Brew City Match Overview

HWCC is a proud partner of this program.

Brew City Match is a program that connects new and expanding businesses with quality commercial real estate, business training, and funding to fuel the revival of Milwaukee's historic commercial corridors!

The Brew City Match Program is made up of two tracks. One track is for business owners and the other track is for building owners. Find out more below!

Brew City Match Business Owner Track

The Business Track is for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand in Milwaukee within the Historic King Drive, North Avenue/Fond du Lac, and Cesar Chavez Drive corridors, and surrounding neighborhoods. A map of the program area can be viewed here.

There are three different tracks with the Business Owner Track that applicants can apply for:

Business Plan:

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Up to 25 entrepreneurs will be awarded business planning classes.

Any small business owner with an idea to start or expand a business can apply.

Space:

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Up to 10 entrepreneurs are matched with space from building owner track.

Any small business with a business idea and a business plan can apply.

Cash:

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Up to $300K per round in loans and up to 10 businesses receive $1K allocated for marketing support.
 

Any small business with a business plan, signed lease or letter of intent, quotes for construction, and funds ready to invest.