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Financial Resources to Support Your Business Growth

SCEPI offers a variety of financial resources to support local businesses and spur economic growth. Whether you're looking to start a new business, expand an existing one, or need financial assistance, we can connect you with local, regional, and state programs tailored to your needs. Our goal is to foster a vibrant business community by facilitating access to financial tools that can help businesses thrive, while also promoting the development of a skilled workforce that drives long-term success and innovation.

Available Financial Programs

We can connect you to many financial programs locally, regionally and at the state level. Please contact Shawano County Economic Progress, Inc. for more information.

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We can also assist you with grant applications that provide funds for market research and training/educational programs. Plus, we have a large database of Strategic Partners. SCEPI can be your liaison to help get you connected to each of their unique programs.

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SCEPI Revolving Micro-loan Fund (RMLF):

A program that provides low interest (below prime) loans of up to $10,000 to eligible applicants for such uses as signs, fixtures, equipment, facade improvements, interior improvements and working capital.

WEDC (Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation)

Grow Your Business
We’re here to help you create, expand or transform your business.

Bay Area Workforce Development Board

Serving Brown, Door, Florence, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, and Sheboygan counties.
317 W. Walnut Street,
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920) 431-4100 | TDD/TTY Dial 7-1-1 (Relay)

USDA - Rural Development

Wisconsin Program Contact:
Rural Business & Cooperative Programs
5417 Clem’s WayStevens Point,
WI 54482
Phone: (715) 345-7610
E-mail: [email protected]

Programs & Services for Businesses

USDA provides funding opportunities for rural small businesses through loans, loan guarantees, and grants.

WWBIC Loans

WWBIC makes loans to small and micro start-up and established businesses from $1,000 to $350,000. We work with both women and men in analyzing their business’ financial needs and guiding them through the loan process.

Financial Services

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Workforce Development Support

  • Bay Area Workforce Development Board: Provides career and training services for businesses and workers in Shawano County, including recruitment, retention, and training programs.
  • Programs include recruitment, retention, workforce training, career services, and programs for youth and adults.
  • WIOA Fact Sheet
  • Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC): Offers financial programs such as tax credits, workforce training grants, and business development programs.
  • Business Development Tax Credit
  • Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
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Additional Financial Assistance

  • WHEDA (Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority): Offers financing resources like tax credits and revenue bonding.
  • USDA Rural Development: Provides loans, loan guarantees, and grants to rural small businesses, including opportunities for energy improvements and business development.
  • Programs include Business & Industry Loan Guarantees, Rural Business Development Grants, and Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance.
  • USDA Financing Resources

Venture Capital and Additional Resources

We also offer venture capital information for business expansion and investment funding. Beyond this, our tourism and manufacturing programs help industries in Shawano County. For more information or to connect with the right program for your business needs, please contact our team. We're here to guide you every step of the way.