EDWC recently worked closely with Kurt Kappeler, CFO, on structuring the financing for MOTIS Brands, Inc.’s new manufacturing center in Germantown. The facility will support the accelerated growth of MOTIS and several of its Brands. The new facility, located in the Germantown Gateway Corporate Park, should be ready for occupancy in Spring 2023, and the [...]
If you’ve spent any time looking at properties, pursuing commercial and industrial real-estate, it’s likely you’ve run across the term “shovel-ready.” We recently shared information on the “shovel-ready” parcels of land available at the West Bend Manufacturing Center. But what does the term “shovel-ready” actually mean and how does it impact the building process? General [...]
As we bid farewell to 2022, it is only fitting to look back and celebrate the impact the Washington County Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) had on the community last year. History of the Washington County Revolving Loan Fund A bit of a history lesson is in order. It was 2005 when Washington County first partnered [...]
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 [...]
EDWC recently leveraged the Washington County Impact RLF program to assist with financing the build-out of the only commercial space located within The District development in West Bend. The residential complex, located at the corner of Main Street and Washington Avenue, will house in its commercial space the second location for 1840 Brewing Company. The [...]
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 our previous articles about the Washington County Revolving Loan fund (RLF), we have mentioned that EDWC acts as the administering agent for the RLF. Let's break down exactly what that means. Our relationship with area businesses begins as an information resource. We field inquiries about the RLF and work with businesses to understand whether [...]
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 [...]
