Milwaukee County Economic Development Division

Milwaukee County is the economic driver of the State of Wisconsin. As the County’s Economic Development division, we work to continuously grow and improve the business environment and quality of life in our region. From the acquisition and sale of surplus property, to managing air space and cell tower leases, to supporting job training and other workforce development initiatives; all of our progra

12/12/2017

Planning a new business? Get started with this guide from West Allis!

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12/08/2017

Check out the Hales Corners Chamber of Commerce and see how economic development is being promoted in the Milwaukee County village.

:: The Hales Corners Chamber of Commerce :: Since being re-chartered in 2004 after a twenty-six year absence, the Chamber has been serving the Village of Hales Corners with quality programs and services designed to help businesses and…

11/23/2017

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Economic Development Division! We're thankful for the wonderful people of Milwaukee County.

Milwaukee's Quasimondo Physical Theatre to restore former north side firehouse into performance hall

11/07/2017

Plans are in place to turn a former Milwaukee north side firehouse into a performance hall. Quasimondo Physical Theater intends to restore the historic building and rename it the North Milwaukee Art Haus.

Milwaukee's Quasimondo Physical Theatre to restore former north side firehouse into performance hall Milwaukee's Quasimondo theater group plans to restore a historic former north side firehouse into its performance hall, and other creative space.

11/02/2017

It's National Men Make Dinner Day, and for some guys out there, that may be a challenge. Have no fear – Larry's Market in Brown Deer is here! Founder and owner Larry Ehlers has been making his famous pot pies for decades. So if you can't make it happen in the kitchen, try one of Milwaukee County's original specialty food shops.

Milwaukee: Larry's Market Larry's Pot Pies, all made in house.

11/02/2017

Stop by the Italian Community Center this Friday morning for "Advancing Equitable Economic Development in Milwaukee: Policy and Practice" hosted by LISC Milwaukee. Follow the link to register for this FREE event.

Advancing Equitable Economic Development In Milwaukee: Policy and Practice Our goal is to ignite civic leadership in policy and practice which results in greater racial and economic equity in Milwaukee. Given the significant level of public and private investment downtown,…