Urban League of Greater Madison Breaks Ground on Hub

MADISON – The Urban League of Greater Madison (Madison, WI) has broken ground on its new project Friday, April 8th.

The project is The Black Business Hub, which is a Black-led project that will assist disadvantaged businesses and entrepreneurs by providing coaching, mentoring, loans, and other services.

At a cost of $25.5 million, this is the Urban League’s largest project, with over $18 million already raised.

Nearly 80,000 square feet, the Hub will also have space for offices and retail stores, that will offer at below market prices to support and encourage emerging businesses.

Senator Tammy Baldwin has announced that she has been able to secure $1 million of federal funding for the project, calling the Hub “a long overdue investment.”

She also said, “The Hub will serve as an incubator for entrepreneurs and innovators, empowering and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.”

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