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Small Business Resources
Small Business Development Center
The Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) partners with GCDC to support local entrepreneurs at any stage. They offer no-cost, confidential consulting and education to help you:
| Take the First Steps | Start Your Business |
| Grow Your Business | Finance Your Business |
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Contact Nora 608-716-9441 | | |
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Elevate Entrepreneurs
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Pitch Series Training, Coaching, and Connection to support small business growth |
 Click to Download |
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Microloan Program 0% loan program to propel small businesses forward |
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Emerging Entrepreneurs Elevating insights and skills for our future business owners. |
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Microloan Program
Make your business dream a reality!
Elevating Entrepreneurs with 0% loans up to $10,000 for one for year.
 Click to View Microloan Details |
 Click to View Microloan Application |
SizeUp Wisconsin
Small Business Insights
Starting and growing a small business takes vision, hard work, and passion. WEDC’s SizeUpWI tool gives small and midsize Wisconsin businesses and entrepreneurs free access to market intelligence that can give you the data you need to succeed. Learn More, visit Size Up Wisconsin
Industry Resources
Demographics & Workforce
Demographics
37, 1602021 population
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43.42020 Median Age
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7.1%2021 Poverty Rate
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15,495Total Households
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74.7%Owner Occupied
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3.8%2022 population of color
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Workforce
Top IndustryManufacturing 17.1% |
Population within the county36,000 within 1-hour |
59.98%population age 18-64 |
92.8%high school or higher education |
$72,887Median Household Income, 2022 |
24.6min – avg commute |
$615BProjected domestic trade by 2050 (68.3% increase) |
91.7%household broadband |
Transportation
Warehouse FacilitiesCommercial warehouses, and cold storage and freezer spaces throughout the county |
Air TransportMonroe Municipal Airport provides 3k and 5k feet of lighted, paved runways, charters, and other needed amenities, close to national and international airports |
Ground Transport1,263 miles of highway & 700 miles of railway |
Ports & BargesMississippi River and Lake Michigan access within 2 hours |
Revolving Loan Fund
GCDC can provide up to $100,000 per business for high growth start-ups, and emerging growth companies with gap financing. Click the image below for more details, then call us! 608-328-9452
Business Retention and Expansion
Business Retention and Expansion Program (BRE)
Our team engages with local companies and business owners to identify opportunities and address challenges that may impact growth and prosperity. Working together we enhance competitiveness and promote growth in Green County.
Incentives
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SWWRPC Regional Revolving Loan Fund A regional revolving loan fund to create and assist business development and expansion project that address unmet regional and community needs. |
 Or call GCDC at
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Affordable financing for energy improvements in commercial and industrial properties. |
Or call GCDC at
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Grants & Additional Funding Source In the past 5 years Green County as been awarded over $750,000 in grant funds to support childcare initiatives, broadband improvements, skilled trades development, and entrepreneurial growth. We are always ready for the next opportunity! |
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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) |
Useful Links
Small Business Resources
Small Business Development Center
The Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) partners with GCDC to support local entrepreneurs at any stage. They offer no-cost, confidential consulting and education to help you:
| Take the First Steps | Start Your Business |
| Grow Your Business | Finance Your Business |
|
Contact Nora
608-716-9441 | | |
|
Elevate Entrepreneurs
|
Pitch Series Training, Coaching, and Connection to support small business growth |
Click to Download |
|
Microloan Program 0% loan program to propel small businesses forward |
|
|
Youth Entrepreneurs Elevating insights and skills for our future business owners. |
Sign up for our Newsletter &
Like us on Facebook or LinkedIn to stay informed!
Microloan Program
Make your business dream a reality!
Elevating Entrepreneurs with 0% loans up to $10,000 for one for year.
| Click to View Microloan Details |
Click to View Microloan Application |
SizeUp Wisconsin
Small Business Insights
Starting and growing a small business takes vision, hard work, and passion. WEDC’s SizeUpWI tool gives small and midsize Wisconsin businesses and entrepreneurs free access to market intelligence that can give you the data you need to succeed. Learn More, visit Size Up Wisconsin
Industry Resources
Demographics & Workforce
Demographics
37, 1602021 population
|
43.42020 Median Age
|
7.1%2021 poverty rate
|
15,495Total Households
|
74.7%Owner Occupied |
3.8%2022 population of color
|
Workforce
Top IndustryManufacturing 17.1% |
Green CountyPopulation 36,000 within 1-hour |
59.98%population age 18-64 |
92.8%high school or higher education |
$72,887Median Household Income, 2022 |
24.6min – avg commute |
$615BProjected domestic trade by 2050 (68.3% increase) |
83%household broadband |
Transportation
Warehouse FacilitiesCommercial warehouses, and cold storage and freezer spaces throughout the county |
Air TransportMonroe Municipal Airport provides 3k and 5k feet of lighted, paved runways, charters, and other needed amenities, close to national and international airports |
Ground Transport1,263 miles of highway & 700 miles of railway |
Ports & BargesMississippi River and Lake Michigan access within 2 hours |
Revolving Loan Fund
GCDC can provide up to $100,000 per business for high growth start-ups, and emerging growth companies with gap financing. Click the image below for more details, then call us! 608-328-9452
Business Retention and Expansion
Business Retention and Expansion Program (BRE)
Our team engages with local companies and business owners to identify opportunities and address challenges that may impact growth and prosperity. Working together we enhance competitiveness and promote growth in Green County.
Incentives
|
SWWRPC Regional Revolving Loan Fund A regional revolving loan fund to create and assist business development and expansion project that address unmet regional and community needs. |
Or call GCDC at
|
|
Affordable financing for energy improvements in commercial and industrial properties. |
Or call GCDC at
|
|
Grants & Additional Funding Source In the past 5 years Green County as been awarded over $750,000 in grant funds to support childcare initiatives, broadband improvements, skilled trades development, and entrepreneurial growth. We are always ready for the next opportunity! |
|
|
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) |
Useful Links
Available Sites
Green County offers some of the most affordably priced land and buildings in Wisconsin. GCDC is here to assist you in your search.
Green County Development Corporation knows that site selection decisions are driven by timely, accurate information. We are ready to assist you and your client with their search for a profitable business location. Information on available sites and buildings, along with countywide and community demographic information, is just a click away.
For more information on any of the listed properties: EMAIL GCDC or call 608-328-9452
Top Employers
Green County has a robust and diverse business community with top-notch healthcare, agricultural, and industrial manufacturing facilities. The employers , and employees, serve as a great base for innovation and longevity.
Find Your Opportunity
CONTACT GREEN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT 608.328.9452