Welcome to Kewaunee County, Wisconsin!
The Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation (KCEDC) is a public-private partnership that brings together government, businesses, and the community to achieve shared economic goals. It is the primary organization in Kewaunee County dedicated to advancing strategic economic development programs and initiatives on behalf of our partner investors.
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.