Breaking Bread Capital Discussion – Part II
Overview
Follow the Money: MKE Real Estate Professionals Edition is a private, invitation-only strategy session designed specifically for:
- Real estate professionals
- Developers
- Investors
- Capital & project partners
This closed-door gathering is Part II of AK Development’s Breaking Bread Capital Discussion series.
The purpose:
To give Milwaukee’s real estate professionals insider-level clarity on how policy, funding cycles, and capital markets influence current and future development opportunities, and how to strategically position projects before funding announcements hit the public.
Date & Time
- Friday, December 19, 2025
- Check-In: 9:30 AM
- Networking & Light Refreshments: 10:00–10:30 AM
- Program Begins: 10:30 AM sharp
- Working Lunch with Baker Tilly: 12:00–2:00 PM
Location & Entry Instructions
AK Development Headquarters
230 W Wells St
Suite 212
Milwaukee, WI 53203
- Buzz “212” at the front door for entry.
- Elevators are available.
- Paid street parking & nearby garages available.
Food + Hospitality Provided
- Morning light refreshments, coffee, tea, and fruit
- Afternoon catered working lunch (served promptly at noon)
- Water + beverages provided throughout
Hosted By
AK Development
With featured content from:
Bianca Shaw
Baker Tilly
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Highlights
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- In person
Location
230 W Wells St suite 215
230 West Wells Street
#suite 215 Milwaukee, WI 53203
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Networking & Refreshments
Part I — Follow the Money
Bianca will lead a focused and practical session covering: - How federal → state → municipal dollars actually flow - Early funding signals (before RFPs go public) - How policy shapes development windows - Milwaukee’s upcoming housing & infrastructure cycles - Aligning your real estate projects with funding priorities - Overview of the Progress Alliance supporting real estate professionals with policy and capital insights This sets the tone and strategy for the afternoon’s capital discussion.
Part II — Working Lunch: Capital Market Deep Dive
Over a catered working lunch, Baker Tilly will walk participants through: - Tax credits (LIHTC, NMTC, mixed structures) - WHEDA funding tools - HUD financing mechanisms - Impact dollars & creative capital sources - Real-world examples of capital stacking that actually works in today’s market This is an interactive session with room for Q&A and real project analysis. Included in the Session - Private access to both strategy sessions - Light refreshments (AM) - Catered working lunch (PM) - Guided networking - Policy guidance + capital market insights - Printed/emailed materials (if applicable)
Organized by
AK Development
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