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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Brew City Match Program

Looking to grow your business? Look no further than Brew City Match!  With Brew City Match, you have access to a network of support that will help you develop your business plans, find available spaces to locate, and access grants and financing to improve your space and operations.

Apply today and take your business to the next level with Brew City Match! Applicants must have an existing business in the Silver City, Burnham Park, Layton Park and/or Clarke Square neighborhoods. Grant funds can be used for commercial lease payments, equipment, marketing, signage, and more!  To learn more, contact Brisa Van Galen, 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.