The Community Development Authority (CDA), the economic development organization for the City of Whitewater, exists to encourage and assist development in the City that creates jobs, increases the tax base, and improves quality of life in the community. In addition to offering multiple programs to help businesses grow, the CDA also offers a Down Payment Assistance Loan Program for first-time home buyers.
The City of Whitewater’s Community Development Department recently visited Generac Power Systems as part of its Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program. The visit highlighted Generac’s strong commitment to Whitewater, continued workforce stability, and valuable training partnerships that support local job growth.
Economic development transcends filling gaps, revitalizing communities, and creating opportunities for long-term prosperity. In Whitewater, the ALDI grocery store, Meadowview Court development, and the final phase of the Park Crest subdivision demonstrate how strategic investments and partnerships transform blighted or stalled developments into thriving assets.
The Brookings Institution recently published, “Improving quality of life—not just business—is the best path to Midwestern rejuvenation.” The article ranks Whitewater, Wisconsin as “well positioned for new growth.”
