Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661
MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle today announced a $5.4 million Economic Development Administration grant to the City of Wauwatosa and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Real Estate Foundation, Inc. to build a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified business accelerator and industrial park site to accommodate the region’s advanced manufacturing sector.
“Strengthening Wisconsin’s economy and giving our workers a competitive advantage has always been one of my top priorities,” Governor Doyle said. “This project will assist Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector to expand and helps create a stronger economic future for the state.”
The project includes the construction of a 25,000-sq.-ft. LEED certified business accelerator, new roadway infrastructure, and the extension of utilities. The funding will help advance manufacturing businesses giving them access to state-of-the-art laboratories and faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
EDA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce that partners with distressed communities throughout the United States to foster economic growth and job creation. This year marks EDA’s 45 years of public service, with its mission to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness and preparing American regions for growth and success in the global economy. For additional information on how EDA investments help distressed communities and create a positive and sustainable economic future, visit http://www.eda.gov.
