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06/04/2026

Here's an event one of our coaching clients, Fit4YouMKE LLC is hosting. Please come out and support!!

05/27/2026

HOW LONG YOU BEEN SITTING AROUND THINKING ABOUT THAT BIG BUSINESS IDEA OF YOURS? Well MONDAY June 1st is gonna be a BIG DAY! Our fearless leader MsLadyinc will be kicking off her residency "Entrepreneurship At Every Stage of Life," in partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library! The 1st training in the series is:
IDEAS TO INCOME: BIG IDEAS.
If you or know an adult in Milwaukee whose been sitting on a BIG IDEA and need to help to flush it out, YOU SHOULD BE HERE!! AND ITS FREE!!
Get your business cards, or flyers ready, and get yourself IN THE ROOM!! This event held at the Central Library branch downtown on Wisconsin Ave. 10:30A-12:30P REGISTER TODAY: https://mpl.libnet.info/event/16415215

04/16/2026

To everyone in our community impacted by the flooding, our hearts are with you. Please know you are not alone. In times like this, community matters most.

Let’s lean on one another and share resources that you know are helpful and that work. Please add trusted information, support services, or ways to help in the comments so others can access them.

We will get through this together. 💜❤️

04/06/2026

Dearest Gentle Reader… or should we say, Dear Community,

Because He has risen, we rise different.

This ain’t just community service. This is community impact.

For:
• Folks completing required hours for non-violent offenses
• Organizations ready to open doors for serviceTOimpact

No judgment. Just accountability, growth, and purpose.

Tap in:
https://www.ladyinc.org/service-impact

Lets come together to turn service hours into impact.

03/03/2026

Today’s Entrepreneur Spotlight Celebrates Ana Gonzalez, CEO of Piece of Love: You rebuilt after disruption, reopened with intention, and transformed a setback into renewed momentum and growth.

We're recognizing and congratulating Ana Gonzalez - CEO of Piece of Love https://www.lrcmke.com/piece-of-love-thriveon

Piece of Love is one of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation ThriveOn Small Business Loan clients that has completed the required technical assistance process with Legacy Redevelopment Corporation.

“When a hit-and-run forced my business to shut down for over a year, ThriveOn gave me the support to start again. The funding helped me reopen, rehire, and rebuild, while the coaching kept me focused and motivated as a solo owner.”

After a hit-and-run forced Piece of Love to close its cake shop for more than a year, owner Ana Gonzalez and her business entered one of the most difficult seasons in their history. Ana turned to the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s ThriveOn Loan Program for support, using the capital to rebuild, scale, and reopen the business as an expanded venture while retaining the mobile coffee truck.

Since its grand reopening in June 2025, Piece of Love has experienced strong growth, quickly returning to pre-closure levels of customer traffic while introducing new service lines such as private events, date nights, and catering. The loan supported early payroll, staff training, inventory, marketing, and the relaunch of operations.

With added technical assistance through Legacy Redevelopment Corporation and guidance from Terese and Angelique, Ana strengthened her financial systems, improved operations, and moved forward with renewed confidence and a clear long-term vision.

Business location: West Allis, WI

GMF Investment: $50,000

New jobs created: +5

Projected Growth Rate: 227%

Total employees supported: 9

Legacy Redevelopment Corporation Support: Loan support & Technical Assistance

02/26/2026

Next is Bendell Lee, CEO of Freeway Acres: You made a strategic pivot when the numbers spoke and built a more sustainable, efficient business model.

We're recognizing and congratulating Bendell Lee - CEO of Freeway Acres https://www.lrcmke.com/freeway-acres-thriveon

Freeway Acres is one of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation ThriveOn Small Business Loan clients that has completed the required technical assistance process with Legacy Redevelopment Corporation.

“What I initially thought was a good idea, turned out to not be as lucrative as we had hoped. Our ThriveOn loan allowed us to pivot and steer the business in a slightly different direction, and now we are thriving on!” Bendell Lee - CEO of Freeway Acres.

Freeway Acres, a junk removal and hauling business owned by Bendell Lee, was built to meet a growing demand for reliable, affordable hauling services. Bendell initially sought support from the ThriveOn Loan Program to purchase a trailer and expand operations through a traditional junk removal model that relied on training and deploying staff to job sites. As the business grew, ongoing challenges with staffing and retention made it difficult to scale in a way that was sustainable.

Access to ThriveOn capital gave Bendell the flexibility to pause, reassess, and pivot strategically rather than push forward with a model that was no longer working. Instead of relying on a large field crew, Freeway Acres shifted to a trailer rental and haul-away model, allowing contractors and customers to fill the trailer themselves while Bendell’s team handles drop-off and disposal.

This pivot reduced labor strain, stabilized operations, and created a more efficient, scalable business. Today, Freeway Acres operates with a smaller team and a stronger model built for long-term sustainability and growth.

Business location: West Allis, WI

GMF Investment: $50,000

New Products & Services introduced: +1

New customers: +30

Total employees supported: 2

Legacy Redevelopment Corporation Support: Loan support & Technical Assistance

02/26/2026

Next up to Congratulate is Jen, CEO of MODLEDGER! Jen, You navigated growth challenges with focus and integrity, emerging with stronger systems and long-term resilience.

We're recognizing and congratulating Jen Baker CEO of Mod Ledger https://www.lrcmke.com/mod-ledger-thriveon

Mod Ledger is one of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation ThriveOn Small Business Loan clients that has completed the required technical assistance process with Legacy Redevelopment Corporation.

“What had initially been growth capital quickly became a stabilizing force after experiencing an unexpected disruption. This was a challenge I largely kept personal at the time. I recognized it as a moment I needed to grow through as a business owner, and I chose to stay focused on navigating it responsibly rather than sharing it broadly. Our ThriveOn loan allowed us to recover from that set back without compromising our services and operations during a period that could have otherwise jeopardized the business.” ~Jen Becker CEO of MOD Ledger

Business location: West Bend, WI

GMF Investment: $50,000

New jobs created: +3

Emergency fund established: +1

Total employees supported: 6

Legacy Redevelopment Corporation Support: Loan support & Technical Assistance

02/26/2026

Next up is Angela. CEO of HoneyBee Sage Wellness Congratulations on expanding sustainably. You transformed seasonal uncertainty into stability, growth, and deeper community reach!

We're recognizing and congratulating Angela Mallett CEO of HoneyBee Sage and Wellness https://www.lrcmke.com/honeybee-sage-wellness-thriveon

HoneyBee Sage Wellness is one of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation ThriveOn Small Business Loan clients that has completed the required technical assistance process with Legacy Redevelopment Corporation.

“In addition to the ThriveOn loan dollars, the bonus TA provided by LRC was incredibly helpful, particularly during the process of opening our second location. Our consultant shared a wealth of resources including a grant opportunity with us that we applied for and received, and that support played a big role in getting our new space open.” ~Angela Mallett, CEO of HoneyBee Sage and Wellness

Business location: Milwaukee, WI Expanded from 1 to 2

GMF Investment: $50,000

New jobs created: +3

New Partnerships: +5

Employees supported across both locations: 14

New Customers: +11,073

New products/ services introduced: +6

Legacy Redevelopment Corporation Support: Loan support & Technical Assistance

02/26/2026

Next up is Jay CEO of Vision Print Designs LLC: Congratulations on scaling with intention. You turned capital into capacity and hit a milestone contract that reflects disciplined growth and strong ex*****on!

We're recognizing and congratulating Jay Garcia, CEO of Vision Print Designs LLC., https://www.lrcmke.com/vision-print-designs-llc-thriveon

Vision Print Designs LLc. is one of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation ThriveOn Small Business Loan clients that has completed the required technical assistance process with Legacy Redevelopment Corporation.

“With support from the loan, we purchased critical equipment that helped us successfully fulfill a milestone contract for the Milwaukee Brewers in June 2025, marking our highest revenue month to date.” ~ Jay Garcia, CEO of Vision Print Designs LLC.

Business locations: West Allis & Butler, WI

GMF Investment: $50,000

New jobs created: +1

Sales Volume Increase: 62%

Total employees supported: 2

Legacy Redevelopment Corporation Support: Loan support & Technical Assistance

02/26/2026

Before Black History Month ends, we want to shout out our amazing small business clients from last year who showed up and completed the full technical assistance process. We’re dropping them all off them one by one.

First up is Keaira CEO of JUST SHUTTLE: You removed capacity barriers and built smarter systems that allowed your mission-driven service to scale with professionalism and impact.

We're recognizing and congratulating Keaira Linyard, CEO of Just Shuttle, https://www.lrcmke.com/just-shuttle-thriveon

Just Shuttle is one of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation ThriveOn Small Business Loan clients that has completed the required technical assistance process with Legacy Redevelopment Corporation.

“The loan helped us overcome the challenge of vehicle limitations. Access to a larger, multi passenger vehicle allowed us to serve more clients at once, reduce scheduling bottlenecks, and meet the rising demand for our services without overextending staff or resources.” ~ Keaira Linyard, CEO of Just Shuttle

Business location: Wauwatosa, WI

GMF Investment: $50,000

New jobs created: +5

New Partnerships: +5

Value of new contracts awarded: $1.3M

Total employees supported: 20

New Products & Services introduced: +1

Legacy Redevelopment Corporation Support: Loan support & Technical Assistance