The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. signed five nondisclosure agreements with developers, including three for projects for which local NDAs weren’t previously disclosed.
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Posted inEconomic Development, Social Development Commission
SDC faces new board resignations and $3.5 million deficit amid push to restart services
Two board members resigned Tuesday over governance concerns as the Social Development Commission announced it has just $2,770 in cash, a $3.5 million net deficit, and is actively considering bankruptcy alternatives while trying to revive its tax assistance program.
Posted inEconomic Development, Health and Wellness
Energy bills are rising in Wisconsin. Who feels it most?
Some Wisconsin communities are hit harder by increasing energy prices. Explore where energy costs take the biggest bite out of household incomes — and why there’s debate over what those numbers mean.
Posted inEconomic Development, Environment
Walnut Way secures $1.1 million to fund one-megawatt community solar project
The Lindsay Heights nonprofit announced plans to install a megawatt’s worth of community solar infrastructure at neighborhood sites to create the Milwaukee Interagency Resiliency & Access Centers for Learning & Equity, or MIRACLE.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: Investing in the people who help build our neighborhoods
Drea Rodriguez discusses the importance of supporting community organizers, who help engage residents across the city.
Posted inEconomic Development
We Energies strikes deal to power Oracle data center with nuclear energy
The utility says the proposal to allow Oracle to tap electricity from the Point Beach nuclear plant could save other customers millions in fuel costs.
Posted inEconomic Development, Social Development Commission
Social Development Commission votes on board officers, reelects Franco in chaotic meeting
The SDC board reelected Jorge Franco as board chair and selected a vice chair, secretary and treasurer during a heated meeting Wednesday.
Posted inEconomic Development, Social Development Commission
SDC faces an uncertain future: What you need to know about an agency in crisis
This week, the SDC board has convened a series of critical meetings as commissioners openly weigh bankruptcy options.
Posted inEconomic Development
Organizers seek resident feedback on King Drive Corridor Plan
The City of Milwaukee and Historic King Drive Business Improvement District No. 8 held an open house for the King Drive Corridor Plan on Tuesday, but residents can still share feedback virtually.
Posted inEconomic Development, NNS Spotlight
‘Milwaukee’s personal florist’: Richon Martená is bringing innovation to the local floral scene
Florist Richon Martená followed God’s calling and founded a floral business, Danielle’s Flowers, in 2025. She’s ready to check off a new goal by bringing a 24-hour flower vending machine service to Milwaukee to give residents the opportunity to spread love at any time.