A network of technical and financial expertise and support
- Community First Bank.
- Heartland Credit Union.
- Marine Credit Union.
- Midwest One Bank.
- Peoples State Bank.
- Royal Bank.
Grant County Economic Development Corporation. A one-stop shop for data, up-to-date information, and available opportunities and resources. Call Ron Brisbois at 608-822-3501.
It's a Great Day in the City of Lancaster Fund (GDCLF)
This revolving loan fund supports activities within Lancaster that encourage or enable business start-up, development, or expansion, with a focus on businesses that provide family supporting jobs -- primarily full-time employment with benefits including health, vacation, and retirement. Call the City Administrator at 608-723-5196 or email cityadministrator@lancasterwisconsin.com
Southwest Technical College. Ranked in the Top 15 in Forbes’ latest list of the Top 25 two-year trade schools in the U.S. Southwest Tech is our local businesses partner for companies investing in their most important asset: employees.
Southwest Tech’s Business & Industry Services office provides a full array of education, training, and customized coursework for individuals and organizations in the private and public sector. Contact Holly Straka: 608-822-2323
Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Commission staff are partnering with the community to develop a new strategic plan and comprehensive plan for Lancaster. Also, the regional planning commission’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy lays out a regional approach to economic development, including extensive labor, income, education, and housing data.
University of Wisconsin- Platteville. UWP partners to strengthen the region’s economic development through its Corporate Training Center. Call 888-281-9472.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation provides a range of grants, loans, resources and training for businesses of all sizes. Contact Ela Kakde at 608-210-6876 or ela.kakde@wedc.org.
Wisconsin Small Business Development Center offers consulting, education, referrals, sophisticated tools and resources, whether you’re just getting started or looking for ways to improve your business.