The Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) yesterday announced its partnership with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) on an exciting new program to support regional businesses and nonprofits. Those considering moving into a vacant Wisconsin commercial space may be eligible for a $10,000 Wisconsin Tomorrow – Main Street Bounceback Grant through a newly created program.

According to MadREP President & CEO Jason M. Fields, “this tool will allow us to support communities throughout the Madison Region to restore business activity to their commercial centers. I’d like to express my sincere appreciation to our partners, especially Secretary Hughes and Governor Evers, for bringing MadREP to the table on this initiative. We’re honored the State of Wisconsin is trusting MadREP to administer $4 million of this exceptional program.”

“These grants are designed to give entrepreneurs a helping hand in establishing their physical storefronts and reward small business owners for investing in empty commercial properties across the state,” said Missy Hughes, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) secretary and CEO. “The businesses that move into these spaces become integral parts of our communities, offering not only goods and services but spaces to gather and celebrate.”