Business Resources
Economic Development
Columbia County Economic Development Corporation
Offers resources and information to help grow the economy of Columbia County through the retention/expansion of existing businesses and the establishment of new business ventures. Includes information for business plans, small businesses, financing options, community profiles, demographic data, and more. Contact: Nancy Elsing, Executive Director, (608) 742-6161.
Dane County Economic Development
A comprehensive resource guide (.pdf format) to economic development in Dane County. Provides new and existing businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs, and communities with a connection to Dane County resources, people, and information.
Contact: Olivia Parry Economic Development Specialist, Dane County Planning & Development, (608) 266-4270.
Dodge County Economic Development
Demographics, economic trends, and business and land development information for Dodge County.
Contact: Dean Perlick, Manager of Planning, Planning & Economic Development, (920) 386-3710.
Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium
Serving Jefferson County, JCEDC offers resources for business and economic development. Find community profiles and contacts, services and programs for home buyers and owners and business entrepreneurs, economic studies and reports, and links to other valuable resources. Contact: Dennis Heling, Executive Director, (920) 674-8710.
Marquette County Economic Development
Tri-County Regional Economic Development Corporation (TREDC) serves Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara counties. Their efforts include connecting businesses and sharing resources and information, ultimately to help the region become more competitive and further developed. Contact: Bill Wheeler, Executive Director, (920) 382-0963.
Sauk County Development Corporation
Offers detailed economic and demographic data, workforce development resources, and in-depth county and community profiles for Sauk County and the South Central Wisconsin region. Contact: Karna Hanna, CEcD, Executive Director, (608) 355-2084.
Thrive is the economic development enterprise for the eight-county Madison Region, created to grow the region's economy in ways that preserve and enhance the quality of life.
UW-Madison Small Business Development Center
Business education for entrepreneurs, leaders, managers and employees in small and growing businesses.
Equal Opportunity Laws
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces Federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination and administers all federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices and policies.
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development - Equal Rights Division
Information on labor policies, practices and regulations in the State of Wisconsin.
Disability Nondiscrimination Law Advisor
This interactive Advisor is designed to help employers determine which federal disability nondiscrimination laws apply to their business or organization. The Advisor also helps recipients of federal financial assistance understand their responsibilities under these laws.
This Advisor assists Veterans, Service Members and all those who support them to quickly and easily navigate information and resources on a range of topics, including Benefits and Compensation, Education and Training, Employment, Employer Resources, and more.
Labor Market Information
What does the current labor market look like? What challenges will you face in the future? The following resources will give you the snapshot you need to prepare and overcome pending challenges.
Wisconsin WorkNet is your source for labor market data and reports. The information can be used in making strategic decisions for marketing, determining the available labor pool, hiring staff, paying wages, determining site locations, or expanding your business.
U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics
National, state, and regional data on employment levels and projections, unemployment rates, wages and benefits, inflation and prices, and more.
Labor Standards
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development - Labor Standards Bureau
For information on policies, practices and regulations for child labor, minimum wage, overtime, notification of business closings and mass layoffs, unpaid wage claims, private employment agencies and work on state or municipal construction projects.
Helpful links from the State of Wisconsin
Resources and information for finding workers, labor standards and regulations, labor market information, and other department services offered through the State.
Training
Madison Area Technical College
Moraine Park Technical College
UW-Madison Small Business Development Center
Business education for entrepreneurs, leaders, managers and employees in small and growing businesses.
Customized Training Services
Several of our partners will work with you to develop a customized solution to help your employees apply new skills to meet your business needs. Some providers include: Madison College, Moraine Park Technical College, and UW-Small Business Development Center.
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