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Strategic Financing Helps Tailwinds Brewing Company Take Flight

Village of Union Grove, WI – Tailwinds Brewing Company is a startup microbrewery bringing craft beer, specialty seltzers, and a welcoming community gathering space to downtown Union Grove. Owned by Rick and Carolyn McNabb, the brewery draws on decades of experience in food service, brewing, and business management. Rick leads brewing operations with more than 20 years of hospitality and homebrewing experience, while Carolyn manages the administrative and financial side of the business.

Planning and construction for Tailwinds Brewing Company began in 2022, with the brewery officially opening its doors in 2025. The operation is expected to produce 500–600 barrels of beer annually and features a rotating lineup of classic and seasonal beers, proprietary seltzers, select wines and ciders, and a craft sandwich menu made with locally sourced ingredients. Its travel-themed atmosphere and strong community focus have drawn media attention from Fox6 Milwaukee and Racine County Eye.

To bring this vision to life, Tailwinds partnered with BLP and Bank Five Nine to secure SBA 504 financing to support construction and the purchase of specialized brewing equipment. In addition to the SBA 504 loan provided by BLP, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) and Union Grove provided a Community Loan to support interest reserves and construction needs. Bank Five Nine financed 46% of total project costs, BLP provided 25%, Union Grove’s Community Loan covered 8%, and the owners contributed a 21% equity injection.

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With BLP’s guidance and flexible financing tools, the McNabbs turned their passion into a thriving business, now welcoming the community Wednesday through Sunday with evening and weekend hours.

BLP is the finance team for the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC). Every project must be evaluated and reflect an element of community development.

 

BLP, with offices in Racine County and Brown County, is licensed to serve businesses and collaborate with banks throughout Wisconsin. Its commitment to supporting small businesses and enabling franchise growth has made it a trusted partner for entrepreneurs seeking to leverage the benefits of SBA lending programs.

 

Learn more about the SBA 504 loan program by visiting blp504.org/sba-loans.

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Grace Kieckbusch
Grace Kieckbusch
Vice President & Loan Officer
Grace Kieckbusch is a commercial lender who loves finding financing solutions that help small businesses thrive. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of UW–Parkside, she began her career at BLP after interning with the team during college.
Green Bay Office920.384.0385Grace@blp504.org
Wesley Walsh
Wesley Walsh
Vice President & Loan Officer
Wesley Walsh is a commercial lender passionate about helping small businesses. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of UW-Eau Claire, he’s interned at Associated Bank and worked at Tri City National Bank.
Racine Office262.898.7436Wesley@blp504.org

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