By PrincessSafiya Byers Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Walker’s Budget Could Merge Two State Agencies
By Graham Kilmer A provision of Governor Walker’s recent budget proposal includes the formation of the Wisconsin Forward Development Authority, which would entail a merger of the Wisconsin Economic … [Read more...]
WHEDA officially launches the Refi Advantage
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...]
New Transform Milwaukee Loan Guarantee Program established to attract small businesses
Initiative to rejuvenate Milwaukee’s economy receives additional $3.25M The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) is designating a new program providing incentives to lenders … [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...]
Antonio Riley sworn in as HUD’s Midwest Regional Administrator
Antonio Riley was sworn in this week as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Regional Administrator for the six states in HUD’s Midwestern Region which includes Illinois, Indiana, … [Read more...]
WHEDA celebrates Olga Village grand opening
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) executive director Antonio Riley this week joined Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and community leaders including representatives from the … [Read more...]