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Wisconsin Business Data*  Population: 5,654,774 Total Labor Force: 3,482,900 Unemployment Rate: 7.0% Number of Manufacturers: 11,333 Manufacturing Jobs: 568,575
Right to Work: No
Unemp. Ins. Tax: .27–9.8%
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Corporate Income Tax:
9.5% Sales Tax:
5% Property Tax:
Manufacturing, telecommunication and
utility properties are assessed by the Dept. of
Revenue while all other property is assessed
by the municipal assessor. Exemptions from
property tax include: Machinery & Equip. used
in mfg., Merchants’ and mfrs’ inventories,
computer equipment and pollution abatement
equipment Leading Manufacturing Industries:
(by % of total manufacturing employment) 18% Industrial machinery and equipment 12% Fabricated metal products 12% Food and kindred products 8% Rubber and miscellaneous plastic products 7% Electronic and other electric equipment Largest Manufacturing Establishments:
(by number of employees) Kohler Co. (Kohler) - 7,300
Lands' End, Inc. (Dodgeville) - 4,000 Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. (Arcadia) - 3,500 Briggs & Stratton Corp. (Wauwatosa) - 3,291 Mercury Marine (Fond du Lac) - 2,850 |
Counties with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Milwaukee - 86,026 Waukesha - 62,727 Dane - 39,407 Brown - 33,973 Sheboygan - 25,948 Cities with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Milwaukee - 57,047 Green Bay - 24,553 Madison - 21,261 Waukesha - 17,236 Appleton - 15,509 Manufacturing Related Business Incentives:
• Business Employees’ Program (BEST)
• Community Development Block Grant for Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDBG-ED/RLF) • Customized Labor Training Fund • Dairy 2020 Initiative • Early Planning Grant Program (EPG) • Enterprise Development Zone Program Focus in Energy • Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) • Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) • Major Economic Dev. Program • Rural Economic Development Program • Technology Development Fund |
Economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and other organizations and businesses to help with your relocation or expansion:
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
The WEDC leads economic development efforts for the state & nurtures business growth & job creation by advancing Wisconsin's business climate. WEDC collaborates with a highly-responsive network of partners to provide the information, tools & resources businesses need to start, expand or relocate their operations In Wisconsin. To learn more about how your business can succeed in Wisconsin, visit www.inwisconsin.com, call 855-INWIBIZ or email dobusiness@inwisconsin.com
201 W. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703 (Map & Aerial View)
(855) 469-4249
www.inwisconsin.com
EDC Of Manitowoc County
To lead diversified economic development in order to improve the long-term prosperity of the business community and residents of Manitowoc County.
202 N. 8th St., Ste. 101, Manitowoc, WI 54220 (Map & Aerial View)
(920) 482-0540
(920) 682-6816 Fax
www.edcmc.org
Florence County Economic Development Commission
If you want to start a new business in Wisconsin, expand your existing business or find new business opportunities, Florence County Economic Development is here to help. Our mission is to retain, expand and recruit a diversified business population providing broad and varied job opportunities while safeguarding the area’s natural surroundings.
P.O. Box 88, Florence, WI 54121 (Map & Aerial View)
(715) 528-3294
www.exploreflorencecounty.com
Juneau County Economic Development Corp.
The JCEDC is a non-profit organization that promotes the economic development of Juneau County and its respective cities, villages and towns. It is comprised of area business persons, citizens, local government, utility company representatives, state agencies and elected officials, educational institutions and other organizations essential to the growth of the County. JCEDC is prepared to serve the needs of new businesses coming to the area and assist existing companies.
122 Main St., Camp Douglas, WI 54618 (Map & Aerial View)
(608) 427-2070
(608) 427-2086 Fax
www.juneaucounty.com
Athens Area Development Corp.
Have Industrial Parking Lots Available For Businesses.
P.O. Box A, Athens, WI 54411 (Map & Aerial View)
(715) 257-7531
City Of Edgerton
Located on the fast growing I-90 corridor amid the rolling countryside of South Central Wisconsin, an excellent school system coupled with diverse housing and a wealth of business opportunities make Edgerton an attractive place to live andwork. Our shovel-ready certified Business Park is conveniently located just one mile from Interstate 90/39 and within TIF #5. If you are looking for speed to market with a new location, this is where you want to be.
12 Albion St., Edgerton, WI 53534 (Map & Aerial View)
(608) 884-3341
www.cityofedgerton.com
Cross Plains Area Chamber Of Commerce
To promote a strong economy and high quality of life for our Chamber members and the Cross Plains area communities.
P.O. Box 271, Cross Plains, WI 53528 (Map & Aerial View)
(608) 843-3166
www.crossplainschamber.net
Frederic Area Chamber Of Commerce
The mission of the Planning Commission is to assist in the adoption and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Frederic, recommend zoning changes and administratively act on development proposals.
P.O. Box 250, Frederic, WI 54837 (Map & Aerial View)
(715) 327-4836
www.fredericwi.com
Iola-Scandinavia Chamber Of Commerce
The I-S Chamber is a non-profit organization comprised of local businesses along with service and user-based organizations. The Chamber promotes economic and tourism development through various community events and business enhancement programs.
P.O Box 167, Iola, WI 54945 (Map & Aerial View)
(715) 445-2456
www.ischamber.com
Marshfield Area Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
To provide leadership & support for the economic advancement in Marshfield, while serving as a catalyst for the development of programs & services that attract, retain & grow business.
P.O. Box 868, Marshfield, WI 54449 (Map & Aerial View)
(715) 384-3454
www.marshfieldchamber.com
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
MMAC is the key private sector partner for regional economic development, working to strengthen the area's business base and to attract and retain jobs and the talent to fill them.
756 North Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Map & Aerial View)
(414) 287-4100
www.mmac.org
Milwaukee 7
The Milwaukee 7 was formed to create a regional, cooperative economic development platform for the seven counties of southeastern Wisconsin: Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Waukesha and Washington. Its mission is to attract, retain and grow diverse businesses and talent.
756 North Milwaukee Street, Suite 400, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Map & Aerial View)
(866) 596-6463
www.choosemilwaukee.com
Racine County Economic Development Corp.
Racine County Economic Development Corp., a county-wide economic development group, has a mission to increase business investment & employment opportunies. Working with local workforce development center, small business agency, local & State/public officials, our goal is to assist businesses with financial tools to encourage business expansion & to alleviate technical issues that arise in preparation for an expansion.
2320 Renaissance Blvd., Sturtevant, WI 53177 (Map & Aerial View)
(262) 898-7400
www.racinecountyedc.org
Stoughton Chamber Of Commerce
Stoughton lists several well-known businesses among its corporate citizens. Many others have chosen to make our community their headquarters or the site of a key regional operation. They have chosen Stoughton for a variety of reasons including proximity to markets; transportation assets; supportive attitude of local government; and, the overall quality of life in the community.
532 E. Main St., Stoughton, WI 53589 (Map & Aerial View)
(608) 873-7912
www.stoughtonwi.com
thrivehere (in the Madison Region)
Thrive works in the spirit of collaboration to ensure resources are available to the people and organizations that do business in the Madison area, helping the region continue its tradition of delivering first-rate products and services to the world.
615 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53701 (Map & Aerial View)
(608) 443-1960
www.thrivehere.org
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) leads economic development efforts for the state of Wisconsin & nutures business growth & job creation by advancing the state's business climate.
P.O. Box 1687, Madison, WI 53701 (Map & Aerial View)
(608) 210-6700
www.inwisconsin.com
Wisconsin Industrial News:
Industrial Directory Reports Wisconsin Gained Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (8/27/2012)
Wisconsin's Manufacturing Employment Remained Steady Over Past Year Reports Industrial Guide (8/15/2011)
Industrial Directory Reports Wisconsin Lost Fewer Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (8/20/2010)
Industrial Directory Reports Wisconsin Lost 31,000 Manufacturing Jobs (8/14/2009)
Wisconsin Industrial Guide's Report Shows 2.1% Loss In Manufacturing Jobs (8/1/2008)
Wisconsin Industrial Directory Reports State Manufacturing Jobs Down 1.5%; Plants Down 1.2% (8/10/2007)
Manufacturing Directory's 12 Month Report Shows Wisconsin Industrial Employment Up 1.4% (8/16/2006)
Industrial Directory Reports Wisconsin Gained Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (8/27/2012)
Wisconsin's Manufacturing Employment Remained Steady Over Past Year Reports Industrial Guide (8/15/2011)
Industrial Directory Reports Wisconsin Lost Fewer Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (8/20/2010)
Industrial Directory Reports Wisconsin Lost 31,000 Manufacturing Jobs (8/14/2009)
Wisconsin Industrial Guide's Report Shows 2.1% Loss In Manufacturing Jobs (8/1/2008)
Wisconsin Industrial Directory Reports State Manufacturing Jobs Down 1.5%; Plants Down 1.2% (8/10/2007)
Manufacturing Directory's 12 Month Report Shows Wisconsin Industrial Employment Up 1.4% (8/16/2006)
Looking to reach Wisconsin manufacturers? Access the Wisconsin Manufacturers Database compiled by MNI.
*Manufacturing stats updated on 5/17/2013. All other stats updated on 5/17/2013. Listings updated on 5/20/2013.
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