Greater Oshkosh EDC

What Greater Oshkosh EDC does

Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit public-private economic development corporation established in 2015 and headquartered at 111 North Main Street, Suite 204, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It serves existing local businesses, startups, and companies considering relocation or expansion into the greater Oshkosh area and Winnebago County. Its service portfolio spans Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) visits, confidential site selection, four revolving loan and capital catalyst funds (Capital Catalyst Fund, Greater Oshkosh RLF, Rural Winnebago RLF, Winnebago County RLF) offering gap financing from $10,000 to $250,000, workforce development programs (childcare support, broadband connectivity, transportation), incentive brokerage (WEDC and WHEDA tax credits, FTZ #167), international trade support, and target industry diversification in aviation/aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and information technology.

The organization is funded primarily through 3-year pledge campaigns from a network of more than 60 private investors including major employers (Oshkosh Corporation, Amcor, Aurora Medical, Ascension Mercy), financial institutions (Bank First, BMO, Community First, Fox Communities, Horicon Bank), educational institutions (UW-Oshkosh, Fox Valley Technical College), and local government partners (City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Town of Utica, Town of Algoma, Winneconne). The Future in Focus Campaign (2025-2029) concluded in November 2025 raising $3,276,663. An affiliated 501(c)(3), GO-EDC Foundation, Inc., addresses blight and economic disadvantage. Core staff comprises a President & CEO (Tricia Rathermel), Director of Development, Director of Economic Development (Kathy Griese), and Accounting & Administrative Specialist.

Services are delivered at no charge to businesses; revenue derives from investor pledges, government contributions, and case-by-case administrative fees on Revolving Loan Fund awards. Distribution occurs via direct consultation, a website with newsletter signup, bi-weekly email communications, and partner referrals. In January 2026, GOEDC expanded its geographic footprint through a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Omro. The organization is governed by a 7-member Executive Committee and 20-member Board of Directors and is not a technology vendor; it has no API, no software products, and no proprietary technology stack.

Name

Greater Oshkosh EDC

Legal name

Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation

Website

https://greateroshkosh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Greater Oshkosh EDC is a public-private 501(c)(6) nonprofit economic development corporation serving greater Oshkosh and Winnebago County, Wisconsin, delivering business retention, site selection, capital programs, workforce development, and target industry attraction to local and relocating businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Entity Setup & Expansion Advisory (Market Entry, Subsidiary Formation) (BPACAHAM)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Business retention expansion
• Revolving loan funds
• Workforce development programs
• Site selection assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Oshkosh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Sector Investment: Primary funding source from private sector businesses in the greater Oshkosh area through 3-year pledge investor campaigns. The Future in Focus Campaign (2025-2029) raised $3,276,663 from investors including long-standing partners and over 20 first-time investors.
2. Local Government Partnership Funding: Additional funding from local government partners including City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Town of Utica, Town of Algoma, and Winneconne. Funding provided through 3-year pledges.
3. Revolving Loan Fund Administration: Administrative fees for processing and filing RLF awards on a case-by-case basis. The RLF programs provide gap financing for business expansion and job creation.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Greater Oshkosh EDC is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit economic development corporation serving the greater Oshkosh area in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It provides business retention and expansion (BR&E) support, gap financing through revolving loan funds and the Capital Catalyst Fund, site selection assistance, workforce and talent development, target industry diversification, and community development services to grow the regional economy.

Product overview

Greater Oshkosh EDC is a public/private nonprofit economic development corporation that offers a comprehensive suite of economic development services rather than a software product. The organization operates several interconnected programs: Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) serves as the core focus for supporting existing businesses; Funding & Capital programs include four distinct loan/grant funds (Capital Catalyst Fund, Greater Oshkosh RLF, Rural Winnebago RLF, Winnebago County RLF) providing gap financing from $10,000 to $250,000; Incentive Programs offer grants, financing, and tax credits for development; Community Development enhances quality of life and supports revitalization; Target Industry Diversification focuses on Aviation, Advanced Manufacturing, and IT sectors; Site Selection provides property search and industrial park information; Workforce Development addresses talent needs through training grants, childcare support, and broadband; International Trade Support assists with exports and Foreign Trade Zone benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Program Ongoing engagement program that supports existing businesses in the greater Oshkosh region by addressing their operational needs, growth challenges, and connection to resources. Aimed at local companies looking to expand or stabilize operations.
• Capital Catalyst Fund A targeted gap-financing fund offering subordinate debt financing to businesses that cannot fully access conventional bank financing. Targeted at growing companies in the greater Oshkosh region.
• Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) Pooled loan capital that is lent to qualifying businesses and replenished through repayments, providing ongoing financing for small business growth and job creation in the region.
• Site Selection Assistance Advisory service helping companies identify suitable locations within the greater Oshkosh area for relocation or expansion, leveraging data on available sites, buildings, and regional assets. Aimed at companies evaluating the region for investment.
• Workforce and Talent Development Programs and partnerships that develop local talent pipelines, connect employers with workforce resources, and address regional labor-force needs. Targets employers and job seekers in the greater Oshkosh area.
• Target Industry Diversification Strategic initiative to recruit, retain, and grow businesses in targeted industries to diversify the regional economic base and reduce sector concentration risk.
• Community Development Programs Programs that support placemaking, downtown development, and quality-of-place improvements to strengthen the community as an attractive place to live and work.
• International Trade Support

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState economic development partner providing Business Development Tax Credits, Enterprise Zone Tax Credits, Community Development Investment Grants, and International Market Access Grants. WEDC invests in companies expanding operations in Wisconsin.
• Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Association (WHEDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Capital Access Program, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, New Markets Tax Credits, Restore Main Street Competitive Loan program, and Emerging Business Program. Partners on workforce housing initiatives.
• University of Wisconsin OshkoshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing talent pipeline through engineering and workforce programs. Hosts third largest university in Wisconsin with 13,000+ students. Collaborates on AeroInnovate program and aerospace cluster development.
• Fox Valley Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate level investor and key workforce training partner. Provides aviation education programming and technical training aligned with local industry needs.
• Brown County Port & Resource Recovery Department (FTZ #167)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages Foreign Trade Zone #167 covering 1,617 acres including Southwest Industrial Park, Wittman Regional Airport, and FVTC Spanbauer Center. Enables duty minimization and international trade advantages.
• US InternetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing Light the Lake and Light the Lake II broadband projects bringing fiber optic connectivity to rural Winnebago County areas through $3.79M in grants plus $10M private investment.
• GO-EDC FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on revitalizing depressed areas, addressing blight, and empowering economically disadvantaged populations. Manages Capital Catalyst Fund and workforce development programs.
• Winnebago Catch-A-RideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce transportation initiative launched in 2019 to address transportation gaps, supporting economically distressed individuals to acquire and retain employment.
• Greater Fox Valley Childcare AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative network spanning Northeast Wisconsin enhancing accessibility to affordable child care and family support for children from birth to five.
• Oshkosh Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership providing business networking, advocacy, and referral services. Co-hosts Starting Your Child Care Business information sessions.
• The New North, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization partner supporting economic growth in Northeast Wisconsin.
• Wisconsin Public ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver level investor and utility partner providing electricity and natural gas services to Oshkosh area businesses.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fox Cities Regional Partnership: Regional economic development organization serving the Fox Cities (including Outagamie, Calumet, and Winnebago counties). Provides site selection, workforce development, and business retention services across an overlapping regional territory.
• Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber of commerce serving greater Oshkosh businesses with networking, advocacy, and referral services. Operates as a closely adjacent peer serving overlapping member/business audiences in the same geography.
• Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Association (WHEDA): Wisconsin state housing and economic development authority providing capital access programs, tax credits, and economic development financing. Functions as a peer/governance partner through which GOEDC delivers funding programs.
• The New North, Inc. Regional economic development organization serving the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, including Winnebago County. Functions as a direct peer in regional EDC services, talent attraction, and industry development, and is named as a partner of GOEDC.

Regional players

• Greater Green Bay Chamber: Regional chamber and economic development organization serving the Green Bay MSA in Northeast Wisconsin. Comparable in scope and services, serving a separate but adjacent regional market.
• Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP): Regional economic development organization serving the eight-county Madison Region in South-Central Wisconsin. Provides similar BRE, site selection, and capital access services across a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC): The state-level economic development authority providing business development tax credits, enterprise zone incentives, and international market access grants. Operates as a broader incumbent that GOEDC partners with for state-level incentive delivery.
• Indy Chamber (Indianapolis): Mid-size metro chamber and EDC combining economic development, business attraction, and talent services. Provides a relevant benchmarking peer for the scale and scope of GOEDC's services.
• Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation (MEDC): Urban-focused economic development corporation serving Milwaukee with small business lending, real estate development, and BRE services. Operates as a larger, broader-incumbent peer with a more urban focus.
• Greater Omaha Chamber: Mid-size regional chamber and EDC providing site selection, BRE, workforce development, and capital access for the Omaha metro. Comparable in structure and integrated service model for a regional economic development corporation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GreaterOshkosh

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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