Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Six municipal leaders announce endorsement of David Crowley for Milwaukee County Executive

State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa endorses David Crowley for County Executive

Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm endorses David Crowley for County Executive

Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier Johnson endorses David Crowley for Milwaukee County Executive

Mayor Bryan Kennedy endorses David Crowley for County Executive

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Relating to Employee Contracts and Funding for Homelessness

WHEDA issues $140 million housing revenue bond

Capital to help advance 931 units of affordable and workforce housing in Wisconsin

Statewide demand for affordable housing tax credits outstrips federal allocation

WHEDA CEO Altoro gains national honors with two new advisory roles

WHEDA Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants For Emergency and Extremely Low-Income Housing

From Superior to Beloit and Green Bay to Richland Center, 41 organizations around Wisconsin will share $1 million in grants from the WHEDA Foundation as they work to provide emergency shelter, transitional residences and extremely low-income housing.

Crowley Raises Over $53,000 for County Executive Race

WHEDA’s David Rouse earns lifetime achievement award from Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association

The award, presented at the mortgage bankers’ recent Best in Business banquet, recognizes Rouse’s achievements in a career featuring leadership roles in both the public and private sectors.

Gov. Evers Signs Eleven More Bills

Jennifer Sereno Joins WHEDA as Public Affairs Program Manager

Her experience includes marketing and public affairs campaign development, digital media strategy, issue management and brand advancement.

Melissa Goins of Maures Development Group Joins WHEDA Board

Founded by Goins in 2006, Maures has developed nearly 400 apartment units contributing more than $75 million of investment to the city of Milwaukee.

Ana Simpson Begins as WHEDA Director of Business and Community Engagement

Simpson has an extensive 20-year career in retail, business and corporate banking.

Rep. David Crowley announces bid for Milwaukee County Executive

“Growing up in a struggling family in Milwaukee County, I know what it’s like to be reliant on County services and what that really means to people in our community.”

Gov. Evers Announces Homelessness Project Grant Awardees

The grant awards are the result of a process that was started in June when the WHEDA Board of Directors approved making available to the Interagency Council $500,000 in statewide funding for programs that help people experiencing homelessness.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #41 Recreating the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

WHEDA finishes Fiscal Year 2019 with nearly a half-billion dollars in single family lending

WHEDA’s single family lending volume saw an increase in FY19.

Raynetta Hill of CommonBond Communities joins WHEDA board

Hill served as Associate Director for the Historic Business Improvement District No. 8 in Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers Appoints Joaquin Altoro to Serve as WHEDA Executive Director

Gov. Evers Reappoints Ivan Gamboa as WHEDA Board Chairman

Gamboa currently serves as Senior Vice President at Tri City National Bank in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

R.E. Management President Victoria Parmentier joins WHEDA board

"I look forward to serving on the WHEDA board and using my real estate management experience to advance WHEDA’s mission."

WHEDA Issues $165 Million in Single Family Bonding

The bonds will carry WHEDA’s general obligation. They are rated ‘AA+’ by Standard & Poor’s and ‘Aa2’ by Moody’s.

State Representative David Crowley joins WHEDA board

“I am honored and excited to join the board of WHEDA,” said Crowley.

WHEDA allocates $554,974 in federal housing tax credits to St. Anthony Apartments in Milwaukee

Grand opening celebrates addition of 60 affordable housing units

Milwaukee County Provides More Than $2 Million in Support for St. Anthony Place, Opening Today to Support the Formerly Homeless

St. Anthony Place is a huge step in Milwaukee County’s effort to end chronic homelessness in our community and provide permanent, supportive housing for those in need

City Recognizes Completion of the Washington Park Townhomes

Quality Housing Added to Milwaukee’s 30th Street Corridor

WHEDA receives $3,750,000 Capital Magnet Fund award

WHEDA was the only awardee in Wisconsin.

WHEDA finishes 2018 with nearly a half-billion dollars in single family lending

Largest amount of WHEDA lending since 2008 housing crisis

WHEDA Issues $148 Million Housing Revenue Bond

Capital to help advance 1,156 units of affordable housing in Wisconsin

WHEDA’s Maria Watts receives award from MARKETPLACE

Watts honored for her support of minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses in Wisconsin.

MARKETPLACE conference to recognize Wisconsin leaders in minority business development

Awards to be given to six individuals to recognize leadership and distinguished service in business and community development

WHEDA Foundation Awards $162,800 in 2018 Housing Grants to Milwaukee County

Eight awardees will create or improve 247 beds/units

WHEDA Foundation Awards $513,824 in 2018 Housing Grants

Housing providers to create or improve more than 1,005 beds/units

WHEDA announces HomeStyle® Renovation

Home buyers can buy and renovate a home with a single mortgage

WHEDA’s Stuart Kuzik begins new role as Director of Business and Community Engagement

Kuzik’s promotion is effective immediately.

Governor Walker Announces Initiative to Help Small Contractors Compete for Wisconn Valley Construction Work

Two capacity-building sessions targeting smaller contractors will be held in Milwaukee and Racine in August.

County Partnership in Addressing Homelessness Wins National Award

Thurgood Marshall Apartments one of four programs recognized by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for creating healthier home environments

WHEDA wins national HUD Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes

Thurgood Marshall Apartments in Milwaukee recognized for excellence in healthy housing innovation

Gov. Walker signs state tax credit legislation into law

New program to help finance affordable housing developments

WHEDA Foundation, Inc. announces 2018 Housing Grant Program Competition

Grant funds totaling $513,824 will be awarded to support the development and improvement of housing facilities for low-income persons with special needs.

Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance

93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol

HUD, VA Team up to Help 54 Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Homes in Wisconsin

The supportive housing assistance announced today is provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program.

WHEDA wins a $5,238,656 Capital Magnet Fund award

WHEDA won the fifth largest award in the country.

March 21 event to showcase resources available to manufacturers

Racine County event to provide manufacturers with information on how to grow their businesses with state and local resources

McCabe calls for ending 2 state subsidies benefiting select few to invest in community prosperity

“If a program works, keep it and fund it. If it doesn’t work, get rid of it.”

WHEDA Awards Seven Milwaukee-area Projects $3.2 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

31 projects expected to create more than 1,000 affordable housing units statewide

WHEDA funded $371.2 million in single family loans during 2017

2017 marks the 6th consecutive year of increased mortgage lending

WHEDA Foundation Awards $500,000 in 2017 Housing Grants

Special-needs housing providers to create or improve more than 542 beds/units

Register now for WHEDA Single Family Homeownership Conference

Early registration ends September 3, 2017. Registrations will be accepted up to September 22, 2017.

Governor Walker Unveils $11.1 Million in Small Business Financing

Which will provide new financing opportunities for the Transform Milwaukee area as well as statewide.

Registration underway for WHEDA Conference 2017

Well-known country recording artist and author, Jimmy Wayne is the featured keynote speaker.

Governor Walker Attends Welford Sanders Lofts Groundbreaking

The current phase of renovation and construction on the building started in February and will be complete in March 2018.

WHEDA provides a housing grant to help tornado victims in Rusk, Barron, and Jackson counties

WHEDA’s Natural Disaster Grants are used to assist with short-term, emergency housing needs.

Plan to Replace Mill Road Branch Moves Ahead

MPL Project Receives Tax Credit Award from WHEDA

WHEDA Awards Five Milwaukee Projects $3.3 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

26 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide

WHEDA unveils new app: Find a WHEDA Lender

New tool marks start of spring home buying season

Fitzgerald Applauds WHEDA Efforts to Combat Dairy Crisis

"I was pleased to hear that WHEDA has moved to implement one avenue through which the State of Wisconsin can assist the dozens of farmers impacted by the ongoing dairy crisis."

Governor Walker Announces Changes to Guarantee Loan Program for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers and Milk Processors

The loan guarantees reduce financial risk and exposure to lenders while ensuring that farmers and businesses have access to low-cost capital.

Governor Walker Highlights Success at Northern Wisconsin Economic Development Summit

Announces $10 million investment in rural economic development

Northwest Side CDC Advancing The North Corridor Vision

Keynote and discussion presented “The 30th Street Corridor Like You’ve Never Seen It Before”

Startup Milwaukee Releases Inaugural Milwaukee Startup Week Calendar

The week will feature 20+ events organized by 20+ organizations

Transform Milwaukee Strategic Action Plan Receives Award By American Planning Association – Wisconsin Chapter

American Planning Association – Wisconsin Chapter recognizes team’s exceptional planning effort

Governor Walker Leads State Efforts to Aid Northern Wisconsin Recovery

Governor Walker also requested a Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Damage Assessment as the first important step to requesting federal disaster assistance.

Governor Walker Appoints Ivan Gamboa to Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Gamboa currently serves as Senior Vice President at Tri City National Bank in Hales Corners.

Funding for Bronzeville project is good news for museum

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs May 3, 2016

WHEDA Awards Nine Milwaukee Projects Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

28 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide

LISC Milwaukee Announces Hire of New Lender and Real Estate Program Officer, Renata Bitoy Bunger

Renata has extensive experience in business development, real estate and lending.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Hires New Chief Financial Officer

Brian Nowicki brings 15+ years of government, economic development accounting experience to position

Governor Scott Walker Attends Freshwater Plaza Groundbreaking Ceremony

Freshwater Plaza is a mixed-use development that is located in the Fifth Ward and Walker’s Point neighborhood area.

Governor Scott Walker Appoints Mark Hogan as Chief Executive Officer of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

“I am honored to join the team at WEDC, and look forward to putting my experience to work for the people of Wisconsin,” Hogan said.

Social Development Commission Awarded WHEDA Foundation Grant

SDC is one of 28 organizations from across the state of Wisconsin that will share in the $500,000 in grant funds.

2015 HUD Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes Winners Announced

Alaska, Maine, Missouri and Wisconsin programs cited as national models

Governor Walker’s Failed Jobs Agency Should be Scrapped

The structure of WEDC raises questions about undue influence, further undermining public’s trust in their own government

LBWN, Impact Seven win Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Community First® Award

LBWN Rent-to-Own Homes transformed 24 vacant properties on Milwaukee’s South Side

JFC economic development briefings briefly gave me hope, and then not so much

"If voters in Iowa think our federal deficit is too high, just imagine what Governor Walker and his economic team in Wisconsin will do to it!"

HUD Awards Over $2.5 Million to Provide Permanent Homes and Services to Extremely Low-Income People with Disabilities in Wisconsin

Rental assistance to prevent unnecessary institutionalization

Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes

Today, Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes

WEDC Merger Must Include Fix to Outsourcing Loopholes

oday Citizen Action of Wisconsin called on Governor Walker and lawmakers to use the proposed merger of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) as an opportunity to fix the loopholes that allow public economic development dollars to go to companies engaged in outsourcing jobs.

News Conference: Ald. Coggs, President Murphy invite residents to foreclosure prevention session

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Michael J. Murphy

Mandel Group Completes Financing for North End Phase III Development

Project Includes Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, 168 Apartments

Maskani Place Opens in Harambee Neighborhood

Homeless families get a fresh start in empowering and green environment

3rd annual MKE Business Now Summit Tackles Entrepreneurship and Job Creation

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is again sponsoring the MKE Business Now entrepreneurship summit on Saturday, January 25.

Workshops and key agencies on tap for tomorrow’s Housing Resource Fair

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is inviting city residents to attend a housing resource fair tomorrow (Saturday, November 9) from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at LaFollette School, located at 3239 N. 9th St.

Lighthorse 4041 Recieves Urban Planning Award from Wisconsin Planning Association

Mixed Use Redevelopment in Shorewood, WI

The facts – MPS and its facilities

Citizens and taxpayers in the city of Milwaukee deserve to know the facts surrounding MPS and the use of district facilities.

Brisk Lease-up Continues at North End

Property Now Over 70% Leased

Common Council’s plan will allow developers to combat blight

More than 130 vacant, city-owned houses are set to be renovated or rebuilt and converted into rental properties, as a result of action by the Milwaukee Common Council last week.