Urban Economic Development Association of WI (UEDA)

12/06/2022

Join Connecting MKE TODAY for their "Community Open House"❗
Learn about the Downtown Area Plan Update and give your feedback.

View the plan here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S5FrD3ipwnfHYKc1c-e07EO_Xb7zYGxj/view?usp=sharing

12/05/2022

Join us this weekend for a Community Resource Fair! We will have resources related to housing, banking, and more ➕

Come hear from these employers and organizations 📢

12/02/2022

Join NCRC on Dec. 2 and answer: What does it mean to have a home where you feel welcomed free from discrimination?

Join the Challenge!

Learn more and join at www.ncrc.org/welcomeme

12/01/2022

The AACCWI and Literacy Services of Wisconsin partnered together to provide a unique experience for adults 18+ pursuing their High School Equivalency Diploma. The students enrolled at LSW to obtain their HSED had the opportunity to also explore entrepreneurship simultaneously. These students/entrepreneurs have successfully completed the 14-week RISE MKE Entrepreneurial Training Program and now they're ready to pitch their businesses to you!!

JOIN THEM TONIGHT!

Register here: https://www.aaccwi.org/risemke/2022pitchnight

11/21/2022

Menomonee River Valley - Advance Your Skills

Menominee Valley Partners had 117 individuals complete the Valley Skills Courses over the 2021-2022 academic year!

These courses were offered through a partnership between Menomonee Valley Partners and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) to upskill current Valley employees. This strengthens both the employee's skillset and helps Valley businesses grow their own talent. Learn about the Valley Skills Courses here 🔽

Menomonee Valley Partners & Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) are partnering to offer a variety of training opportunities to upskill current Valley employees.

11/16/2022

The Department of Corrections will be facilitating multiple Community Input Listening Sessions to provide the public an opportunity to review plans, ask questions and submit comments on a proposed secure youth facility at 7930 W. Clinton Ave., Milwaukee.

All three sessions will be held at the Milwaukee Police Academy, 6680 N Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee. The public will have an opportunity to review preliminary site plans and view the latest renderings. DOC and building design staff will be available during each session to present on specific topics, facilitate discussion, answer any questions, and take public comment. Click here for more details about the facility.

11/15/2022

Join SCORE for small business programming to help businesses build their brand! The first session is next week!

🚨New 3-Part Branding Workshop @ The Sherman Phoenix Marketplace!

Join Branding Expert Jay Olson and SCORE Mentors of SE Wisconsin at the Sherman Phoenix Marketplace for a 3-part workshop designed to help small business owners build their brands and grow their business.

Part 1: Wednesday, Nov 30th @ 9am
Part 2: Thursday, Dec 8th @ 9am
Part 3: Wednesday, Dec 14th @ 9am

Agenda:

9am - 9:30am: Registration & Networking
9:30am - 11am: Workshop
11am: Sherman Phoenix Marketplace Opens

Register for Part 1 today! https://sewisconsin.score.org/event/building-your-brand-part-1-debunking-myths-about-branding

11/15/2022

Health Compass Milwaukee Training

Interested in learning how to better use Health Compass Milwaukee in your organization or role?

Join the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership and partners TODAY for a virtual Health Compass Milwaukee training from 1-2 p.m., where you'll learn what data is available, how to find the data you need, how to search for data that reveal disparities and inequities, and explore tools and resources for moving data to action.

Learn how to better use Health Compass Milwaukee, a one-stop, online resource for trusted, comprehensive, Milwaukee health-related data.

11/11/2022

Eyes on Milwaukee: $7.5 Million Grant Will Help Create 5,000 New Minority Homeowners

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It): 🔈
The Community Development Alliance (CDA) is allocating $2 million of the grant to Acts Housing's new acquisition fund. The fund is intended to preserve or create affordable housing by purchasing batches of properties and reselling homes to targeted owner-occupants instead of watching out-of-state investors build local portfolios. They also received a major boost with Wells Fargo awarding a $7.5 million grant. Read about these exciting investments and developments in Urban Milwaukee article.

Wells Fargo provides grant to boost homeownership for Milwaukee people of color.

11/09/2022

Last week UEDA celebrated 25 years at our Annual Community Gathering with nearly 60 of our closest friends, members and partners. Thank you to those who joined us! It was a classic UEDA event of connection and fellowship.

We recognized Brian Peters as our Outstanding Community Partner and Maria Prioletta as our Extraordinary Volunteer. Look for a recap on our website soon!

Check out some photos of the event 📸

11/05/2022

2023 Wisconsin Titan 100 | United States

Congratulations to these UEDA Members for being recognized by Wipfli in the Titan 100, the top CEOs and C-Level Executives!

This list included Lafayette Crump (City of Milwaukee Department of City Development), Maysee Herr (Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce), Clarence Johnson (Wisconsin Community Services), Jud Snyder (BMO Harris Bank), Brian Sonderman (Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity), and Tracy L. Williams (YWCA Southeast Wisconsin).

The Titan100 is a program to recognize a premier group of 100 CEO’s and C-level executives in the Wisconsin and greater Milwaukee metropolitan area. Representing both the private and public sector, these leaders are Titans of industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and in...

10/31/2022

Last Chance to provide feedback❗❗

Join the City of Milwaukee Health Department tomorrow to inform the 2023-2028 Community Health Improvement Plan!

Meetings will include a brief presentation of the Community Health Assessment, results of the Priority Issue Survey and photo campaign, and small group discussions to prioritize top issues.

For more information or to RSVP, go to Milwaukee.gov/elevate

10/28/2022

Don't Miss Out! The last opportunity to join a meeting is November 1st 📆
The Milwaukee Health Department is seeking feedback from the Milwaukee community to help choose priorities for the 2023-2028 MKE Elevate Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). Join MKE Elevate at one of four upcoming community meetings.

The meetings are open to anyone who lives, works, or plays in Milwaukee. Interested participants can register at Milwaukee.gov/MKEelevate

10/25/2022

Wisconsin's Economic Outlook Webinar

Wisconsin's Economic Outlook hosted by the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration recently released the webinar recording.

The Wisconsin Department of Administration hosts a virtual economic outlook roundtable with the Department of Revenue. DOR Secretary Peter Barca provides an overview of Wisconsin business initiatives followed by senior state economists who present information on Wisconsin's economic landscape, including data on employment, personal income, wages, and sales tax revenues. Watch the recording here and view the slides here.

The Wisconsin Department of Administration hosts a virtual economic outlook roundtable with the Department of Revenue. DOR Secretary Peter Barca provides an ...

10/21/2022

Nominations CLOSE today! 📆

The City of Milwaukee is seeking nominations for the 2022 Equity Awards. The Equal Rights Commission is seeking nominations for the 2022 Equality Awards, recognizing an individual, community organization, business, and young person for exemplary social and moral responsibility, leadership and outstanding achievements in eliminating discrimination and supporting civil and human rights for all Milwaukeeans.

If you would like to nominate an individual or organization for a 2022 Equality Award, contact the ERC at [email protected]. Nominations are easy to submit and are due by Friday, October 21.

10/20/2022

The Milwaukee Health Department is seeking feedback from the Milwaukee community to help choose priorities for the 2023-2028 MKE Elevate Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). Join MKE Elevate at one of four upcoming community meetings.

The meetings are open to anyone who lives, works, or plays in Milwaukee. Interested participants can register at Milwaukee.gov/MKEelevate

10/19/2022

On Thursday from 5-6 PM join the United Way for their virtual "Homeless Advocacy Event"❗

This session will cover how to advocate for those experiencing homelessness.

Learn more and register to attend at: https://unitedwaygmwc.org/Homelessness-Awareness-Week

10/17/2022

Join us THIS THURSDAY❗ BIDs and NIDs: Overview & Outlook

Held in partnership with the City of Milwaukee Department of City Development Commercial Corridors team, this session will feature a primer on an established tool for community and economic development: BIDs and NIDs (business and neighborhood improvement districts).

Registration Link: https://uedawi.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/emerging-topic-series-2-bids-nids

10/14/2022

Business & Technology Room · MPL

Join the Grand Open at Milwaukee Public Library Business Commons next week 📅

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

10/14/2022

Congratulations to the awardees! And congratulations to Bank On Greater Milwaukee for celebrating three years!

Bank On Greater Milwaukee is proud to congratulate the winners of the 2022 Bank On Champion Awards for their accomplishments to support safe and accessible banking! 🏅

Bank On Greater Milwaukee honored them on September 29th with an awards ceremony with nearly 50 attendees.

◾️ Dan Krohn - TMG Wisconsin
◾️ Rose Oswald Poels and Heather Mackinnon - Wisconsin Bankers Association Association
◾️ Migdalia Ervin - Social Development Commission (SDC)
◾️ Jaime De Jesus, Sr. - Innovative Educational Solutions Institute, Inc.
◾️ Raymond Monk - Northwest Side Community Development Corporation
◾️ Adam Procell - The Community Warehouse - Partners in Hope Program
◾️ Conor Williams - Community Advocates & Milwaukee Re-Entry Council

View the blog post, which includes remarks from the Mayor, awardee bios, and photos: https://bankonmilwaukee.org/bank-on-announces-the-2022-champions/

10/13/2022

Considering nominating an individual, business, community organizations and/or young person for the 2022 Equality Awards! They recognize those in our community for exemplary leadership & achievements in eliminating discrimination and supporting civil and human rights. Nominations are simple to submit - they are due Friday, October 21. Details below!

10/13/2022

ONE WEEK AWAY 📆

Held in partnership with the City of Milwaukee Department of City Development Commercial Corridors team, this session will feature a primer on an established tool for community and economic development: BIDs and NIDs (business and neighborhood improvement districts). They continue to evolve to meet the needs of local neighborhoods and supporting commercial corridors.

Attendees will have time to ask questions, enjoy food and drinks, and networking!
Register to join us: 📋https://uedawi.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/emerging-topic-series-2-bids-nids

10/12/2022

Join us on October 20th to learn about BIDs & NIDs!

Held in partnership with the City of Milwaukee Department of City Development Commercial Corridors team, this session will feature a primer on an established tool for community and economic development: BIDs and NIDs (business and neighborhood improvement districts).

Attendees will have time to ask questions, enjoy food & drinks, and networking!
Register to join us: https://uedawi.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/emerging-topic-series-2-bids-nids

10/04/2022

Join the City of Milwaukee Health Department tomorrow to inform the 2023-2028 Community Health Improvement Plan! 📆

Meetings will include a brief presentation of the Community Health Assessment, results of the Priority Issue Survey and photo campaign, and small group discussions to prioritize top issues.

For more information or to RSVP, go to Milwaukee.gov/elevate

09/22/2022

Help inform the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s 2023-2028 Community Health Improvement Plan!

Join one of four meetings this fall. Meetings will include a brief presentation of the Community Health Assessment, results of the Priority Issue Survey and photo campaign, and small group discussions to prioritize top issues.

For more information or to RSVP, go to Milwaukee.gov/elevate.

09/19/2022

Milwaukee Public Schools is seeking employers for the Youth Apprenticeship and Connection Fair. Employers seeking MPS students to work or apprentice can attend this event to meet student, conduct interviews, and network with other employers. 🧰

The event will be held on Thursday, September 29th from 9 AM to 1 PM. It is being held at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Downtown Campus (700 W. State St., Milwaukee, 5322).

Organizations interested in reserving a space need to register by September 21st by emailing ([email protected]) or by phone (414-475-8438).

09/15/2022

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Bank On Financial Institution Roundtable: Right Access, Right Account, Right Now!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

The FDIC is co-costing for the benefit of a Bank On program for the State of Georgia a "Bank On Financial Institution Roundtable: Right Access, Right Account, Right Now".

The roundtable will be a two-part webinar series scheduled for (Part 1) Tuesday, September 20, 2022, and (Part 2) Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM EST each day virtually.
BOGM Milwaukee partners attending include: Wells Fargo, CFE Fund, and the FDIC. To register online, click here: Register Here. ⬇

Dear Community Partners, Bank On Atlanta in conjunction with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, invite you to a two-day webinar series, Bank On Financial Institution Roundtable: Right Access, Right Account, Right Now. The two-part webinar series is scheduled for (Part 1) Tuesday, September 2...

09/13/2022

Each month UEDA highlights partner job openings!

Checkout openings at member & partners!

LINK: www. docs.google.com/document/d/1zKPOYpE1mTbBCZAOCFbMT08J0auwNq58lzk7NsAJvHc/edit?usp=sharing

09/13/2022

Wisconsin Saves Automatic Saving Initiative Underway❗️

This automatic saving initiative launched in April 2021 for employers in Wisconsin as part of a national pilot program.

Wisconsin Saves is designed to encourage millions of Wisconsinites to establish emergency savings accounts through the automated saving strategy of split deposit. 💵

Learn more and spread the word at www.americasaves.org.

09/12/2022

Upcoming Events - Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition

National Disability Voting Rights week is September 12 – 16, 2022.

This week raises awareness that voters with disabilities across the country have an important voice and helps them get registered and ready to vote and understand their rights.

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is hosting 2 webinars during this week to empower people with disabilities and their supporters to vote.

⚫ Guardianship and Voting: Preserving and Restoring the Right to Vote
⚫ Voting Rights Matter Lunch and Learn

Learn more and register here:

Upcoming Events

09/12/2022

Join the Urban Economic Development Association (UEDA) for the Emerging Topic Series session 1 on Special Purpose Credit Programs TOMORROW from 10-11:30 AM.

Hear from experts about what Special Purpose Credit Programs are, what the decision means, how community input can be gathered on the new programs, and more!

Read our blog post with event details to learn more ➕
www.uedawi.org/uncategorized/2022-emerging-topics-series-launches-on-september-13/

09/07/2022

WHEDA's annual conference will take place September 28-29 at Madison's Monona Terrace.
Attendees will learn about innovative practices and cutting-edge projects that are advancing equity in housing and economic opportunity throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

Register to attend and learn more here: https://mediasiteconnect.com/site/wheda-2022-info/page/090a381f-441e-423e-b7c7-08da6b5d3210

09/06/2022

To support other organizations or individuals interested in creating their own pop-up program, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Milwaukee created a tool kit. 🛠

This toolkit outlines the history of the Pop-Up MKE pilot, partners that made it possible, incentives and benefits that make a pop-up model worthwhile, best practices for making pop-ups a success, and how a pop-up program can be replicated.

Checkout the toolkit athttps://brewcitymatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pop-Up-MKE-Tool-Kit_2.pdf

09/02/2022

Social Development Commission (SDC) is looking for experienced contractors. SDC's Lead-Safe Homes Program completes necessary housing rehabilitation to control or eliminate lead hazards in the community, and we are looking for contractors to join our team. 🛠

SDC is hosting info sessions to educate anyone interested in completing lead abatement work for SDC!

⚫ September 2th at 2:00 PM
⚫ September 6th at 4:00 PM

Learn more at: www.cr-sdc.org/event/contractor-info-session-friday-september-2

08/31/2022

Social Development Commission (SDC) is looking for experienced contractors. SDC's Lead-Safe Homes Program completes necessary housing rehabilitation to control or eliminate lead hazards in the community, and we are looking for contractors to join our team. 🛠

SDC is hosting info sessions to educate anyone interested in completing lead abatement work for SDC!

⚫ September 2th at 2:00 PM
⚫ September 6th at 4:00 PM

Learn more at: www.cr-sdc.org/event/contractor-info-session-friday-september-2

08/30/2022

Data You Can Choose seeks applications for the Data Dream Award. Winners will realize their “data dream” through the professional services of DYCU and expertise of our partners. Milwaukee-area nonprofits will be selected through a competitive process and awarded at Data Day on October 19, 2022.

A Data Dream is an opportunity for an organization to move beyond limitations created by a lack of information, limited capacity to interpret data already collected, or a combination of both. Applicants share what would be different if their nonprofit had access to more information or data —how their planning, service provision, results, or funding might be improved with access to assistance in securing, analyzing, visualizing or presenting data. Data You Can Use staff, in partnership with students from UWM Marquette, and Northwestern Mutual data scientists, works over the next 3-9 months.

Apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEg7t1iJholr1zE6bgbGWC0WT3vpIrocsH51FCBi2cJc4CUw/viewform?usp=send_form

08/25/2022

Data Dream Contest 2022- Nonprofit Application

Data You Can Choose seeks applications for the Data Dream Award. Winners will realize their “data dream” through the professional services of DYCU and expertise of our partners. Milwaukee-area nonprofits will be selected through a competitive process and awarded at Data Day on October 19, 2022.

A Data Dream is an opportunity for an organization to move beyond limitations created by a lack of information, limited capacity to interpret data already collected, or a combination of both. Applicants share what would be different if their nonprofit had access to more information or data —how their planning, service provision, results, or funding might be improved with access to assistance in securing, analyzing, visualizing or presenting data. Data You Can Use staff, in partnership with students from UWM Marquette, and Northwestern Mutual data scientists, works over the next 3-9 months.

Have you ever wished your organization had more information or data about your work or the people you serve? A Data Dream is an opportunity for an organization to move beyond limitations created by a lack of information, limited capacity to interpret data already collected, or a combination of both....