Business resources

VIA can help you start your business

VIA helps current and future business owners create successful businesses through support with starting a business, navigating city permits and approvals, accessing financing and grants and much more. All of these services are offered for FREE and our priority is always to support neighbors first and foremost. Contact Brisa, VIA Economic Development Director, for more information at brisa@viacdc.org or +1 414.409.8832 . For more details on the neighborhood see the summary of the newest market analysis below or contact Brisa for the full report.

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Woman pouring wine in a glass at the bar

Facade and Alternative Customer Entrance (FACE) Grant program

VIA Community Development Corporation (VIA) and the City of Milwaukee’s Department of City Development (DCD) – Commercial Corridor Team (CCT) have partnered to support small business resilience during the upcoming reconstruction of National Avenue through the implementation of the Facade and Alternative Customer Entrance (FACE) Grant program. This reimbursement grant is intended to support small businesses with exterior renovations that will support the business during and after the National Avenue reconstruction.

Eligible applicants include owners of businesses and/or commercial properties addressed off of National Avenue between 39th Street and 26th Street. Additional terms and conditions do apply, please contact VIA CDC before applying.

To learn more, contact Brisa Van Galen, VIA’s Economic Development Director by email or phone at brisa@viacdc.org, call or text 414-409-8832.

 

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Starting a new Business? Looking for a Second Location?

Everything You Need is in Layton Park, Burnham Park, and Silver City

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Over 21,000 people

Layton Park, Burnham Park, and Silver City have a combined population of over 21,000 people 

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12,563 people per sq. mile

A population density of 12,563 people per square mile to support robust retail business

Our neighborhood growth rate is 26.8% Milwaukee's is .5%

A High Growth Community

A dramatically higher growth rate compared to Milwaukee’s overall growth rate

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A racially and ethnically diverse population

    • 66% Latino
    • 22% Caucasian
    • 5% African American
    • 4% Asian American
    • 3% Other

A Great Location

Located directly southeast of Miller Park and less than three miles away from Downtown Milwaukee; Silver City, Burnham Park, and Layton Park are ideally located for your next business.

Boundaries:

  • North: Three Bridges Park/Menomonee River
  • West: Miller Park Way
  • South: Lincoln Avenue
  • East: Layton Boulevard

Resources:

View the Layton Boulevard West Market Analysis to learn more about economic opportunities in our neighborhood or the Repurposing Milwaukee’s Commercial Corridors for Today’s Market for  exciting neighborhood development concepts.

Contact Brisa at brisa@viacdc.org or 414.409.8832  for help starting, growing or relocating your business in Silver City, Burnham Park or Layton Park.