So glad to see the economic (re)development momentum strengthen in our city!
Here is the city’s press release …
From 2017 to 2022, the City of South Milwaukee had a 525% increase in approved new business occupancies. The Downtown District is now home to over 100 businesses. Bolstered by a determined business community and a proactive focus on economic development in the City’s strategic plan, the accelerated activity can also be credited to the generous contributions of the Bucyrus Foundation and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s Main Street Bounceback Grant program.
The Bucyrus Foundation funds were the catalyst for the Bucyrus Club & Event Center redevelopment, the Bucyrus Commons downtown park and event space, a Downtown Strategic Plan, and multiple business and commercial property grant programs.
The WEDC’s Main Street Bounceback Grant program awarded $10,000 grants to new and existing businesses opening a new location or expanding operations in a vacant commercial space. Over the life of the program, $250,000 was awarded to South Milwaukee small businesses.
Immortal Toys and Collectables is one of South Milwaukee’s newest small businesses and a Bounceback Grant recipient. “I love having my first small business in South Milwaukee,” said Peter Burgos, owner of Immortal Toys and Collectables. “My wife and I also enjoy being part of the revitalization of the business district along Milwaukee Avenue.”
Said Mayor Jim Shelenske: “South Milwaukee is a business-friendly community that prioritizes attraction, retention, and expansion of new businesses. I am grateful to those choosing to do business in South Milwaukee and I encourage anyone interested in opening a business to strongly consider making South Milwaukee their home.”
Those interested in starting their first business, moving, or expanding their operations can learn more about the Bucyrus Economic Development Grants and other opportunities on the City’s economic development webpage.
South Milwaukee Blog 