Educating Wisconsin Investors

WiscoREIA Hayward: WEDC Programs for Real Estate Investors

  • 18 Feb 2026
  • 5:30 PM
  • Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

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WEDC Programs for Real Estate Investors

Supporting your next deal!

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Discover how Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) programs can help you move your next real estate deal forward. In this informative session, we’ll break down the resources, tools, and funding programs available to real estate investors and developers across Wisconsin.


You’ll learn how WEDC programs can support property acquisition, redevelopment, business growth, and community-focused projects—and how to determine which options may be the right fit for your investment strategy.


Whether you’re working on your first deal or scaling an established portfolio, this presentation will give you practical insight into opportunities that could help strengthen and support your next deal.


Don’t miss this chance to expand your toolbox and learn how to better leverage state-backed resources in today’s market.


Speaker: David Wierzba

David Wierzba is a Regional Economic Development Director serving a ten-county area in Northwest Wisconsin. He is responsible for supporting and strengthening a high-performance economic development network across the region, working closely with regional, county, and local officials to help businesses grow. His work includes providing business consulting assistance and connecting businesses to financial, workforce, and business support resources.


In addition, he helps communities expand their tax base by deploying community development programs focused on the development and redevelopment of underperforming properties. Mr. Wierzba is a licensed Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson and currently serves as president of a small, all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting local events, tourism, and park improvements. He also brings prior experience as a Client Service Manager, supporting marketing, engineering, planning, surveying, and architectural services throughout Northwest Wisconsin.


WiscoREIA’s Hayward Meeting Always Meets on the 3rd Wednesday Month from

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm!


Hosts: Amanda Wilson and Marcus Eytcheson

Amanda Wilson is an alumna of the UW–Madison School of Business and the James A. Graaskamp Real Estate Program. She is an active member of the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association (WREAA), WiscoREIA, and the founder of the Hayward Lakes REIA.


Since 2012, Amanda has owned and operated Deerfoot Lodge & Resort, a four-season family fishing resort on the Chippewa Flowage, Wisconsin's largest wilderness lake in Hayward, Wisconsin - an entrepreneurial endeavor that continues a cherished family vacation tradition and also launched her real estate investing journey. Over the years, she has expanded her portfolio to include storage, commercial, and residential rental properties, all driven by a mission to make the Hayward Lakes area an even better place to live, work, and play for generations to come.


When she’s not chasing real estate deals, you’ll likely find Amanda chasing muskies in her Lund Pro-V, either on the Chippewa Flowage or waters across the country.


Marcus has been involved in the construction industry for most of his life. Spending years working on different crews, doing sales for various contractors, and finally going to work with his team at Local Roofing. Marcus is now involved in the training, support, and management of the team here at Local Roofing.


Outside of roofing Marcus has a passion for investing in rural community businesses and real estate opportunities. Marcus is married to his wife Alisa Eytcheson with three young children Edwin, Esme, and Elon.


Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!


**Meeting Location**

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

15546 Co Rd B

Hayward, WI 54843


Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Speaker Presentation


The meeting ends at 8:00 PM, but we’ll continue with an informal after-meeting for anyone who’d like to stay.


You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!


Our doors are open to EVERYONE!


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