Business Financing Programs

Land Purchasing Assistance Program: Contact Aaron Joyce for more information at 608-647-3466

TIF – Tax Increment Financing: TIF is a financing tool used to accommodate and support selected new industrial and commercial development projects that generate additional property taxes. Taxes generated by the increased property values pay for land acquisition or needed public works. Generally, businesses using a TIF are required to enter into a Development Agreement that outlines the project’s impact on the community. All TIF decisions are ultimately approved by the City Council and must be in compliance with State of Wisconsin TIF regulations. Tax Increment Financing helps cities in Wisconsin attract industrial and commercial growth in underdeveloped and blighted areas.

Community Job Training: The City of Richland Center works with UW-Richland, UW-Platteville  and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore to develop customized labor training programs.

Customized Labor Training Programs – Gold Collar Program: This Gold Collar Program provides training grants to businesses that are implementing new technology or production processes. The program can provide up to 50 percent of the cost of customized training through Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore. Other Options offered through the State of Wisconsin.

City of Richland Center major employers in Industrial zoning districts:

Schreiber Foods, Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley, Allied Machinery Richland LLC, Foremost Farms USA, Alcam Creamery, Miniature Precision Components, Richland County Government, Seats, City of Richland Center & City Utilities, Schmitt Woodland Hills, Hynek Printing, RC Dance & Gymnastics, Ag Woods, Kid’s Stuff Child Care, Richland Electric Cooperative, Jensen Castings LLC, Greeley Signs & Graphics, and VARC