• Business Planning Assistance (E-Seed Program)
The development of a business plan is the key tool to starting and expanding a successful business. The City of Appleton supports the E-Seed program, an entrepreneurship training program to assist in the business planning process. A detailed description of the E-Seed program and the registration materials for the 12-week course can be viewed at the E-Seed website, hosted by Fox Valley Technical College. Participants can apply for the
Wisconsin Department of Commerce's Entrepreneurial Training Grant to help cover up to 75% of the program cost.
Classes begin in February of 2008.
Flyer: Info and
Registration form
Website: E-Seed Program
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Free Explore Starting Your Own Business informational sessions and to learn how the E-Seed program can help will be held in
January 2008. Visit the E-Seed website for more details, including registration information.
Flyer: Free Info
Session Dates
Website: Free Info Sessions
• Free Business Counseling for Calumet County
Residents
The
UW Green Bay Small Business Development Center, in partnership
with Calumet County UW Extension and Economic Development will
offer free one-on-one business counseling sessions for new and
existing business owners in Calumet County.
These sessions are offered on the 3rd
Tuesday of each month. Chuck
Brys, Business Counselor with the Small Business Development
Center, will be providing advice on business planning,
financing, marketing and other business issues.
Individual, confidential sessions will be held at the Calumet
County Courthouse, 206 Court Street, Chilton, Room 014.
An appointment is required and can be made by contacting Mary
Kohrell at 920- 849-1450 ext. 3 or via e-mail at kohrell.mary@co.calumet.wi.us.
• Grant for Business Plan - Early Planning Grant Program
The Wisconsin Department of Commerce's Early Planning Grant Program (EPG) helps individuals interested in starting or expanding a business in one of the following industries by providing funding for professional consulting services for development of a comprehensive business plan:
- Automation
- Agriculture/Food Products
- Biotechnology
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Paper/Forest Products
- Printing
- Tourism
- Childcare (Does NOT include in-home childcare)
For additional information on the program, visit the Wisconsin Department of Commerce website.
• Financing Programs
The City of Appleton does not provide any business financing (other than processing Industrial Revenue Bonds or Redevelopment Revenue Bonds described below). However, numerous state and federal programs are available to meet your business needs. For additional information on these financing programs, visit the
Wisconsin Build Your Business site.
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• Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) or Redevelopment Revenue Bonds
The following document contains information about the policy and process for obtaining Industrial Revenue Bonds or Redevelopment Revenue Bonds through the City of Appleton.
Revenue Bond
Policy. Visit the Wisconsin Department of Commerce website for additional details on Industrial Revenue
Bonds.
• Technology Zone Tax Credit Program
The City of Appleton is a member of the Northeast Wisconsin Regional Economic Partnership Technology Tax Credit Program. The Program provides income tax credits for high-tech business development. See the attached program description for more information on the program.
NEWREP Technology Zone Tax Credit
Program.
For more information visit the NEWREP
website.
• Free Legal Counseling
The State Bar of Wisconsin will provide small and emerging businesses throughout Wisconsin up to two hours of counseling from a business lawyer at no cost. This service is provided by members of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. For more information contact the State Bar of Wisconsin at (800) 728-7788 or visit them online at
www.wisbar.org.
• Business Start-Up Guide
The Wisconsin Department of Commerce provides a detailed guide on starting a business in Wisconsin. Information on licensing, permits, financial program, taxes and more can be found in this guide. This
attached PDF version is available for your online viewing or print a copy for your reference. For additional assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce at (800) 435-7287.
• Free Business Counseling
The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a free business counseling service. A partner of the Small Business Administration, the Fox Cities SCORE Chapter is located at the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry. To request a Fox Cities SCORE Counselor contact (920) 734-7101. For information on the national SCORE Association visit
www.score.org.
• Licenses & Permits
The City of Appleton does not require a general business license for every business. However, several types of businesses require city, state or national licenses or permits. For information on City licenses or permits contact the
City Clerk's office. If you are unsure of the zoning necessary for your business,
contact us to speak with a planner.
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