BBE Investments & Development was founded on a simple belief: the people who power our communities deserve quality places to live, work, and grow.

The company is named after my three daughters, Bobbie, Brooklyn, and Elisabeth, who inspire both our name and our mission. As a mother, business owner, and real estate developer, I view every project through a personal lens.

Before moving forward with any development, I ask one question:

That question influences every decision we make, from neighborhood selection and design to safety, affordability, and long-term community impact.

We specialize in transforming underutilized properties and creating workforce and mixed-use developments that serve the people who keep Milwaukee moving: teachers, healthcare workers, county employees, service industry professionals, students, and growing families.

Our goal is not simply to construct buildings. We are committed to creating places where people feel safe, valued, connected, and proud to call home. We measure success by the opportunities we create, the neighborhoods we strengthen, and the lives we impact.

Because at BBE Investments & Development, we believe every family deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Zuwena Cotton
Founder & CEO