Welcome to Kewaunee County, Wisconsin!
The Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation (KCEDC), a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, non-profit corporation, is the primary organization dedicated to advancing our investor's ability to achieve excellence in facilitating economic services to our Kewaunee County communities and businesses.
Vision: To be a catalyst to stimulate economic growth that will strengthen our community, benefit our residents, and enhance our overall quality of life.
Mission: Through public & private partnerships, we will develop forward-thinking strategies and tactics to retain existing businesses, promote sustainable, diversified business growth & entrepreneurial opportunities in Kewaunee County.
Economic Development is the creation of wealth in which community benefits are realized. It is more than a jobs program, it's an investment in growing your economy & enhancing the quality of life for all residents.
5 WAYS KCEDC ACCELERATES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
UNDERSTAND
Have a realistic vision for Kewaunee County, and understand our competitive advantages & disadvantages.
ASSESS
Know what you have: assets, infrastructure resources, partners, real estate, talent pool, etc.
IDENTIFY
Find champions to communicate the community vision & goals.
WORK
Create a strategic action plan with specific goals.
CREATE
Foster a business friendly climate through policies, actions, and messaging.
KEWAUNEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
GROWING OUR ECONOMY
To Increase the Quality of Life
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HELPS COMMUNITIES...
MAINTAIN
Maintains, diversifies, & increases the tax base.
IMPROVE
Improves the quality of life.
CREATE
Creates community cohesion & vision around future growth.
RETAIN
Retains jobs, increase per capita income.
CONNECT
Coordinates between employers and workers.
FOCUS
Focuses on increasing resources-not dividing limited ones.