Urban Economic Development Association of WI (UEDA)

10/06/2026

Nearly 40 financial coaches and practitioners joined us last Friday for Estate & Legacy Planning for Financial Coaches & Practitioners! 🏡📋

Offered to UEDA’s Financial Health Coach and Take Root Milwaukee member networks, this interactive training focused on helping practitioners strengthen their ability to serve as navigators and advocates for clients working through estate and legacy planning.

Thank you to Coretta Herring of Pathways to Financial Empowerment for facilitating the session and to our presenters Jourdan Glenn, Legal Aid Society; Constance Alberts, Bank On Greater Milwaukee; and Leonard Cratic from State Farm Insurance for sharing their expertise with our participants.

We appreciate everyone who joined us for a morning of learning, discussion and professional development!

09/29/2026

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to highlight United Community Center and its commitment to helping Milwaukee’s Hispanic community thrive. 💛

Through investments in high-quality education, social services, cultural arts, and homeownership, UCC has become an intergenerational community resource serving more than 18,000 people each year.

UCC is a valued UEDA member, a past recipient of the Bill Johnson Bridge Builder Award, and has been a Take Root Milwaukee member for more than a decade.

We’re grateful for their continued work to strengthen Milwaukee’s Hispanic community and create opportunities for generations to come.

Learn more about UCC: unitedcc.org

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

What a great evening of connection and celebration! 🎉

On September 22, we gathered more than 82 people for UEDA’s Annual Community Gathering to connect with members, reflect on the past year, and recognize the people who help move our work forward.

🏆 Outstanding Community Partner Award: Adrian Spencer, Deputy Director at Rooted & Rising - Washington Park, for her continued partnership with UEDA, leadership with Take Root Milwaukee, and involvement with Carnival Milwaukee, NSP, Financial Health Network, and the RON Coalition.

🏆 Extraordinary Volunteer Award: Victor Frasher, Director of Community Engagement at Educators Credit Union, for his longstanding commitment to Bank On Greater Milwaukee, including his work with Earn & Learn and the Resource Guide.

We also recognized outgoing board member Michael Ward and thanked him for six years of service and support to UEDA. 💛

Thank you to Adrian, Victor, Mike, and everyone who joined us!

09/18/2026

🌿 Valley Week is here! 🎉

From wellness and outdoor activities to workforce resources, community events and more, there’s plenty happening throughout the Menomonee River Valley. Check out the week ahead 👇

📅 FRI. SEPT. 18 – SUN. SEPT. 20
🔎 Menomonee River Valley x Near West Side Scavenger Hunt

📅 SUNDAY, SEPT. 20
🏈 Packers Watch Party | 12–3 PM

📅 MONDAY, SEPT. 21
🧘 Movement & Meditation | 7–7:45 AM
🏆 Valley Business Bags Tournament | 4–7:30 PM

📅 TUESDAY, SEPT. 22
🐦 Birding with UEC | 8–10 AM
💼 Workforce Series: Lunch & Learn | 11:30 AM–1 PM
🤝 Workforce Series: Evening Resource Connector | 3–5 PM

📅 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23
♻️ Morning Electronics Recycling | 7 AM–12 PM
🌊 MKE River Roundup | 5–8 PM
🧘 Valley Wellness Series: Breathwork | 6–7 PM

📅 THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
🌳 Three Bridges Park Tribute & Tour with Adam Carr | 7:30–9:30 AM
🚶 Community Walk & Talk | 11–11:45 AM
🚤 Happy Hour Boat Cruises | 4 PM, 5 PM & 6 PM

📅 FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
🎉 Third Space x Marquette Night | 7–10 PM

📅 SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
🧘 Gentle Vinyasa Yoga | 9–10 AM
⚽ Valley Fields Marquette Soccer Game | 6–8 PM

Celebrate the people, places and partnerships that make the Valley special! 💚 Visit thevalleymke.org for Valley Week details and registration.

09/15/2026

What a great day at Silver City Fest! 🎉

The UEDA team had a great time tabling alongside our members and community partners, connecting with neighbors and celebrating everything that makes the Silver City neighborhood special. 💛

Thank you to VIA Community Development Corporation for bringing the community together for another wonderful year of Silver City Fest!

09/14/2026

We want to take a moment to celebrate our very own Kristi Luzar for 20 YEARS with UEDA! 🥳

For two decades, Kristi has brought her dedication, heart and leadership to UEDA’s mission, our partners and our team. We couldn’t ask for a kinder, more joyful and genuine leader, especially during times like these.

Thank you, Kristi, for all you’ve given to UEDA and the communities we serve. Here’s to 20 years! 🎉

09/12/2026

Thank you to Barbie Sprinkman with Diversified Benefit Services for joining us at our UEDA Membership Info Session and sharing more about ICHRA as a healthcare benefits option!

Attendees walked away with a better understanding of today’s healthcare landscape, with some sharing that questions they’ve had for years were finally answered.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and virtually for the conversation!

09/11/2026

📣 Upcoming training opportunities from WWBIC!

Whether you’re growing a childcare business or building a stronger manufacturing operation, WWBIC has free trainings coming up this September to help local entrepreneurs strengthen and grow their businesses.

⚙️ Manufacturing Series
September 15, 22 & 29 | Online
A three-part series covering process mapping, quality and employee training, and product development.

👶 From Provider to Powerhouse: How to Grow and Scale Your Childcare Business
September 21 in Milwaukee OR September 28 online

Explore these trainings and more at WWBIC.com/trainings. Registration is required.