New program allows WHEDA to refinance loans to its borrowers The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has rolled out its new Refi Advantage program. Effective August 30, 2013, … [Read more...]
WHEDA Foundation, Inc. awards housing grants to Milwaukee housing providers
Two Milwaukee recipients are located within “Transform Milwaukee” initiative The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has announced the WHEDA Foundation, Inc. is awarding … [Read more...]
WHEDA Refinancing Bill into is signed into law
Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 151 into law this week at Mound City Bank in Platteville. Senate Bill 151 allows the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) to refinance … [Read more...]
Gorman, Northcott partner to rebuild depressed Milwaukee neighborhoods
Tony Kearney walks into a classroom in the Northcott Neighborhood House on the north side of Milwaukee. Every seat is filled by 24 African American men learning construction. Kearney, the Project … [Read more...]
WHEDA to receive $35M in latest round of New Markets Tax Credits
NMTC program promotes job creation through investment in low-income communities The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), through its Community Development Entity, the Greater … [Read more...]
WHEDA Foundation awards housing grants to Milwaukee housing providers
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has announced the WHEDA Foundation, Inc. is awarding $500,000 in housing grants to special‐needs housing providers throughout the … [Read more...]
WHEDA announces McArthur Weddle joins WHEDA Board
Head of Northcott Neighborhood House has long record of community service in Milwaukee MADISON– The Executive Director of Milwaukee’s Northcott Neighborhood House, McArthur (Mac) Weddle is a new … [Read more...]
Taylor Moves Forward on Veterans Preference Points; Supports Mac Weddle
Bi-Partisan Veteran’s Bill gets hearing; supports Weddle appointment to WHEDA board Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) testified this week on a major veteran’s employment initiative, which she … [Read more...]
Mitchell Street Market Lofts Project breaks ground
Plans include 24 apartments and year-round fresh market In 2009 Associates in Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) students at Marquette University presented their class project, a twenty-four unit … [Read more...]
Fields announces Small Business Loan Guarantee Bill
State Representative Jason Fields (D-Milwaukee) last week introduced the Small Business Loan Guarantee legislation. “One of the most significant factors for African American businesses is lack of … [Read more...]