Economic Development

Welcome Businesses

Businesses considering a move to Cedarburg will find ample opportunity for success and growth in Cedarburg. Cedarburg combines a superb quality of life with easy access to markets, customers, clients and suppliers.

The city and town boast a thriving, diversified business community, with private-sector employers manufacturing items that are shipped around the globe. Some of these businesses are located in the 39-acre Cedarburg Business Park located on the south perimeter of the city. In addition, Cedarburg officials are in the development stages of a new business park located along the northern perimeter of the city on Highway 60. City officials hope to attract high technology manufacturing and service businesses for tenants. As development progresses area employers will continue to enjoy the benefits of having a highly skilled local workforce at their disposal.

Six financial institutions serve the banking needs of both private investors and businesses. The City of Cedarburg also has a Revolving Loan Fund in place to create jobs, encourage private investment, and offer a financing alternative for expanding or startup businesses.

Over the past several years, the UW-Milwaukee Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has partnered with UW-Extension to offer entrepreneurial resources in Ozaukee County. The FastTrac business plan development course has aided in the development of many business plans and numerous residents have received pre-venture counseling through the First Steps to Entrepreneurship Workshop. The SBDC offers additional resources to existing businesses as well.

The Ozaukee County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) is a private, non-profit organization created in 1989 to promote, assist, encourage, develop and advance the business, prosperity and economy of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce currently boasts an eclectic membership serving some 300 local businesses. The organization works hand in hand with city economic development forces and is dedicated to developing opportunities for new and existing businesses while maintaining Cedarburg’s small-town atmosphere. For additional information regarding area business resources, please contact the Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce.

 

Economic Overview

Ozaukee County Economic Development Corporation

The Ozaukee County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) is a private, non-profit organization created in 1989 to promote, assist, encourage, develop and advance the business, prosperity and economy of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.