Waupaca County Economical Development Corporation
 
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About

Since 1995 the Waupaca County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) has been providing assistance to both private businesses and public sector organizations, in an effort to strengthen the local economy and enhance the quality of life for all the citizens of Waupaca County.

Simply put, whether it’s securing funding from federal, state or regional resources for businesses and communities, or representing the people of Waupaca County throughout the region and state, the WCEDC is truly a non-partisan promoter and advocate for growth and development in Waupaca County.

Waupaca County Demographics

 
 

Public & Private Sector Partners

Our public and private sector partners provide time, energy and financial resources to help the Waupaca County Economic Development Corporation carry out its mission of assisting businesses, strengthening communities, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents and visitors.

 

Financial Resources

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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, 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.

 

4.7+

Private Sector Assistance:

  • 77 loans to Waupaca County businesses in the amount of 4.7 million dollars

    ”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

 

3.8+

Public Sector Assistance:

  • $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

  • $100,000 in grant awards for county-wide tourism development

  • 3.2 Million Dollar Workforce Innovation Grant for Workforce Transportation Project

 
 

28+

Years Providing Assistance

Assisting both private businesses and public sector organizations

 
 

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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Waupaca County Tourism

 

Board of Directors

Aaron Jenson - President
City of Waupaca

Caz Muske - Vice President
City of Clintonville

Chad Hoerth - Treasurer
City of New London

Larry Thomas Jr. - Secretary
Fox Valley Technology Center -
Waupaca Campus

Missy Fenn - Director
Village of Iola

Dave Werth - Director & Corporation Counsel
Van Epps & Werth

Dave Morack - Director
Waupaca County Board

Rob Way - Director
Waupaca County Board

Mary Rogers - Director
City of Marion

Mike Frazier - Director
City of Manawa

Richard Luedke - Director
City of Weyauwega

Bobbi Miller - Director
Fox Valley Workforce Development Board

Bobbie Marks - Director
Village of Fremont

Terri Schulz - Director
Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce

Richard Wagner - Director
Quantum Dairy

 

Contact Us

Jeff Mikorski, Executive Director

Waupaca County Economic Development Corporation
P.O. Box 52
New London, WI  54961

(920) 982-1582 – office

Email: Mikorski@wcedc.org

Twitter: @WaupacaCEDC

 
 
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