Press Releases
Find up-to-date listings of new developments at the Center for Growth. For any media inquiries, please contact Molly Niklasch, Director of PR & Marketing, at mniklasch@waukesha.org.
New $2 million “GROW Fund” will help businesses expand, provide housing solutions in Waukesha County
May 23, 2019
A new $2 million economic development fund will support business expansion and innovative housing solutions in Waukesha County. The Generating Resources and Opportunity in Waukesha County (GROW) Fund has been created by the Waukesha County Center for Growth to give businesses access to financial resources, while allowing contributing banks to meet federal lending guidelines.
Highlighting business/education partnerships in Waukesha County
April 30, 2019
The Waukesha County Business Alliance and Waukesha County Center for Growth are hosting Bridging the Gap for Waukesha County to showcase business-education partnerships, district-wide academic and career planning efforts and regional collaboration among post-secondary institutions, and unveil a student’s journey firsthand.
2019 Waukesha County Awards Finalists and Winners Announced
April 15, 2019
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Waukesha County Center for Growth have announced the finalists and winners for the 2019 Waukesha County Awards. The awards recognize top-performing businesses and nonprofit organizations that have a significant presence in Waukesha County and are making our community a great place to live, work and play.
The Waukesha County Center for Growth expands Board of Directors
February 26, 2019
The Waukesha County Center for Growth, Inc. has added three new members to its board of directors: Tom Fotsch, chief operating officer and owner of EmbedTek LLC; Patti Kneiser, vice president of employer services for Froedtert Health; and Jennifer Zierer, manager of local affairs for We Energies.
The Waukesha County Center for Growth expands Board of Directors
June 26, 2018
The Waukesha County Center for Growth, Inc. has added two new members to its board of directors: Mike Shiels, dean of the School of Applied Technologies at Waukesha County Technical College; and Ty Staviski, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Milwaukee Tool.
The Waukesha County Center for Growth names Lucy Waldhuetter as Business Consultant
May 15, 2018
The Waukesha County Center for Growth, Inc., in partnership with the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC), has added a second business consultant with the hire of Lucy Waldhuetter.
Walkability and sense of place in suburban housing
May 9, 2018
The Waukesha County Center for Growth, in partnership with local municipalities, recently completed a study of new apartment/condominium developments in the county. The study revealed that there are 1,000 new market-rate, in-demand apartments under construction in Waukesha County today, and 2,500 have come online since 2014.
Span Tech LLC to open new Sales & Service Center in Waukesha
November 6, 2017
Span Tech LLC®, a global manufacturer of custom-built plastic chain conveyor systems based in Kentucky, has opened a new 8,000 square foot Sales & Service Center and testing facility in Waukesha.
Interactive, hands-on activities get high school students excited about careers in the skilled trades
October 10, 2017
Waukesha County Business Alliance, Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), Waukesha County Center for Growth, Aries Industries and Dedicated Computing are hosting the MADE Career Pathways Expo this Thursday, October 12. The Career Expo provides interactive, hands-on activities for nearly 1,000 high school students in Waukesha County to show them all the different career opportunities in the manufacturing, automotive, design, engineering and construction industries.
Annual survey results reveal trends for business in Waukesha County
October 9, 2017
The Waukesha County Business Alliance, Waukesha County Center for Growth, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow and Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington (WOW) Workforce Development board gathered results from a survey that reveals trends for business in Waukesha County. These organizations partnered to distribute a similar survey in 2015 to guide an economic development plan that ultimately ended in the creation of the Waukesha County Center for Growth.
The Waukesha County Center for Growth names Scott Alderton as Business Consultant
September 26, 2017
The Waukesha County Center for Growth, Inc., in partnership with the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC), has added a second business consultant with the hire of Scott Alderton.
Metal-Era expanding plant in Waukesha
July 25, 2017
Metal-Era, North America’s leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, celebrated the groundbreaking of its headquarters expansion in the city of Waukesha today. The company is expanding its current 100,000 square foot building with a 25,000-square foot addition. The company will also remodel about 15,000 square feet of office space and purchase equipment to accommodate a four-year strategic growth plan.
New Study Reveals Long-Term Economic Growth Opportunities in Waukesha County
June 1, 2017
Waukesha County leaders are announcing plans to ensure long-term economic growth in the County. The results of the recently completed Waukesha County Industrial/Business Park Land Absorption Study (IBPLAS) will allow local leaders to anticipate the development rate of parcels of land available for business parks while ensuring that land is accessible to new and growing businesses.
Waukesha County Center for Growth Celebrates One Year Anniversary
May 12, 2017
During National Economic Development Week this week, the Waukesha County Center for Growth celebrated its one year anniversary with a ribbon cutting and open house.