For some WRA members, cow manure and politics smell the same, and they don’t want to get too close to either one. But even if...
The Importance of Supporting Advocacy Efforts to Your Bottom Line - August 5, 2020
Indoor Dining in Milwaukee to Require Approved Safety Plan - July 30, 2020
The city of Milwaukee’s health department will release this Friday (July 31) details of the phase 4.1 order of its Moving Milwaukee Forward reopening plan,...
HEALS Act: Provisions for Consumers, REALTORS® and the Real Estate Industry - July 30, 2020
On July 27, 2020, the Senate released a series of bills that will offer relief to individuals, families, and businesses still facing hardships posed by...
CARW Provides WEDC With Data for COVID-19 Impact Report - July 22, 2020
A report from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. that was released on Monday points to teaching those dealing with unemployment new skills; entrepreneurship; and broadband access as key ways to...
PPP Loan Program Additional Resources - July 22, 2020
The PPP Loan Program has been in the headlines for months now. Numerous resources exist on the topic and many members have applied for the...
Milwaukee Mask Ordinance Effective July 16, 2020 - July 16, 2020
Communities are beginning to implement their individual masking rules and individual businesses are too. On July 16, 2020, a City-wide mandate for mask-wearing goes into...
COVID-19 Hits Business Community, But Workforce Shortage Still a Concern - July 16, 2020
In case you missed the latest report on Wisconsin Businesses sentiment, check out the latest from the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. Three-quarters of Wisconsin companies...
1031 Like-Kind Exchange Updates - July 1, 2020
The overview also includes the latest relief from the IRS on meeting transaction deadlines during the pandemic, covers recent IRS deadline relief provisions for investments...
PPP Extension Bill Passed Giving Small Businesses More Time to Apply - July 1, 2020
WASHINGTON – Small businesses struggling to weather the coronavirus crisis will have several more weeks to take advantage of a popular federal loan program that’s...
SBA Releases PPP Forgiveness Guidance - June 24, 2020
On Wednesday, June 17, the SBA and the Treasury released updated forgiveness forms and guidance for PPP loans, based on the changes made by the...
Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program Opens - June 24, 2020
On June 15, the Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program became operational to support small and medium-sized businesses that were in sound financial condition before...
Deadline Extended to June 26th – WEDC We’re All In Grants – Members & Clients Eligible May Receive Letter of Acknowledgement from CARW - June 17, 2020
The WEDC (Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation) has created a grant program for small businesses including sole-proprietors who meet the criteria and can supply the paperwork...
Changes to PPP Allow Greater Flexibility for Small Business - June 3, 2020
(Business Journal) The U.S. Senate approved sweeping changes to the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program Wednesday evening, making the program’s leading terms more favorable...
$2,500 Small Business and Sole Proprietor Grants Available for One Week – “We’re All In” - June 3, 2020
This grant program, through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, will provide $2,500 to 30,000 Wisconsin small businesses. Funding is meant to assist with the health...
Challenges Faced by Landlords Following Expiration of Prohibition on Evictions - May 27, 2020
Join us for this timely webinar (May 28) to hear from two landlord/tenant attorneys as they address the concerns and challenges facing landlords after the...
Liability Protections Sought In COVID-19 Relief Legislation - May 27, 2020
As employees return to the workplace and retailers reopen following closures due to COVID-19, many are discussing liability considerations related to those who may become...
City of Milwaukee Council President Cavalier Johnson Joins CARW June 5 - May 27, 2020
The City of Milwaukee Common Council has elected a new Council President – Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson. He was originally elected to the Milwaukee Common...
Opportunity Zone Changes Urged by Commercial Real Estate Organizations - May 27, 2020
NAR joined with other housing related groups led by the Real Estate Roundtable requesting several changes to the Opportunity Zone program. The letter asks for...
Events that Bring us Together – Priorities as we Move Forward - May 20, 2020
Because the disruption caused by COVID-19, our commercial real estate network has proven more valuable than ever. Efforts on the national, state and local levels...
Main Street Lending Program for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses - May 20, 2020
The Main Street Lending Program, created by the CARES Act, is intended to provide loans to small and medium-sized businesses that were in sound financial...