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February 7, 2012 Newsletter

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:05:42 -0600

Articles include: 1) AO Expands in Former Thomas Products Building, 2) 4th Quarter Report, 3) New Science and Technology Education Center, 4) Trade Adjustment Assistance, and 5) Sheboygan County Business Loan Program.

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December 20, 2011 Newsletter

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:00:58 -0600

Articles include: 1) Plymouth to Kohler Rail, 2) Focus on Agriculture, and 3) I-43 Spring Construction.

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November 30, 2011 Newsletter

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:06:10 -0600

Articles include: 1) 2011 Annual Meeting, 2) Investors Step Up, and 3) Coming Soon: Local Angel Investment Network.

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October 21, 2011 Newsletter

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:58:54 -0500

Articles include: 1) 2011 Annual Meeting Invitation, 2) Young Professional Surveys, 3) 3rd Quarter 2011 Report, and 4) Upcoming Regional Business Meetings.

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September 19, 2011 Newsletter

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:09:58 -0500

Articles Include: 1) Save the Date - Annual Meeting, 2) Assistance for Exporting, 3) Area Companies Recognized, 4) North of what you Expect, 5) Welcome to the Board, and 6) Going Green Saves Money.

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August 17, 2011 Newsletter

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:06:15 -0500

Articles include: 1) Morgan Aircraft Poised to Fly, 2) Wisconsin Jobs Agenda Unveiled, 3) DFA to Invest $13M in Plymouth, 3) Area Businesses Chime In, 4) Entrepreneur Classes.

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July 20, 2011 Newsletter

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:57:30 -0500

Articles include: 1) SCEDC Quarterly Update, 2) Progress Reports from Young Professionals, 3) Local Food Logistics Dominates Grant Application, and 4) SCEDC Chairman Recieves Citizen Leadership Award.

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June 29, 2011 Newsletter

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:01:21 -0500

Articles include: 1) revolving loan financing, 2) The New North Initiatives, and 3) a new business newspaper.

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May 31, 2011 Newsletter

Tue, 31 May 2011 13:45:40 -0500

Articles include: 1) SCEDC launches new website, and 2) 2010 blitz survey results

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May 5, 2011 Newsletter

Thu, 05 May 2011 13:22:26 -0500

Developer Sought for Downtown Market-Rate Apartments

Almost one year since completing a 'Promise of Sheboygan County 2020' retreat to discuss opportunities to improve the county, an industrious group of local young professionals has completed a survey to determine the demand for market-rate apartments in Downtown Sheboygan. The results of the survey indicated that there is a strong demand among young professionals with the following demographic attributes:

Age: Between 20 and 29
Education: Obtained a Bachelor's degree
Marital Status: Single, never married
Children: No children, but plans to have them
Household Income: $40,000 - $59,999

Characteristics of the ideal downtown market rate apartments are:

Rent: $600 - $999
Bedrooms: 2
Desired Features: Washer/dryer; Patio/deck; Master suite; Storage area
Building Amenities: Garage parking
Ideal Location: Near water

Several greenfield sites in Downtown Sheboygan are suitable for development of market-rate apartments, most within existing TIF Districts and eligible for New Market Tax Credit financing. To explore opportunities to meet the needs of this market, please contact Chad Pelishek, City of Sheboygan Development Manager, at (920) 459-3383, or view the survey results at www.SheboyganCountyEDC.com/DowntownHousing.

Welcome New Board Members

Seven new board members recently joined the SCEDC, representing business across the county. In 2012, we welcome:

Dan Eck - Senior VP of Administration, Lakeland College

Bob Heimerl - President, Abacus Architects

Eric Sandvig - Plant Manager, Alliant Energy

Matt Quasius - Director of Operations, Quasius Construction

Jodi Schoerner - VP Finance, Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.

Steve Mech - President, CSA Commercial

Teresa Van Horn - President, Van Horn Chevrolet

View all of our board members by clicking here.

Important News for Importers

In March, the Port of Milwaukee applied to expand its general Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #41 to include areas within a 60-mile radius of the Port, including Sheboygan County. As a result, local companies that successfully apply for participation in the FTZ #41 will no longer be required to pay duties on imported products and raw materials that: (1) are used in manufacturing of products that are consequently exported, and/or (2) are discarded as waste within a manufacturing process. This presents an outstanding opportunity for companies to save on duties and tariffs (calculate estimated savings worksheet) and reduce paperwork for duty drawback.

To learn more, visit www.SheboyganCountyEDC.com/FTZ.

SCEDC Begins the Search for a New Director

After more than two years of leading the SCEDC's county-wide economic development efforts, Executive Director Patrick Drinan is stepping down to join the state's lead economic development organization, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).

The SCEDC is now accepting resumes for the Executive Director position. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Economic Development, Business Administration, or related field, wiith a minimum od five years of related experience. Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) or Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification preferred.

Full position information and application process can be viewed at www.SheboyganCountyEDC.com/Jobs.

Apply Now for the 2012 Inc. 500|5000

Applications now being accepted for the 2012 Inc.500|5000. Winners will be listed with other leading companies at Inc.com, and your company may be featured in Inc.'s September 2012 issue. Click here to apply.

Got Guidance?

Understanding that small business owners and entrepreneurs face a variety of challenges requiring sound information and guidance, the SCEDC now offers free online guides that cover the following topics:

Small Business Financing
Entrepreneurship Resources
Export-Import Assistance
Workforce Recruitment and Development

Each guide features a chart that identifies incentives and resources for a variety of circumstances. The resources are briefly described and accompanied by links to more detailed information.

Check out the new guides, at www.SheboyganCountyEDC.com/Guides

'The Promise' Video Wins Award

In February at the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival (SAICFF), 'The Promise of Sheboygan County' won the "Best Promotional Media" award. Thank you to the Leclerc Brothers Motion Pictures for entering the film in the competition! You are invited to take another look at this award-winning documentary, below.

The Promise of Sheboygan County

April 12, 2011 Newsletter

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:00:09 -0500

Articles include: 1) Readership poll, 2) Engaging young professionals, and 3) Volunteers sought for spring business blitz

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March 28, 2011 Newsletter

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:54:36 -0500

Inaugural issue. Articles include: 1) SCEDC online presence, 2) 2010 annual meeting, and 3) Wisconsin Department of Commerce restructuring.

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