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Start or Grow Your Business

Build Success in the Heart of Milwaukee

Downtown Milwaukee, the economic hub of southeastern Wisconsin, is riding an unprecedented positive trajectory. Your vision for a new business—or ambition to expand your success—will fit right in. We’ve gathered the resources and tools to help you start or grow your business here.

Why Downtown Milwaukee?

If you’re considering starting or growing your business in Downtown Milwaukee, good news—it’s the place to be. Discover the advantages of taking root in our thriving economic hub and vibrant community. 

Retail Strategy

Learn about our plan to activate underutilized street-level spaces in the district.

Available Commercial Space

Review all the available office and retail properties in Downtown Milwaukee with our interactive map.

Incentives & Resource Center Toolbox

Explore the grant and loan programs accessible to new and established businesses in Downtown Milwaukee.  

Current Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

Take part in our district’s unprecedented growth and discover the latest RFP opportunities.

The Huron building in downtown Milwaukee.

4.7M+

square feet of new/renovated office space

Buildings along Milwaukee Street.

$7M+

in storefront and business reinvestment supported by the Business Development Loan Pool

The BMO building in downtown Milwaukee.

19.8M+

square feet of office inventory

A group of Milwaukee Bucks fans cross the street.

7,800+

new jobs relocated or committed to Downtown since 2020

Downtown Data Hub

Access the latest data reports on Downtown Milwaukee and uncover ways your business can join the economic momentum.

Downtown Milwaukee skyline at sunset.