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Florence County Free Business Counseling:
Writing a business plan is the most critical step
of opening a new business. Florence County offers free
services from two business counselors who will help new
entrepreneurs write a detailed
business
plan
that will include start-up cost projections, cash flow
projections, market analysis, a marketing plan, and resources
for financing your business. The Business Counselors will
also work with existing businesses on anything from how to plan
an expansion or advertising campaign to addressing cash flow
issues or delinquent accounts receivables. Their services
are provided through MI and WI Small Business Development
Centers. Both organizations are familiar with
SBA
and
USDA Rural
Development
loan programs and other state and federal
government programs to assist small business owners.
Appointments can be made by calling Wendy Gehlhoff FCEDC
(715)528-3294 or Corrin Seaman UW-Extension (715)528-4480 ext.
116.
Entrepreneur & Inventor Club:
The Upper
Menominee River E&I Club meets 5 times per year (Jan, March,
May, Aug and Oct) to provide resources, networking and support
for new entrepreneurs and inventors as well as current business
owners who want to improve their business success. 20-25 people
from our WI/MI four county region generally attend. The
meetings are free and refreshments are provided. Meetings are
held on a Thursday at 6pm at the Aurora Town
Hall in Florence County. This Club was formed with grant monies
from the
Wisconsin Entrepreneur’s
Network.
(Press Release
and
E&I Flyer when
available)
Florence County
Revolving Loan Fund Loan Program:
The RLF
program provides 4% interest rate loans to purchase equipment,
business property or working capital for both existing and
start-up businesses in Florence County. A written business
plan and 2-3 years of projections, financials and taxes are
required. $20,000 per job created can be loaned out up to a
maximum of $100,000 (minimum is $10,000). All loans must be
matched 50/50 with a bank loan or personal investment. Loan
approval takes up to 60 days depending on meeting times.
(View
RLF Program Brochure and
RLF Program Application)
In-Comm Industrial Park:
The
Florence In-Comm Industrial Park is accessed via a Class A Road
heading due North 1/8 mile off US 2/141 on the eastern edge of
Florence, WI. Lots are available at a minimal cost complete
with water, sewer, natural gas, electricity and internet. 78.8 acres are currently available. (Industrial
Park Site Map,
Site Map
Key, and
Location Map)
Business Directory on the Florence County Website:
From the
www.florencewisconsin.com home page please click on
Business Directory to
view a categorized list of businesses, contact information and
email or website links. If your business is not listed, has new
contacts or should be in different categories, email your new
details to Wendy Gehlhoff:
wgehlhoff@co.florence.wi.us
For Other Important State-wide Links
for Businesses click here:
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