According to the definition from the EPA, a brownfield is a property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Some may read that and run for the hills. We read that and think “Opportunity!” Washington County Brownfield Site Redevelopment Program [...]
The opening of Milwaukee Tool’s hand-tool manufacturing facility in the West Bend Manufacturing Center was big news this summer. Milwaukee Tool invested $55 million, created 150 jobs and is already making plans for future expansion. According to Tim Albrecht, President of Hand Tools, Storage & PPE for Milwaukee Tool, the West Bend Manufacturing Center provided [...]
EDWC just completed migration to our new web-based Sites and Buildings Tool called Guru. Powered by our relationships with GIS WebTech, you will quickly discover enhancements that make this so much more than a place to search out available sites and buildings. Try the New Tool 5 Ways to Use the Site [...]
We are nearly across the finish line in how to optimally position your organization to attract needed workers. Here’s a recap of the steps we’ve taken so far in this series: Set the stage by understanding the reality of the hiring landscape in Washington County. Read: Shift the Hiring Imbalance Your Way Determined the [...]
In 2019, we worked collaboratively with Rock Machinery, LLC to secure financing to re-locate their facility from Saukville to Allenton, WI. Ready for more growth, Rock Machinery sought EDWC's assistance to fund construction of a 10,000 sq. ft. “cold storage” warehouse on the site of Rock Machinery’s Allenton headquarters. This building will create space to [...]
Have our past two articles on Revolving Loan Funds piqued your interest? Perhaps you are now asking yourself, “How can my business use a RLF loan?” A key aspect of this funding option is its flexibility. A loan from a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) can be used by businesses from a variety of industries [...]
Next up in our article series: The Definitive Guide to Revolving Loan Funds, we are tackling the top 5 myths surrounding the Washington County, Wisconsin RLF. We look at misconceptions about qualifying for, getting approved for and repaying a loan. MYTH #1: Your financial information and plans become public knowledge when you obtain an [...]
RLF is the commonly-used acronym for a Revolving Loan Fund. It refers to a pool of capital available for small businesses in need of financing for development and growth projects. In general terms, businesses apply for loans and those requests are reviewed by an independent committee, much like a bank. If approved, the loan [...]
When talking about financing deals, the story can get lost in the facts and figures. We recently collaborated with MBW of Slinger, Wisconsin to help them move forward with their ambitious growth plans. To understand why you should care, you really need to know the type of company MBW is, the impact they have had [...]
Shift the Hiring Imbalance Your Way Part 3: How Much Do I Need to Pay to Get Them? So far, we’ve established local trends and framed up desired talent as part of our EDWC exclusive series on how to use real-time data to optimally position for attracting and retaining needed workers. Let’s now figure out [...]
