The City of De Pere, Wisconsin

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The City of De Pere Development Services Division services various loans, grants, and other economic development programs in an effort to support local businesses. Whether you're just getting started or are ready to expand, financial assistance is available to help your business thrive. Learn more about the local, state, federal, and private programs.

Financial Assistance and Business Incentive Program Information (offered by the state)

• De Pere Tax Incremental Financing
• De Pere Facade Grant
• "Experience De Pere" Business Recruitment Grant Program
• SBA 504 Loans
• Wisconsin Historic Preservation Tax Credits
• Federal Historic Tax Credits
• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
• Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Association (WHEDA)

Resources for Minority-Owned Small Businesses

• Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)
• African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
• American Indian Chamber of Commerce/First American Capital Corporation
• Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
• Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeastern Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce
• Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce
• Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation
• Women's Business Owners Network

Technical Assistance

• Center for Entrepreneurship - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (nwtc.edu)
• Definitely De Pere
• Mainstreet America
• Mainstreet Online Free Tool: Answer a series of questions and receive a customized list of tools and resources to help your business succeed. Everything from POS systems, website platforms, and content creation software to help you market your business.
• SBA Wisconsin District Office
• SCORE | Green Bay
• Small Business Initiative at NWTC
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Solutions for the Business Owner - SBDC at UW-Green Bay - University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (uwgb.edu)
  
• UW Madison First Steps Program (FREE online introductory course for entrepreneurs)
• Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA)