Incentives & Resources

Recovery Zone Facility Bond Program

Washington County has been allocated $7,091,000 of RZFB bonding authority for use by businesses and associated municipal borrowers for bonds issued by December 31, 2010. As such, the application process for RZFB’s is competitive. EDWC’s role is to solicit, evaluate and prioritize projects proposed by municipalities for greatest economic benefit. The attached also spells out the application process. As RZFB are municipal issued bonds, all RZFB applicants must obtain municipal support (done via a simple affidavit) for their projects before EDWC will consider an application. Please note the deadline for applications February 26, 2010.

Recovery Zone Facility Bond Program Guidelines & Application (Revised 1-18-10) (PDF)

Revolving Loan Funds

There are three Revolving Loan Fund Programs in Washington County:

• County fund administered by EDWC
• City of West Bend
• City of Hartford

The EDWC RLF is available to existing Washington County business and to firms relocating to the county. Loans up to $100,000 and very low rates are available.
More information is available here (PDF).

Information on the West Bend program: capellej@ci.west-bend.wi.us
Information on the Hartford program: gkoppelberger@ci.hartford.wi.us

Business Incentives and Programs

Incentives for existing businesses interested in expanding or relocating
Incentives for entrepreneurs
Incentives for agribusinesses