Northwest Side Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC) -Milwaukee

As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), NWSCDC works to support and empower economically distressed areas in Milwaukee by making financial products and services more available. Our business loan fund provides low-interest financing to help grow local small businesses and attract mid-size companies that will bring new jobs to our community. In addition, some loans are reserved for community development projects.

Our business technical assistance explores a wide range of practices and principles needed to help small business owners grow and sustain their business both operationally and financially. Some of the business support and programs include:

• Business Planning: Entity Structure, Draft Business Plan;
• Financial Planning: Accounting & Bookkeeping, Financial Projections'
• Marketing & Sales Strategies: Website Design, Sales Pitch
• Job-Focused: Employee Recruitment, Workforce Development

Place-based community economic development has been a fundamental practice at NWSCDC since it's founding in 1983. To best serve the economic development needs of Milwaukee's low-income neighborhoods, we have adapted our approach over the years to include neighborhood strategic planning, land use planning and development, and numerous business and workforce development programs.

NWSCDC builds wealth in Milwaukee’s Northwest Side neighborhoods by moving the needle on economic parity, safety and unemployment. NWSCDC leverages resources and forges partnerships to bring about positive change as demonstrated by:

• Entrepreneurs and smaller-to-mid sized businesses led by women, people of color, people with disabilities & veterans accessing capital
• Local businesses remain and grow in the NWS Milwaukee area
• NWS Milwaukee residents obtain employment through opportunities created by local businesses as well as new businesses attracted to the area.
• Resources needed by residents are available and accessible.
•  Neighborhoods are stable and more environmentally sustainable.

We exist to create economic opportunities, build partnerships and strengthen communities on the Northwest Side of Milwaukee. NWSCDC will lead the transformation of the Northwest Side of Milwaukee into a preferred destination for businesses and residents.