Sauk County Development Corporation

Sauk County Development Corporation’s collaborative, regional approach to economic development ensures that Sauk County continues to be a premier place to live, work, and conduct business. Sauk County has a respected, reliable workforce with valuable, diverse skills, as well as a supportive, catalytic environment for entrepreneurs and business expansions.

About

The mission of the Sauk County Development Corporation is to promote and retain the diverse economic vitality of Sauk County and its communities.   The Corporation seeks to fulfill this responsibility by:

Work to retain and grow existing businesses throughout Sauk County;

Support and nurture entrepreneurs and business start-ups;

Partnering with public bodies and private organizations to nurture a civic and economic climate that supports and encourages local businesses; 

Facilitating the development and recruitment of a quality skilled workforce through public and private investment in employee development to meet the needs of Sauk County businesses;

Nurturing and soliciting the growth of the diverse industry, tourism, agri-business and other businesses that are compatible with local goals to fill County employment needs;

Promoting stewardship of the County’s natural resources and sensitive land development to promote sustainable development;

Enhancing the economic health of the County by identifying trends and responding to new issues and opportunities in this era of global competition and rapid change;

Impartially serving as a resource for all communities, businesses, and competing interests within Sauk County, recognizing that our ultimate customers are the citizens of Sauk County.

Bolster partnerships and networks that support economic development in the Sauk County region;

Facilitate the attraction and retention of quality, skilled workforce;

Serve as a catalyst to further develop and strengthen the quality “livable communities” throughout Sauk County where skilled workers will want to live; and
Advocate for local and regional policies that are conducive to business development

Services are only provided to clients who live within Sauk County, WI

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Revitalization
  • Site Location Assistance
  • Economic Development

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting
  • Demographic and Census Data
  • Forming a Business
  • Market Research

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Workforce Training
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Retention
  • Workforce Incentives

Libraries and Research

  • Business Research Resources
  • Demographic/Census Data

Marketing and Sales

  • Demographics/Census Data
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Market Research

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling

Networking and Associations

  • Small Business/General

Nonprofit and Social Enterprise

  • Board Development

Space and Equipment

  • Office Space
  • Retail Space
  • Site Location Assistance

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • City Business Issues
  • State Business Issues
  • Small Business Policy

Starting a Business

  • Forming a Business
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Site Location
  • Startup Business Counseling
  • Startup Classes

Tax Services

  • Tax Registration
Contact Information
Ed White
Address
P.O. Box 33
201 8th Ave Suite #1
Baraboo, WI 53913