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First Federal Bank Invests $250,000 into GROW Fund to Support Economic Development and Workforce Housing in Waukesha County
Waukesha, WI — First Federal Bank has committed $250,000 to the GROW Fund, a revolving loan fund administered by the Waukesha County Center for Growth. This investment brings the GROW Fund’s total capital to $11.25 million, furthering its mission to support business expansion and workforce housing development throughout Waukesha County. The GROW Fund is a…
Read MoreTerex to Expand Operations in Waukesha County
PEWAUKEE, WI., JUNE 2, 2025 – Terex, a global leader in machinery design and manufacturing, is expanding its operations in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The company has invested in a new 60,000-square-foot production space, which will eventually create more than 100 new jobs. “Terex Utilities is committed to meeting our customers’ immediate and long-term needs. We remain…
Read MoreWCCG Publishes 2025-2027 Business Growth Strategy
Looking ahead, our 2025-2027 Business Growth Strategy outlines our plan to strengthen the regional economy through targeted industry expansion, building the GROW Fund in support of business expansion and workforce housing, and community support. Economic development is a regional effort- businesses, workers, and consumers move across municipal boundaries every day. A thriving economy benefits us…
Read MoreWCCG Publishes 2024 Annual Report
We are pleased to share our 2024 Annual Report, highlighting the success of our regional economic development efforts. Thanks to the support of our municipal partners, we’ve made significant progress in business retention, business attraction, job creation, and community investment.
Read MoreGROW Fund Fuels Economic Development in Waukesha County
The Center for Growth is pleased to announce the successful completion of another recent GROW Fund project. DomAnt Inc., a real estate holding company located in the Village of Sussex, secured financing to expand space for Vezzetti Family Dental Care and to further build out the site. The newly developed space will be home to…
Read MoreWaukesha County GROW Fund Supports Domenica Park Housing Project in the City of Waukesha
Waukesha, Wis. (August 10, 2024) – The Waukesha County GROW Fund is proud to be a financial partner in the Habitat for Humanity Domenica Park housing project in the City of Waukesha. Announced by Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha and Jefferson Counties in 2022, Domenica Park is a previously vacant city block in the Broadway…
Read MoreGROW Fund Supports Economic Growth in Waukesha County
Waukesha County, known for its thriving business environment and robust economic growth, continues to advance with the support of the Waukesha County Center for Growth’s GROW Fund. The GROW Fund has played a pivotal role in nurturing local businesses and fostering economic development. Three recent projects supported by the GROW Fund include: Xiogenix: Muskego, Projected…
Read MoreCenter for Growth Publishes 2023 Annual Report
I’m delighted to join an agency so strongly committed to customer service and organizational excellence. The Waukesha County Center for Growth (WCCG) has been the fulcrum of economic development services in the county since 2016. Our partnership with the Waukesha County Business Alliance has allowed WCCG to provide continuous business support resources through leadership changes…
Read MoreCenter for Growth Welcomes New Board Members
The Waukesha County Center for Growth, Inc. has added five new members to its board of directors: President & CEO of Xiogenix Rachel Bahr, Director of Technology Strategy & Systems for American Transmission Company Christopher Burg, Regional Chief Financial Officer for Wintrust/Town Bank John Hazod, CEO & President of Bank Five Nine Tim Schneider, and…
Read MoreWe Energies Foundation Donates $100,000 to Waukesha County Center for Growth GROW Fund
The Center for Growth is proud to announce a $100,000 donation to the GROW Fund by the We Energies Foundation. Established in 2019, the GROW Fund was created to provide access to financial resources to enable business expansion and attraction. The GROW Fund assists businesses essential to the economic development of Waukesha County including manufacturing,…
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