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Impact Seven is a nonprofit CDFI that was established in 1970 in rural northwestern Wisconsin. It builds capacity in underserved communities throughout the state and beyond, and provides innovative, socially-motivated investments and services. Impact Seven’s commercial and residential real estate projects revitalize distressed communities through cross-sector partnerships and local involvement. Workable loans, equity investments, and technical assistance from Impact Seven support job sustaining small- and medium-sized businesses unable to secure traditional financing. As Wisconsin’s first New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) awardee in 2002, the organization today services a $169 million NMTC portfolio. Impact Seven manages a diverse portfolio of quality, affordable housing options for low-income families, including 840 units set aside for elderly persons or persons with disabilities. Projects are located in 55 communities across the state, including many in rural areas and a growing urban portfolio in Milwaukee.

Press Releases

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Announces Community First® Award Winner in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Emily Gall2018-03-26T14:30:21+00:00March 26th, 2018|0 Comments

CHICAGO, March 22, 2018 – The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) was pleased to announce a third recipient of its 2018 Community First Awards yesterday at its member meeting in Green Bay, [...]

Laacke & Joy wins Bank Loan Deal of the Year

Emily Gall2017-10-23T18:54:49+00:00October 23rd, 2017|0 Comments

MILWAUKEE – CARW (Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin), the voice of commercial real estate, is pleased to announce the organization’s 2018 Board of Directors and the 2017

Garden Terrace Apartments Receive Critical Tax Credit Award

Emily Gall2018-04-17T01:26:13+00:00May 25th, 2017|0 Comments

La Crosse's Garden Terrace Apartments moves forward with a tax credit allocation A $683,000 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocation this month will jumpstart the Garden Terrace Apartments development in La Crosse. “The [...]

Greater Wisconsin Opportunities Fund Receives $75M NMTC Award

Emily Gall2016-11-18T14:55:16+00:00November 18th, 2016|0 Comments

(MADISON) - The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), through its Community Development Entity, the Greater Wisconsin Opportunities Fund, Inc. (GWOF), is the recipient of $75 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) by [...]

Impact Seven Awarded $1.4M from the CDFI Fund

Emily Gall2018-04-17T01:26:13+00:00October 3rd, 2016|0 Comments

Impact Seven is honored to receive a $1.4 million award through in CDFI Fund’s Financial Assistance Program. This follows up a $1.75 million award in 2015. Only the strongest, [...]

PRESS RELEASE : Artist Lofts Grand Opening

Emily Gall2018-04-17T01:26:14+00:00July 18th, 2016|0 Comments

Open House Scheduled for much anticipated Artist Lofts apartments in Manitowoc, Wis. Grand opening celebration to include site tours, remarks and mural unveilings July 14, 2016 - Manitowoc, Wis. – The Office of the Governor, [...]

Grand Opening of the Franklin School Apartments

Emily Gall2018-04-17T01:26:15+00:00June 20th, 2016|1 Comment

The year-long project marks substantial completion and occupancy. JUNE 7, 2016 – RICE LAKE, WI – Impact Seven invites the Rice Lake public to a grand opening ceremony for the Franklin School Apartments. The event [...]

Franklin School Apartments Nearing Completion

Emily Gall2018-04-17T01:26:16+00:00February 22nd, 2016|Comments Off on Franklin School Apartments Nearing Completion

Impact Seven looks towards spring 2016 lease-up. FEB 22, 2016 – RICE LAKE, WI - A February 17 site visit confirms that the extensive renovations and new construction at the future site of the Franklin [...]

Dedication Scheduled for Bronzeville’s Iconic Mural

Emily Gall2018-04-17T01:26:16+00:00February 18th, 2016|Comments Off on Dedication Scheduled for Bronzeville’s Iconic Mural

Celebratory Unveiling of the Restored Inner City Arts Mural Scheduled Open house set for Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District iconic mural restoration FEB 18, 2016 – Milwaukee, WI – Impact Seven, Inc. invites the Bronzeville [...]

Wilmarth Mansion Grand Reopening Scheduled

Emily Gall2018-04-17T01:26:17+00:00January 22nd, 2016|Comments Off on Wilmarth Mansion Grand Reopening Scheduled

The iconic estate sees new life as an event center and offices JAN 14, 2015 – Ashland, WI – Impact Seven, Inc. will be hosting a grand opening reception for the Wilmarth Mansion Historic Event [...]

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