Planning Links

Are you thinking about starting a new business or expanding your existing business? The following list of resources highlight the most requested services.  If you do not find the information you need, please contact us for assistance!

BUSINESS CENTER

The Sheboygan Business Center is fully improved with connections for electricity, gas and water immediately available. Businesses benefit from some of the lowest water rates available in the United States because of the park’s close proximity to Lake Michigan. Click here to view available light industrial parcels in the Business Center.


FINANCING PROGRAMS

The City of Sheboygan offers a variety of loans and grants to meet your business needs.  Click here to access applications forms.

The City of Sheboygan is a member of the Northeast Wisconsin Regional Economic Partnership (NEWREP).  Through its membership, businesses that qualify can apply for State of Wisconsin Technology Zone tax credits. For more information, click here.

The Wisconsin Department of Commerce offers a wide range of programs, including business assistance, loans, and grants. Click here to access the full list of programs.  In addition, the Wisconsin Department of Commerce provides a Business Start-Up Guide that can be obtained by clicking here.


LICENSES AND PERMITS

Depending on your business, the City of Sheboygan may require a license to operate your business.  In addition, permits are required for remodeling and construction projects.. As you start or grow your business, contact us for further assistance.


BUSINESS COUNSELING

The Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce provides SCORE, a business counseling service. To talk to a SCORE Counselor, please contact the Chamber at 920-457-9491 or visit their website.


DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

Thinking about a new business downtown? Not sure if there is available space to suit your needs? Sheboygan has an active downtown business improvement district known as the Harbor Centre BID. For more information about the BID, please contact the BID Manager at 920-452-6921 or visit their website.


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 free of cost. For more information contact the State Bar of Wisconsin at 800-728-7788 or visit them at their website.