Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: City of Milton receives $88,800 state grant to support transformation of downtown building


Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: City of Milton receives $88,800 state grant to support transformation of downtown building
MILTON, WI. JAN. 4, 2022 – A century-old historic building in downtown Milton will be brought back to life as a classic car showroom and parts dealership with the help of an $88,800 state grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The Community Development Investment Grant will support the $177,600 renovation of the vacant, two-story building at 645 College St., in an area that has lacked public investment and where many buildings have been vacant or underused for decades. “Communities such as Milton need private and public funding to the spur additional investment that ensures thriving downtowns,” said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of WEDC. “WEDC is committed to partnering with communities and businesses to stimulate the kind of private investment that builds thriving communities, economic success and growth.”... ...more Ken Notes: Attention communities, make sure you are at the table as money is being distributed, have a good REAL proposal and the ability to get it done. Contact your local ED professional or WEDC rep...

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MILTON, WI. JAN. 4, 2022 – A century-old historic building in downtown Milton will be brought back to life as a classic car showroom and parts dealership with the help of an $88,800 state grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).

The Community Development Investment Grant will support the $177,600 renovation of the vacant, two-story building at 645 College St., in an area that has lacked public investment and where many buildings have been vacant or underused for decades.

“Communities such as Milton need private and public funding to the spur additional investment that ensures thriving downtowns,” said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of WEDC. “WEDC is committed to partnering with communities and businesses to stimulate the kind of private investment that builds thriving communities, economic success and growth.”...

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Ken Notes: Attention communities, make sure you are at the table as money is being distributed, have a good REAL proposal and the ability to get it done. Contact your local ED professional or WEDC rep...