City of Brillion Financial Assistance
BRZIL!
The City of Brillion is spicing things up and created the Brillion Revitalization Zero Interest Loan Program! The program provides up to $8000 per property address, to commercial property owners and/or merchants for exterior building and site improvements. Facade restoration projects within the downtown commercial district are priority projects, but there are not exclusions for commercial properties. To download the manual click here >> and find out if your business property qualifies!
Revolving Loan Fund
RLF Manual (pdf) click here >>
For more information or to request an application, please contact City Hall at 920-756-2250, or the City Administrator at admin@ci.brillion.wi.us.
Calumet County Resources and Information
Calumet Business.com
A great new resource for people seeking to bring their business to Calumet County. Join the ranks of some of the region's most successful companies. Visit http://www.calumetbusiness.com
Going Into Business in Calumet County
A guide to help you determine if whether it's feasible for you to start or expand your business. A resource from the University of Wisconsin Extension, Calumet County office. To download the pdf file click here >>
Calumet County Revolving Loan Fund Program
Similar to the City Revolving Loan fund, the Calumet County RLF provides low interest loans for businesses that bring new jobs, or retain current jobs in the greater Calumet County Region. Brillion businesses are eligible to apply. To download the pdf file click here >>
Wisconsin Department of Commerce Resources
The Wisconsin Business Wizard
The Wizard http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/app/wizard/LoadIntro, provides customized information to help you start and operate a Wisconsin-based business. By investing a few minutes of your time, the Business Wizard will help you to:
- Determine licensing, permitting and regulatory requirements
- Obtain necessary application forms
- Identify available state resources
- Access other valuable business-related information
Starting a Business? Here's Help!
The publication should be used as a starting point for identifying both regulatory requirements and assistance programs that apply to your business. For indepth information on specific topics, contacted the listed numbers in this publication. To download the pdf file click here >>
Financial Resources for Businesses and Communities
The Wisconsin Department of Commerce has a broad range of financial assistance programs to help businesses and communities undertake economic development. This quick reference guide identifies these programs and selected programs from other agencies. To download the pdf file click here >>
Self-Assessment Guide for Small Manufacturers
This guide is an easy way to hlep manufacturers recognize potential areas for improvement. It will walk you through a series of questions about how you do business and suggests new approaches. This self-assessment guide is designed to help a small manufacturing firm conduct a basic review of its practices and look for ways to improve its competitive position. It is written for firms whose general managers are, in most cases, also the majority owners. Visit the Wisconsin Department of Commerce website at http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/MT/MT-FAX-0929.html to learn more or to order a guide for yourself!
Other Business Development Links
The E-Seed: Technological Training
The E-Seed, http://www.uwopartners.org/events/business/eseed.htm, a 12-week entrepreneurship training series, assists start up and early-stage entrepreneurs in developing management and planning tools for their new business ventures. Participants develop a business plan through completion of weekly worksheets and exercises. Experts from the small business community discuss accounting, legal, marketing, and management issues. Both start-up and growing businesses benefit from the hands-on, interactive sessions that provide practical tools to prepare a useful business plan that can be applied immediately to business ventures.
SCORE
SCORE is a resource partner with the US Small Business Administration, dedicated to aiding in the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. Visit http://www.score.org to learn more.
iEdition
True to form, the SCORE organization has done it again, providing new and remarkable information to help entreprenuers plan, market and finance their business. Check out iEdition - and register for a free download by visiting http://www.easimedia.com/score
SBANC: Small Business Advancement National Center
In addition to its many services offered, the Small Business Advancement National Center offers a weekly electronic newsletter that you can subscribe to through e-mail. The newsletter includes information for small businesses and entrepreneurs, including upcoming conferences and workshops. It also includes information about resource items that can be found on the Small Business Advancement National Center Web site. Visit http://www.sbaer.uca.edu/ to learn more.
WEDA: Wisconsin Economic Development Association
WEDA fosters economic development in the State of Wisconsin by providing leadership in defining and advocating economic development initiatives and by continually striving to develop the professional practice of economic development.
WEDA provides education, communication and legislative action services to our nearly 500 individual and corporate members. Visit http://www.weda.org/ to learn more.
WHEDA
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority serves Wisconsin residents and communities by working with others to provide creative financing resources and information to stimulate and preserve affordable housing, small business, and agribusiness. Visit the WHEDA website at http://www.wheda.com/
The Wisconsin Technology Council
The Wisconsin Technology Council was created by the Legislature to create a master plan for the development of science- and technology-based businesses in Wisconsin. Reason: A growing tech-based economy means more high-wage career opportunities for Wisconsin citizens. To learn more, visit http://www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/
Fox Cities Workforce Development Center
The Fox Cities Workforce Development Center is the Fox Valley's one-stop employment resource for providing service and assistance in connecting employers and job seekers through training, education and employment. Visit http://www.foxcitiesworks.com/ to learn more.
Business Assistance Center (BAC)
The Business Assistance Center is the premier one-stop shop for entrepreneurs, business start-ups, and emerging/existing businesses seeking help with business planning, counseling, mentoring, financing, and education. The Center is a partnership among multiple organizations functioning as a single entity irrespective of organizational affiliation. Visit the BAC website at http://www.mybusinesshelp.org/
Tool, Die and Machining Association of Wisconsin
This website features a comprehensive directory of precision metalworking firms easily searched by capability or name of business. It also serves as a resource for metalworking career information and a communications tool for association members. To learn more about the Tool, Die and Machining Association of Wisconsin, visit http://www.tdmaw.org/
WMEP - Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership
http://www.wmep.org/
WMEP is an invaluable technical and business resource created solely to help small and medium-sized manufacturers improve productivity, and compete more effectively in the global marketplace. For real world solutions to real world manufacturing challenges, contact WMEP at 1-800-637-4634.
Wisconsin Small Business Development Center
http://www.wisconsinsbdc.org/
The SBDC offers a wider variety of continuing education workshops and courses to meet the needs of both beginning and experienced business owners. These programs teach both core business skills and new and evolving trends and processes. Learn more by visiting their website, or call the Business Answer Line at 1-800-940-SBDC
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