Kewaunee County Economic Development

What Kewaunee County Economic Development does

Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation (KCEDC) is a non-profit public-private partnership founded in 2003 and headquartered in Luxemburg, Wisconsin. It operates as the primary economic development organization for Kewaunee County, coordinating across government, businesses, and community stakeholders to advance strategic economic programs. KCEDC does not build or sell proprietary technology products; its service delivery is grounded in community engagement, workforce development, business retention, broadband infrastructure advocacy, housing initiatives, and grant-resource navigation. Core programs include the Grow Grant small-business technical assistance program, Dairy Business Builder grant administration via the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance, Legislative Days advocacy (in partnership with Door County EDC since 2003), and the Economic Breakfast, Golf Outing, Small Business Expo, and Ag Career Days events.

The organization's revenue model is non-commercial: KCEDC is funded through contributions from partner investors including county government, businesses, and community organizations, supplemented by state and federal grants (e.g., Wisconsin Public Service Commission broadband funding) and nominal event registration fees (e.g., $25-$55). Services are provided at no direct cost to constituents. The customer base is broad and distributed — existing and prospective businesses, job seekers, residents seeking housing, and government/community stakeholders — with no commercial pricing model or revenue concentration. Notable infrastructure outcomes include seven broadband towers deployed since 2019 via the Bug Tussel Wireless partnership and a reported nearly 26% increase in direct visitor spending in 2021. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors with Executive Director Ben Nelson leading operations.

Name

Kewaunee County Economic Development

Legal name

Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation

Website

https://kewauneecountyedc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit public-private partnership serving as the primary economic development organization for Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, providing business retention, workforce development, housing, and broadband infrastructure services to local businesses, residents, and government stakeholders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Administration of General Economic Programs (92611), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Business retention expansion
• Workforce development programs
• Community development services
• Public private partnership

Headquarters

HQ city

Luxemburg

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. Investor and Sponsor Contributions: KCEDC is funded through contributions from partner investors including government entities, businesses, and community organizations. The organization operates as a public-private partnership with investor support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation (KCEDC) is a non-profit, public-private partnership that drives economic growth in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. The organization provides economic development services including business retention and expansion, workforce development, housing initiatives, and broadband access to support local businesses and the broader community.

Product overview

Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation (KCEDC) is a public-private partnership that serves as the primary economic development organization for Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Rather than offering a commercial product or platform, KCEDC provides economic development programs and services including business retention, workforce development, housing initiatives, broadband infrastructure development, financial resource navigation, job placement assistance, and community development coordination. The organization acts as a catalyst for economic growth by connecting businesses with resources, facilitating strategic planning, and fostering public-private partnerships to strengthen the local economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Retention and Expansion Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Seven broadband towers constructed, providing high-speed internet to underserved areas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bug Tussel WirelesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2019 to provide high-speed internet access to Kewaunee County by erecting new towers, installing equipment on existing towers, and building fiber routes. Bug Tussel Wireless constructed seven towers in the county providing services to underserved areas.
• Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWHEDA representative Jon Searles participates in KCEDC roundtables on housing development as an economic driver, providing expertise and resources for workforce housing initiatives.
• Bay-Lake Regional Planning CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted the 2019 Kewaunee County housing study to identify housing issues and opportunities, assess housing needs, and develop strategies for improving the housing environment.
• Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for biennial Legislative Days events, bringing Door and Kewaunee County issues directly to state elected officials and government agency leaders. Joint events since 2003.
• Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDBIA administers Dairy Business Builder grants of up to $100,000 for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors. Funding is administered by The Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA).
• The Center for Dairy Research (CDR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers Dairy Business Builder grants for dairy businesses in 11 Midwestern states including Wisconsin, providing technical assistance and funding access.
• Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-administers Dairy Business Builder grants with CDR for dairy innovation and business development.
• Steele Street Trading Co & GalleryminorOthersRecipient of KCEDC's $500 Grow Grant for technical assistance to help advance their business.
• Bridget Novak DesignminorOthersRecipient of KCEDC's $500 Grow Grant for technical assistance to help advance their business.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Economic Development Council (IEDC): National membership organization for economic development professionals and organizations. Provides training, certification, and best-practice frameworks that county-level EDOs like KCEDC typically participate in.
• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC): State-level economic development organization serving all of Wisconsin. WEDC oversees the state grant programs that KCEDC channels (DBIA, broadband, workforce), making it the principal state-level incumbent shaping KCEDC's pipeline.
• JobsOhio: Private, state-level economic development corporation that uses a public-private model similar in structure to KCEDC, but operates at state scale across Ohio. A useful structural comparison for PPP-style EDOs.
• Michigan Economic Development Corporation: State-level public-private partnership economic development organization. Operates the same grant and incentive administration model as KCEDC but at state scale, offering a reference point for what KCEDC's service mix looks like when scaled.

Regional players

• Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber of commerce serving the broader Northeast Wisconsin region that includes Kewaunee County. Provides overlapping member services, networking, and advocacy for the same regional employer base.

Others

• Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission: Regional planning partner that conducted the 2019 Kewaunee County housing study for KCEDC. Operates as an enabling planning partner serving the same eight-county region, complementing KCEDC's economic development mission.

Direct peers

• Manitowoc County Economic Development Corporation: County-level EDO operating in adjacent Manitowoc County with similar manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism focus. Comparable PPP model and service mix including business retention, workforce, and small-business support.
• Door County Economic Development Corporation: Neighboring Wisconsin county-level EDO and KCEDC's most active collaborator (joint biennial Legislative Days since 2003). Operates the same PPP model for business retention, workforce, and advocacy, serving a similarly small Wisconsin county.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KewauneeCountyEconomicDevelopment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kewaunee-county-economic-development-corp
• Instagraminstagram.com/kewauneecountyedc
• Xx.com/KewauneeEconDev

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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