promote health equity through teaching, leading, or practicing equity-minded nursing❓ Or do you know an equity-minded nurse❓

AARP Wisconsin has a "Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action," This will award five equity-minded nurses with a prize award and paid travel for recognition at its health equity summit in Washington, DC, Oct. 31-Nov. 1.

Please share and nominate any outstanding nurses you know

Are you or do you know an equity-minded nurse working to promote health equity through teaching, leading, or practicing equity-minded nursing?

08/06/2023

We've been out enjoying this year's Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival, talking with lots of people & connecting them to community resources!

08/04/2023

Milwaukee's Bronzeville Week starts tomorrow, August 5! Check out this full list of events happening all week. It's a favorite time of year for us at UEDA, when this week showcases the vibrancy of the neighborhood we call home. And we'll see you at the Cultural & Arts Festival on Sunday! 🎉😍
Link to schedule here: https://tinyurl.com/bddxvvjz

08/03/2023

Associated Bank recently announced its new Community Uplift Loan Program, which is focused on serving minority and women-owned businesses by providing loans or lines of credit from $5,000 to $50,000 and flexible credit criteria.

Check out the program with the press release 📰

Associated Bank is proud to introduce their new Community Uplift Loan Program dedicated to serving minority and woman-owned businesses by providing loans or lines of credit from...

08/02/2023

The Milwaukee Christian Center is hosting a Lunch & Learn for their YouthBuild program on Tuesday, August 8th from 11:30am-12:30pm. They are actively recruiting for their 2023-2024 cohort.

Community partners, mentors, educators, and young adults are invited. ✉️

07/31/2023

Northwestern Mutual will contribute $3 million to boost affordable housing initiatives in Milwaukee. The company will provide a significant investment in the Milwaukee Community Land Trust and will help support Acts Housing's homeownership acquisition fund.

Learn more in this Milwaukee article 🌐

Insurance company to fund two nonprofits: a land trust and home acquisition fund.

07/28/2023

Milwaukee City Development (DCD) has an engagement checklist related to the Growing MKE

What is Growing MKE?
The Department of City Development (DCD) is leading an effort called Growing MKE. Growing MKE is a citywide planning effort that will set a framework for housing growth and choice in Milwaukee. The project will result in a proposed amendment to the Citywide Policy Plan and updates to the City’s Zoning Code. DCD will be seeking public input this summer and early fall.

Learn more at 🌐https://city.milwaukee.gov/DCD/Planning/PlansStudies/Comprehensiveplanning/CitywidePolicyPlan/Growing-MKE?fbclid=IwAR2t79dAZkMac01jKSmRrkbueVx23mV_0a-lFd0G8jFmZKaHKR01fgenJPk

07/26/2023

Check out this story from TMJ4 News about UEDA member Milwaukee Christian Center and the inspiring mural the created through the MCC Community Art Leaders Program!

Nine aspiring artists who were accepted into the community art leaders program worked on designing a mural that best reflected the Kosciuszko Community Center.

07/24/2023

Volunteers needed for Doors Open Milwaukee with Historic Milwaukee, Inc.!

Doors Open Milwaukee will be held on September 23 and 24. The program will offer tours at 100+ locations throughout Milwaukee over the two day event and we are seeking volunteers!

Volunteer duties:
◾Greet visitors at a building site entrance and briefly tell them what to expect at that particular site
◾Track visitor attendance with a clicker
◾Work with buildings owners and managers to ensure that visitors follow any necessary building requirements
◾For ticketed tour sites: Check attendee tickets and/or registration list

To register to volunteer or learn more visit: 🌐
https://app.initlive.com/web-admin/app/ #/join-party?k=bj0qgbp1gsz3h0

07/22/2023

A proposal to update the Downtown Area Plan with the Connec+ing MKE: Downtown Plan 2040 is being considered for adoption by the Milwaukee Common Council.

A link to the Final Draft of Connec+ing MKE: Downtown Plan 2040 is available online: 🔹engagemke.com/connectingmke/draftplan
🔸milwaukee.gov/downtownplan

Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at milwaukee.gov/citychannel

07/21/2023

📣 Call for Volunteers 📣

United Methodist Children's Services is looking for volunteers to cook in the Community Food Center.

"Do you have a great recipe you'd like to share with our community? Come and cook it for us on Wednesdays. The kitchen is available between 9:00am-10am on Wednesdays and the food cooked will be served to our Community Food Center clients during open hours. Once the food is prepared, you'd be welcome to stay and serve it to our community members, but that isn't required."

Those interested can reach out to Sha'Ron for more information at sha'[email protected]

07/20/2023

The State of Wisconsin is surveying residents to understand who has access to internet and how affordable it is.

This survey covers different areas and will affect how much federal funding the State of Wisconsin will get to expand broadband.

Please share and take the survey at 🌐
https://maps.psc.wi.gov/apps/WISER/index.html

07/18/2023

The Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Justice Center host a free monthly Mobile Legal Clinic. This is a walk-in clinic with service on a first-come, first-served basis.

The clinic can help with legal advice for issues on:
◾️landlord/tenant
◾️eviction and eviction records
◾️small claims
◾️debt/collections
◾️probate
◾️guardianship
◾️divorce
◾️child custody/placement
◾️child support
◾️pardons/expungement.

For information about the next available brief legal advice clinics, visit www.marquettelegalclinic.org 🌐

The Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics (MVLC) provide free brief legal advice and referral services. The clinics are staffed by volunteer law students and attorneys. Download the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic flyer which details clinic services, hours, and locations. Download the flyer for the cli...

07/14/2023

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson recently held his 2023 State of the City Address.

Mayor Johnson spoke about topics including employment, safety, growth of the City, lead issues in Milwaukee and much more.

Watch the video below 🔽

07/12/2023

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council is offering in-person free Fair Housing Training Seminars this spring and summer. The seminars will cover a wide range of fair housing topics, including:

◾Local, state, and federal fair housing laws
◾Advertising units in compliance with fair housing law
◾Non-discriminatory negotiation with prospective tenants
◾Interacting with current tenants in a fair and legal manner
◾Reasonable accommodations and modifications for tenants with disabilities.

The last one will be held on July 26, 2-4pm for Wauwatosa rental housing providers.

The Fair Housing Council is offering in-person free Fair Housing Training Seminars this spring and summer: Wednesday, May 24, 1:00 – 3:00pm for Madison rental housing providers: Madison Public Library, Central Branch 201 W. Mifflin Street Online registration: https://tinyurl.com/FHTrainingMadison ...

07/11/2023

Sharing is caring! Check out this opportunity to build a sustainable future for our community. Anyone can join in!

We are 5 Days Away from our MKE United Big Ideas Day! This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts on how we can create a more sustainable and healthier place to live for our future. Register today and bring a guest with you!
https://bit.ly/mkeunitedbigideasday2023

07/11/2023

Happening THIS Saturday! Check out this opportunity for anyone to weigh in on our future sustainability as a community.

We are 5 Days Away from our MKE United Big Ideas Day! This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts on how we can create a more sustainable and healthier place to live for our future. Register today and bring a guest with you!
https://bit.ly/mkeunitedbigideasday2023

07/05/2023

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council (MMFHC) is conducting outreach and education activities to raise awareness about the role of bias in home appraisals in perpetuating racial disparities in home values. They are urging home buyers to report instances of discrimination and have created educational materials to help consumers recognize signs of appraisal bias, such as undervaluing homes in neighborhoods of color compared to similar homes in white neighborhoods.

Persons who feel they may have experienced illegal housing discrimination should call 1-877-647-FAIR, a toll-free number. Callers within the 414 area code may call 414-278-1240. Information about MMFHC services and fair housing rights and responsibilities can be found at fairhousingwisconsin.com. All services to victims of illegal housing discrimination are free of charge.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: June 13, 2023 CONTACT: Sarah Jenkins Program Manager, Outreach and Education Program [email protected] Cell: 419-503-0529 BIAS IN HOME APPRAISALS PLAYS KEY ROLE IN RACIAL WEALTH GAP Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Conducts Outreach to Raise Com...

06/30/2023

ICYMI...we dropped a FB photo album from our 2023 fundraiser, Carnival Milwaukee, earlier this month (fun!) Check out the full recap, including a link to the tribute video to Bill Johnson, our former Executive Director who created this event & a flier of all our Food Tasting vendors from over the years. THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, partners, and guests! 🎉 and save the date for 2024 - Friday, March 8, 2024! Check it all out here:

We wanted to take a moment to provide you with a brief recap of the event held on March 3rd and extend our heartfelt gratitude to the UEDA Community.

06/22/2023

Check out these opportunities to do good work in the community with our Members & Partners! https://tinyurl.com/yrn733uv
WWBIC, United Methodist Children's Services Social Development Commission (SDC), SecureFutures, Riverworks MKE, Near West Side Partners, Inc., Milwaukee Christian Center, Legal Aid MKE, Dominican Center, Common Ground Works, and Acts Housing

06/13/2023

06/09/2023

Last week our staff had a celebratory lunch at HoneyBee Sage Wellness to congratulate our Trinity Fellow Kat on her recent graduation and to say a mini-farewell. We enjoyed fancy tea beverages, soup and salad from The Ladle Lady, and lively conversations 😊 She'll still be connected to UEDA as she begins her next professional journey as an advocate (yay!) Thank you Kat!

06/08/2023

Join Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) for their First Time Home Buyer Webinar! 🏠

Buying a home is a big commitment. Let WHEDA help explain the process, terms, requirements, and WHEDA’s six steps to homeownership.

WHEDA First Time Home Buyer Webinar Schedule: 📅
▪ June 20th:
▪ July 18th
▪ August 15th

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest, most exciting decisions you'll ever make. Find out how WHEDA can guide you toward your future home in 6 simple steps, by attending one of our FREE first-time home buyer seminars! If you never thought you could become a homeowner, you absolutely can - - and WH...

06/02/2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Milwaukee Business Journal Woman of Influence winners 🏅!

This year’s group includes UEDA Members:
▪ Kathryn Berger of CG Schmidt, Inc. (Community Supporter)
▪ Kamaljit Jackson of WWBIC (Community Supporter)
▪ Catrina Crane of Menomonee River Valley Partners (Mentor)
▪ Gina Stilp of Zilber Family Foundation (Nonprofit Leadership)

Leading with Passion and Purpose

06/01/2023

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council is offering in-person free Fair Housing Training Seminars this spring and summer. The seminars will cover a wide range of fair housing topics, including:

- Local, state, and federal fair housing laws
- Advertising units in compliance with fair housing law
- Non-discriminatory negotiation with prospective tenants
- Interacting with current tenants in a fair and legal manner
- Reasonable accommodations and modifications for tenants with disabilities.

Join on June 8th from 2-4:00 pm for Milwaukee rental housing providers at the Washington Park Library (212 N. Sherman Ave).

This training will take place in the Finney Community Room of the Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Avenue. This training is in-person only.

05/31/2023

First - The Resource for People with Disabilities work was highlighted by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The piece featured the challenges of those in Milwaukee waiting for Social Security Administration's approval of disability benefits.

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05/30/2023

Milwaukee Public Library is hosting Community Conversations this spring at all branches. Join this informal conversation with City Librarian Joan Johnson and library staff to let us know why your library is important to you and what role it plays in your neighborhood.

Upcoming dates include:
▪️ June 5th from 6-7 pm at Good Hope (7715 W. Good Hope Rd.)
▪️ June 10th from 11-Noon at East Side Branch (2320 N. Cramer St.)

The Milwaukee Public Library: inspiration starts here - we help people read, learn, and connect.

05/20/2023

The Zilber Family Foundation was highlited in the BizTimes "5 Minutes". They have been working to assist partners with an increased need for funding with the ending of federal aide programs from the pandemic.

As the COVID-19 pandemic subsided, the Zilber Family Foundation watched as federal aid programs for low-income families dried up just as rising inflation

05/19/2023

The Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are seeking comments from members of the public (including tenants, landlords, & tenant screening companies) about their rental housing experiences. It is looking for experience including searching, screening practices, how background information is used, fees, recommendation algorithms, etc.

To file a comment, submit it online at www.ftc.gov/tenantscreening.

Your comment will be public, so don’t include any confidential or sensitive information. File your comment by May 30, 2023.

05/16/2023

Season 2 of Radio Milwaukee’s By Every Measure podcast started in February. It continues to explore systemic racism in various sectors of Milwaukee. New episodes focus on the Black and Brown “brain drain” and improving Black birth outcomes. Follow and listen to the series here ⬇

By Every Measure is a podcast that explores systemic racism in various sectors of Milwaukee, looking closely at how those systems were formed and how they can — and need — to be changed. The series will use data to examine the immense disparities that are systemically woven into the Black experi...

05/10/2023

Milwaukee Public Library is hosting Community Conversations this winter at all branches. Join this informal conversation with City Librarian Joan Johnson and library staff to let us know why your library is important to you and what role it plays in your neighborhood.

Upcoming dates include:
▪️ May 20th from 9:30-10:30 am at Villard Square (5190 N. 35th St.)
▪️ June 5th 6-7 pm at Good Hope (7715 W. Good Hope Rd.)

The Milwaukee Public Library: inspiration starts here - we help people read, learn, and connect.