EB-5 projects and EB-5 regional centers in Wisconsin
EB-5 MARKET IN WISCONSIN
Wisconsin is a somewhat significant market for EB-5 investors. As of May 2020, Wisconsin has 16 approved regional centers listed by USCIS.
STATE ECONOMY
Wisconsin, known as Badger State or America’s Dairyland, is the 20th most populous state in the U.S. with the gross domestic product of about $347.3 billion in 2019, according to U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The main industries are agriculture, manufacturing (especially paper products and food processing), information technology and tourism. Wisconsin is the leading producer of dairy in the United States and is well known for its cheese.
POPULATION OF WISCONSIN
The U.S. Census Bureau data shows the population in Wisconsin at about 5.8 million. Little over 87% of the state’s residents identify as white, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Black or African American and 3% Asian. An overwhelming majority of people speak English only.
IMMIGRATION SITUATION
Wisconsin’s immigration community is small. The American Immigration Council estimates that almost 5% of residents are immigrants, and more than 5% of self-employed business owners are immigrants who generate more than $249.5 million in total annual revenue. The majority of immigrants come from Mexico, India, Laos, Thailand and China.
COMPLETED EB-5 PROJECTS IN WISCONSIN
Funding from 50 EB-5 investors contributed to the Marriott Milwaukee Hotel project, according to EB-5 Investments.
Aloft Hotels Milwaukee, which opened in 2009, included funding from EB-5 investors, according to First Pathway Partners.
The Global Water Center in Milwaukee used EB-5 funds and has fully redeemed its investors, according to a 2019 announcement by First Pathway Partners. The water-centric research facilities reportedly used $12 million in EB-5 investments and created more than 439 jobs.
RURAL TEA COUNTIES IN WISCONSIN:
- Adams County, WI
Ashland County, WI
Barron County, WI
Bayfield County, WI
Buffalo County, WI
Burnett County, WI
Clark County, WI
Crawford County, WI
Dodge County, WI except for Watertown city
Door County, WI
Dunn County, WI
Florence County, WI
Forest County, WI
Grant County, WI
Green Lake County, WI
Iron County, WI
Jackson County, WI
Jefferson County, WI except for Watertown city
Juneau County, WI
Lafayette County, WI
Langlade County, WI
Manitowoc County, WI except for Manitowoc city
Marinette County, WI
Marquette County, WI
Menominee County, WI
Monroe County, WI
Oneida County, WI
Pepin County, WI
Polk County, WI
Portage County, WI except for Stevens Point city
Price County, WI
Richland County, WI
Rusk County, WI
Sauk County, WI
Sawyer County, WI
Shawano County, WI
Taylor County, WI
Trempealeau County, WI
Vernon County, WI
Vilas County, WI
Walworth County, WI
Washburn County, WI
Waupaca County, WI
Waushara County, WI
Wood County, WI
INTERACTIVE RURAL TEA MAP
APPROVED EB-5 REGIONAL CENTERS IN WISCONSIN
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America's Regional Center, LLC
ID1511852676
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American Dream Fund Chicago Regional Center, LLC
ID1423051850
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Chicago Real Estate Development Regional Center, LLC
ID1534353538
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Freedom Partners Regional Center LLC
ID1304251084
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Great Lakes Regional Center, LLC
ID1322451192
135 S LaSalle Street Suite 2230
Chicago, IL 60603
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Headwaters Regional Center, LLC
ID1405251690
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Keystone Great Lakes Regional Center, LLC
ID1527453285
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LaSalle Street Regional Center
ID1430451950
120 North LaSalle Street Floor 32
Chicago, IL 60602 -
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC)
ID1031910149
275 W Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 220
Milwaukee, WI 53203
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Midwest Metropolitan Regional Center, Inc
ID1336051451
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Smith Central Regional Center LLC (former name Central Western Regional Center LLC) (former name USA Midwest Regional Center LLC)
ID1505552608
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Tur Partners Metropolitan Regional Center, LLC
ID1332451293
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Wisconsin EB5 Regional Center LLC
ID1125750307
311 East Chicago Street, Suite 510
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Wisconsin-Illinois EB-5 Regional Center, Inc
ID1130150344