WCEDC serves as the point of first contact for companies considering expanding in Waukesha County.
Waukesha County-based businesses that are expanding need to make an economic case to their owners, boards of directors or often a parent company located elsewhere.
WCEDC helps make frame a compelling case to decision makers in a competitive economic climate for expanding in Waukesha County.
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Case Study: Waukesha Electric Systems
WCEDC proudly served Waukesha Electric Systems as a valued expansion project resource - connecting them to State and local incentives, such as:
- City of Waukesha Tax Incremental Finance District
- Waukesha County Revolving Loan Fund
- WCTC customized training programs
- Waukesha County Workforce Development Center’s Specialized Recruitment Services
- Site assistance for relocating a neighboring business to make room for the expansion.
The projected job growth from this project is 210 high-wage jobs within three years.
The next phase of that project presents additional growth opportunities: connecting local companies as part of the Waukesha Electric supply chain for leveraging Waukesha Electric’s initial $70MM investment into additional job retention and creation in Waukesha County.
Project Partners:
- City of Waukesha
- WCTC Corporate & Community Training
- Waukesha County Workforce Development Center
- State Department of Commerce
- Waukesha County’s Revolving Loan Fund
- Easter Seals of SE Wisconsin
Economic Benefit to Waukesha County:
- $70 million investment
- 250 construction, manufacturing and engineering jobs.
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