Welcome to the Milwaukee Urban Entrepreneur Partnership (UEP)
The Urban Entrepreneur Partnership works with private, public and nonprofit resources to build strong, sustainable and successful minority businesses. The result will be wealth creation, job creation and better economic health in the minority and urban core communities of Milwaukee.  

What does the Urban Entrepreneur Partnership do?
The Urban Entrepreneur Partnership assesses the needs and capabilities of minority business owners in the Milwaukee area. Then those aspiring or current business owners are linked with resources, classes, training and counseling that will help them grow to the next level of success. Each person contacting the UEP will receive an initial assessment of their needs. Then they will be matched to the appropriate resource or service that meets those needs.

How can I get assistance with STARTING my business?                   
Contact the Milwaukee UEP at 414-264-2906 or at info@milwaukeeuep.com and we will direct you to our community partners. The Milwaukee UEP does not work directly with start-up businesses but we do offer guidance through our many resource partners that are dedicated to help start new businesses. 

How can I get assistance with my EXISTING business?         
Fill out the MUEP Existing Business Application form and email to info@milwaukeeuep.com or fax to (414) 374-1995.  We review these applications once a week and will contact you within 7-10 business days.

What kind of services are offered?
The UEP works through many resource partners which are available in the Milwaukee area to help start or expand businesses. 

·         Business planning
·         Financial resources and assistance

·         Franchising

·         Legal services

·         Libraries and research organizations

·         Management issues and training

·         Manufacturing, high tech and life sciences development

·         Marketing

·         Networking

·         Product development

·         Regulatory compliance

·         Selling to the government and large corporations

·         Tax services

·         Technical assistance
·         Workhops

How much do services cost?
The initial assessment and matching is free. There may be fees for counseling, training classes, etc.

Do I have to meet a certain set of standards to get help?
The program is designed for minority business owners who live or work in the Milwaukee area.