Progress Lakeshore

Progress Lakeshore is a private-public economic Development organization that assists businesses Retain, Grow and Attract in the Manitowoc county Wisconsin area.

About

Progress Lakeshore is a private-public economic Development organization that assists businesses Retain, Grow and Attract in the Manitowoc county Wisconsin area. Going into business or need help with your existing small business? Just looking for some answers? Progress Lakeshore staff and partners are committed to providing the best economic development assistance to you. Let us know what you need and we can point you in the right direction or guide you through a solution that works for your business.

All of the technical services provided by Progress Lakeshore are confidential and free of charge. In addition to the services listed here, we also periodically offer classes and workshops. Watch our homepage and newsletter for upcoming events!

Existing Business Development

  • Workforce retention

  • Expansion planning

  • Business assessments and planning

  • Financial structuring

  • Regulatory assistance

Entrepreneurial Assistance

  • Start-up assessments

  • Business planning

  • Locating financing

  • Site selection

Community Initiatives

  • Economic development training

  • Business retention programs

  • Economic impact assessments

  • Infrastructure development

Workforce Initiatives

  • Education and training programs

Business Attraction and Recruitment

  • Site and building development

  • Demographic and regulatory data

If you’re interested in supporting the Progress Lakeshore mission, find information about investing here.

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Lease Review
  • Revitalization (Specialty)
  • Site Location Assistance (Specialty)
  • Economic Forecast
  • Economic Development

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
  • Tax Services
  • Valuation

Business Planning

  • Business Succession Planning
  • Diversification
  • Business Plan Consulting
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Demographic and Census Data
  • Forming a Business (Specialty)
  • Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Hiring and Firing
  • Apprenticeship
  • Recruiting
  • Workforce Training
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Employee Development
  • Retention
  • Workforce Incentives

Import and Export Assistance

  • Financial Assistance for Exporting Activities
  • Networking/Exploring Exporting
  • Trade Education and Training

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Recruiting Assistance

Marketing and Sales

  • Competitive Analysis
  • Feasibility Studies

Networking and Associations

  • Small Business/General

Nonprofit and Social Enterprise

  • Board Development
  • Strategic Planning

Space and Equipment

  • Office Space
  • Retail Space
  • Lease Review Assistance
  • Site Location Assistance

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • State Business Issues
  • Small Business Policy

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Government and Military Specifications
  • Selling to Foreign Governments and Businesses
  • Subcontracting Opportunities

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Site Location
  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
  • Startup Classes

Training and Education

  • Online Courses and Videos
  • Business Management Training
  • Marketing Plan Training
  • Startup Classes
Contact Information
Peter Wills
Address
202 N 8th Street, Ste 101
Manitowoc, WI 54220