Walworth County has a growing population of 102,000 people in the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor. Situated in southeastern Wisconsin along the Illinois border, Walworth County provides a strategic business location within easy driving distance of Milwaukee to the north, Chicago to the south, and Madison to the west.
Latest News
The card… well actually… The University that pays you back
August 28, 2017
You might recall a popular television and radio
What does Foxconn’s state-of-the-art display fabrication plant mean for Walworth County?
August 18, 2017
It seems like some of the nation, most of the Midwest
Onvoy’s impressive expansion complete
June 30, 2017
The signs of an improving economy are not always in
Companies’ expansions create new jobs in Walworth County
June 20, 2017
Wisconsin Oven Corp. and parent company Thermal
Who’s going to replace our aging workforce?
June 6, 2017
Our workforce is aging and Millennials aren’tSixth Annual Economic Forecast
May 24, 2017
Community State Bank hosted a sixth annual economic
Upcoming Events
Oct
05
Elkhorn Connect Communities
October 5 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Friends on the Square
Elkhorn
WI
Organizer:
Walworth County Economic Development Alliance
262-741-8527
Oct
17
East Troy Connect Communities
October 17 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
2894 Cafe on Main
East Troy
WI
Organizer:
Walworth County Economic Development Alliance
262-741-8527
Oct
26
Manufacturing Hiring Event
October 26 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Gateway Technical College – Elkhorn Campus
Elkhorn
WI
Organizers:
Walworth County Economic Development Alliance
262-741-8527
and Walworth County Job Center262-741-5180
Nov
02
Elkhorn Connect Communities
November 2 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Friends on the Square
Elkhorn
WI
Organizer:
Walworth County Economic Development Alliance
262-741-8527
Nov
09
2017 Annual Meeting
November 9 @ 11:45 am - 2:00 pm
Grand Geneva Resort
Lake Geneva
WI
Organizer:
Walworth County Economic Development Alliance
262-741-8527
Site Selector
WCEDA assists site selectors and businesses seeking expansion opportunities by providing a resource list of local business park developments, properties and related information. We also have staff dedicated to assisting you with your Walworth County project or expansion. Contact us today to find out more.
Workforce
Across nearly every key sector, particularly those sectors that have growth potential and that pay well, workforce is the number one obstacle to growth. It is probably the number one issue the keeps CEOs awake at night.
Capital
Call WCEDA for your next business loan.
WCEDA is the county’s lead economic development agency, working with our state, regional and local business development organizations to create customized solutions supporting economic growth. These solutions come in the form of capital investment, community development and partnership support.
Resources
WCEDA is committed to connecting businesses to the right resource. Our goal is to introduce new methods, products, or ideas to help companies diversify and innovate competitively.
