INCENTIVES
La Crosse County
La Crosse County offers a variety of programs to help encourage business growth in the region. We have provided the list of them below, for more information visit the La Crosse County website HERE.
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Municipalities
City of La Crosse
The City of La Crosse offers a variety of programs to help encourage business growth in the city HERE.
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City of Onalaska
The City of Onalaska will assist in finding a strategic development package to fit business needs HERE.
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Village of Holmen
The Village of Holmen can offer assistance to business needs HERE.
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Village of West Salem
The Village of West Salem can offer assistance to business needs HERE.
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State of Wisconsin
WEDC Programs
The state of Wisconsin provides a variety of business incentives. Discover the support the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and Wisconsin’s statewide economic development network can offer businesses and communities HERE.
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2024 Update: Changes have arrived for Wisconsin's Business Development Tax Credit (BTC) Program, which in 2024 authorized more than $20 million in incentives for 22 projects. These innovative program updates demonstrate that Wisconsin is attentive and responsive to the challenges businesses face. In addition, the minimum amount of capital investment needed to qualify to make the program was reduced from $1 million to $250,000, helping make the program accessible to smaller businesses.
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WHEDA Programs
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) and the WHEDA Foundation, Inc., make annual grant funds available through the Housing Grant Program competition. The program’s mission is to assist in the improvement of the state’s housing for special needs populations such as veterans, physically impaired or disabled persons, domestic abuse victims, runaways, homeless persons, and more. Find more information on WHEDA and their housing grant program HERE.
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Environmental Incentives
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Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP)
SBEAP is perfect for businesses that need to find answers about which rules apply or how to get a permit. For more information visit the DNR website here.
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Enviro-Check
Has your business changed in ownership, personnel or operations, and led them to wonder about their environmental risk? Then Enviro-Check might benefit you. This proactive program allows participants to assess their operations and limit their liability through a third-party assessment. Visit the page here.
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Green Tier
Are you an environmental powerhouse? Do you work to keep improving their environmental footprint? If yes, then Green Tier might be right for you. Green Tier staff are committed to supporting businesses that know the value of going above and beyond requirements. Boost your productivity and strengthen the health of your community. Visit the page here.