Press Releases & Columns
The SCEDC Entrepreneurial Services Team Supports Free Financial Coaching Program
The SCEDC entrepreneurial services team can assist in many stages of a business launch. From ideation to strategic planning, and, finally, with execution and driving positive results. To drive those positive results, it is imperative for a small business owner to develop a network of trusted professionals that provide regular guidance and coaching on a day-to-day basis. A small business owner cannot be an expert in everything; the free Small Business Owner Financial Coaching program offered by Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) is a valuable resource for Sheboygan County small businesses. Please refer to the CCCS press release for more information!
Why More Mentorship is Important to Sheboygan County Growth
Sheboygan County, WI - I recently read an article by Kathleen McShane titled Mentoring: the Missing Link to Small Business Growth and Survival. The article stated that 70 percent of small businesses that received mentoring survived more than five years – double the survival rate of non-mentored businesses. In addition, 88% of business owners with a mentor said that having one was invaluable.
As a small business owner, I recognize how imperative it is to develop my network of trusted business professionals to provide regular guidance and counseling on sound business decision-making on a day-to-day basis. A small business owner cannot be an expert in everything – it truly does take a village to ensure the success of an entrepreneur. A mentorship, however, provides the small business owner with a different level of support. A valuable mentor relationship provides the small business owner access to the knowledge, social capital, & wisdom of a seasoned professional that they can connect with on an informal basis.
Sheboygan County forms Innovation Task Force
Sheboygan, Wis. – Following on the heels of the FreshTech Innovation Summit, the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) in coordination with the City of Sheboygan has formed a task force comprised of key stakeholders to implement the concepts arising from the summit.
K Lorraine Salon, Spa and Boutique springs to life in downtown Sheboygan Falls
Drawing on the creativity and ambition that has driven them to long and successful careers in the salon and spa industry, Kathryn Hillstrom and Vicky LeMahieu have joined forces to launch K Lorraine Salon, Spa and Boutique in an iconic downtown Sheboygan Falls building.
With 3,000 Available Careers Sheboygan County Upgrades SomeplaceBetter.org
Sheboygan, WI – The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation released an updated SomeplaceBetter.org. Sheboygan County is the only area with comprehensive workforce relocation materials thanks to a partnership between the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) and Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce under the Someplace Better brand.
Sheboygan County Grew by $500 Million
Sheboygan, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue released statements of changes in equalized values for 2017 growth. These records are used to determine property taxes across the state and provide insight into regional economies.
Sheboygan named a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
December 18, 2018 - The League of American Bicyclists recognized Sheboygan, Wisconsin with a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award, joining 464 visionary communities from across the country.
Supervisory Leadership Certificate is now being offered in Sheboygan
Sheboygan - The Sheboygan County unemployment rate continues to remain under 2.5% and factoring the overall worker shortage, the best way to retain employees is to invest in their professional development.
Innovation District Summit Attendees Call for Inclusiveness, Events, and Personal Development
Sheboygan, WI – Results from the FreshTech Innovation District summit are in. Participating in the summit were ~150 individuals representing over 100 organizations. Overwhelmingly, participants stated the Innovation District must be a world-class development. Most importantly, nearly all attendees stated the District’s culture must be inclusive, diverse, open, energetic, collaborative and engaging.
