Financial Resources
WCEDC Revolving Loan Fund
Business financing requires partnerships. Waupaca County Economic Development Corporation works for your business to help locate the best mix of private and public financing. In addition to the WCEDC Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), there are multiple financing sources available via the public and non-profit sectors. Please contact us to discuss your project. We can help you figure out which options best suit your business.
Business Loan/Grant Program (BLGP)
The Waupaca County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) has introduced a new loan/grant program aimed at supporting the improvement of businesses, and older commercial buildings in Waupaca County downtown’s. This initiative fosters economic growth, community development, and cultural preservation by providing financial aid to businesses located in an older commercial building.
After getting approved for an RLF loan (max is $100,000), business owners that own their older commercial buildings can apply for an additional grant (up to $50,000 or equal to approved RLF loan amount) for eligible building improvement projects. The program serves as an additional way to reduce the burden of building maintenance for business owners that own older commercial property and seek to start or enhance their businesses. Please contact us to discuss your project and verify grant funds are still available.
Financial Assistance Results:
4.9+
Private Sector Assistance:
85 loans to Waupaca County businesses in the amount of 4.95 million dollars of local business assistance.
”The Revolving Loan Fund Program has been critical to our growth from the beginning.” Tim Pappin, Arty’s
7 Successful Tax Credit Applications in the amount of 1.5 million dollars
“THE WCEDC works like an extension of your management team looking for opportunities to help your business grow.” Rick Recktenwald, Walker Forge
4.3+
Public Sector Assistance:
Over 4.3 million dollars have been received for programs and projects in Waupaca County.
$500,000 grant award and administration for an award-winning, county-wide Comprehensive Planning Project
“THE WCEDC saved us significant dollars by Managing this project.” Dick Koeppen, Waupaca County ChairMan
$500,000 in grant awards for county-wide tourism development
$150,000 for Veteran Entrepreneurial Training Program.
$3,200,000 Workforce Innovation Grant for County-wide Workforce Transportation Project
30+
Years Providing Assistance
Assisting both private businesses and public sector organizations since 1995