Financial Information and Links for Businesses

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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Shawano County Revolving Loan Fund (RLF): a program that provides low interest (below prime) loans to qualified business ventures in Shawano County.

Shawano County RLF Application Shawano County RLF Eligibility and Conditions

City of Shawano Revolving Loan Fund (RLF): a program that provides low interest (below prime) loans to qualified business ventures within the city limits of Shawano, WI.

City of Shawano RLF Application City of Shawano RLF Eligibility and Conditions

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.

SCEPI RMLF Application SCEPI RMLF Eligibility and Conditions

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.

City of Shawano BID Business Improvement Grant Application

SCEPI administers the City of Shawano’s BID (Business Improvement District) Business Improvement Grant program. Contact SCEPI for information.

BID Grant Brochure BID Grant Application BID Grant Guidelines

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)

Programs:

WPS
(Wisconsin Public Service)

Economic Development

WEDC
(Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation)

Regional Director:
NALETTA BURR 608.210.6830 naletta.burr@wedc.org

WHEDA
(Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority)

(WWBIC)
The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation

USDA - Rural Development

Wisconsin Program Contact:
Rural Business & Cooperative Programs
5417 Clem’s Way
Stevens Point, WI 54482
Phone: 715-345-7610
E-mail: RD.BCP.SO@wi.usda.gov

Programs & Services for Businesses -
USDA provides funding opportunities for rural small businesses through loans, loan guarantees, and grants.

For Cooperatives

Rural Development provides financial assistance opportunities that are available to assist rural businesses, including cooperatives and agricultural producers.

USDA - Rural Development Financing Resources - Grants, Loans and Programs:

Financial Services:

Venture Capital:

Venture Capital Information