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As one of the fastest growing regions in the Fox Cities, the Village of Little Chute is located at the center in close proximity to major highways. The region has very competitive cost of doing business, offering lower-than-average wages and affordable utilities. There are a number of business resources and properties available for business looking to locate or relocate in Little Chute.
In Wisconsin, the corporate income tax is 7.9% and the state sales tax is 5.0% (below the average U.S. median of 6.0%). Beginning in 2016, the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Agriculture Tax Credit will be equal to 7.5% of a company’s qualified production activities income and can be taken against the corporate income tax liability, thus reducing the tax rate on Wisconsin manufacturing income from 7.9% to 0.4%.
Wisconsin exempts property taxes on all advanced manufacturing machinery and equipment as well as on computers, software, and electronic peripheral equipment.
Municipal services include 24/7 Police and Fire Departments including paramedic and ambulance service.
Tabs to assist in the process are provided below: Available Properties, Business Resources, Village Business, Loans, Request for Proposal, and Business and Industrial Parks.
In Wisconsin, the corporate income tax is 7.9% and the state sales tax is 5.0% (below the average U.S. median of 6.0%). Beginning in 2016, the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Agriculture Tax Credit will be equal to 7.5% of a company’s qualified production activities income and can be taken against the corporate income tax liability, thus reducing the tax rate on Wisconsin manufacturing income from 7.9% to 0.4%.
Wisconsin exempts property taxes on all advanced manufacturing machinery and equipment as well as on computers, software, and electronic peripheral equipment.
Municipal services include 24/7 Police and Fire Departments including paramedic and ambulance service.
- Available Properties
- Village Business
- Business Resources
- Requests for Proposal
- Business and Industrial Parks
- Loans
Available Properties
To learn more about available properties or list a new property visit the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's interactive planning website.
Business Improvement Facade Renovation Program
The Little Chute Village Board adopted a Design Manual primarily applicable within the Central Business District to create and retain the vision of a heritage destination in downtown Little Chute with an Old World European character.
The purpose of the Design Manual's requirements is to preserve, create, and promote the unique charm, atmosphere, and historical aspects of the community. Attractive building facades support and encourage local business and can have a significant effect on the attractiveness and marketability of a commercial district and the surrounding area.
To encourage business owners to reinvest in downtown Little Chute and other commercial areas within the Village and to financially assist with implementing the requirements of the Little Chute Design Manual, the Village of Little Chute has created a Business Improvement/Facade Renovation Financial Assistance Program to assist in the exterior renovations of these otherwise sound and vital properties within the Village.
The purpose of the Design Manual's requirements is to preserve, create, and promote the unique charm, atmosphere, and historical aspects of the community. Attractive building facades support and encourage local business and can have a significant effect on the attractiveness and marketability of a commercial district and the surrounding area.
To encourage business owners to reinvest in downtown Little Chute and other commercial areas within the Village and to financially assist with implementing the requirements of the Little Chute Design Manual, the Village of Little Chute has created a Business Improvement/Facade Renovation Financial Assistance Program to assist in the exterior renovations of these otherwise sound and vital properties within the Village.
The resources below can be utilized in the business start-up process or those needing assistance expanding, locating or relocating a business.
The Village does not provide major business financing (other than processing Industrial Revenue Bonds or Redevelopment Revenue Bonds). However, numerous state and federal programs are available to meet your business needs. For additional information on these financial programs, visit the Build Your Business.
Business Planning Assistance (E-Seed Program):
The development of a business plan is key tool to starting and expanding a successful business. A detailed description of the E-Seed program and the registration materials for the 12-week course can be viewed at the E-Seed website,hosted by Fox Valley Technical College. All registrants are encouraged to apply for ETP funding available from Wisconsin Small Business Development Centers. Approved applicants receive 75% tuition assistance provided they submit a comprehensive business plan at the conclusion of E-Seed series.
Grant for Business Plan (Early Planning Grant Program):
The Wisconsin Department of Commerce's Early Planning Grant Program (EGP) helps individuals interested in starting or expanding a business in one of the following industries by provided funding for professional consulting services for development of comprehensive business plan: automation, agriculture/food products, biotechnology, information technology, tourism, manufacturing, medical devices, paper/forest products, printing, childcare.Technology Zone Tax Credit Program:
The Village of Little Chute is a member of the Northeast Wisconsin Regional Economic Partnership Technology Tax Credit Program. The Program provides income tax credits for high-tech business development. For information please visit: http://www.northeastwisconsin.org/Free Legal Counseling:
The State Bar of Wisconsin will provided small and emerging business throughout Wisconsin up to two hours of counseling from a business lawyer at no cost. This service is provided by members of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. For more information contact the State Bar of Wisconsin at (800) 728- 7788 or visit them online.Business Start-Up Guide:
The Wisconsin Department of Commerce provides a detailing guide on starting a business in Wisconsin. Information on licensing. permits, financial program, taxes and more can be found in this guide. This Guide is available for your online viewing or print a copy for your reference. Call for additional assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce at (800) 435-7287 or visit them online.
Free Business Counseling:
The SCORE Association (service Corps of Retired Executives) is a free business counseling service. A partner of the Small Business Administration, the Fox Cities SCORE Chapter is location at the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry. To request a Fox Cities SCORE Counselor contact (920) 734-7101. For information on the national SCORE Association visit them online.Financing Programs:
The Village of Little Chute does provide small loans for business development through two revolving loan funds administered by the Village Board. Please contact the Village Administrator for more information at (920)723-3850.
The Village does not provide major business financing (other than processing Industrial Revenue Bonds or Redevelopment Revenue Bonds). However, numerous state and federal programs are available to meet your business needs. For additional information on these financial programs, visit the Build Your Business.
Tax Incremental Financing:
The Village of Little Chute has four Tax Incremental Finance Districts. Certain projects such as assistance with infrastructure improvements may be fully or partial funded through such financial districts upon location and project. For more information contact the Village Administrator at (920)423-3850.Industrial Park Lands:
The Village has available lands for sale in an Industrial park located to the South of Highway 41 between Buchanan Street and County Highway CC. All parcels are fully improved with utilities and concrete streets, prices average approximately, $45,000 per acre. For more information contact the Village Administrator at (920)423-3850.
Business Park Lands:
Several privately developed Business Parks have been developed along Highway 41 corridor West of Highway N. These parcels are fully served by all utilities including storm water retention and treatment allowing developers to more fully utilize properties which they purchase. For more information contact the Village Administrator at (920)423-3850.
Periodically the Village publishes requests for proposals/qualifications for various Village services.The Village of Little Chute is committed to providing quality services at efficient prices to the residents and customers of Little Chute. This goal is often accomplished through our bidding and request for proposals (RFP) process. Any project currently out for bid by the Village of Little Chute is listed below.
The information contained in the following documents was valid at the time of its release. All bids/RFP’s are subject to change and the Village of Little Chute reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. Amendments will be posted on this page as well and it is the bidder’s responsibility to check the website for any changes prior to the bid opening.
Previous requests for proposals:
The information contained in the following documents was valid at the time of its release. All bids/RFP’s are subject to change and the Village of Little Chute reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. Amendments will be posted on this page as well and it is the bidder’s responsibility to check the website for any changes prior to the bid opening.
Current Requests for Proposals/Qualifications:
- No active requests for proposal at this time
Previous requests for proposals:
Municipal Garage Project: March 18th, 2016
1. RFP for Architect Services
- Attachments
- RFP Addendum No.1 -March 14th, 2016
- Architect Agreement Addendum No.1 -March 14th, 2016
2. RFP for Construction Management Services
- Attachments
- RFP Addendum No.1 -March 14th, 2016
- CM Agreement Addendum No.1 -March 14th, 2016
- General Conditions Addendum No.1 -March 14th, 2016
Business Parks
- HJT Business Park
- Schumacher Business Park
Industrial Parks
- North side Industrial Park
- Northwest Side Industrial Park
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Little Chute Small Business Loan Program
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Created by the Little Chute Village Board, the small business micro loan program is designed to assist small businesses in the Village with financing assistance and alternatives that can not be provided through the Village's Revolving Loan Program. The because of Wisconsin Department of Commerce imposed requirements pertaining to the use of Revolving Loan Funds. In some cases the Village may recommend combining both the Village's Micro Loan Program and the Village's Revolving Loan Program to assist a business/project with funding.
The Village's Micro Loans to small business will typically be smaller loans with the maximum loan to any one business capped at $30,000 from the Micro Loan Fund and the loans only being available to small businesses in the Village with 10 or few employees.
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Little Chute Revolving Loan Program
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The Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, provides local government with funds to use for economic development, more specifically, for business start-ups and expansion. These funds, received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, are used to provide grants to local units of government that use the funds to loan to a business. The business, in return for use of the public funds, provides private investment towards the assisted activity and most importantly creates job opportunities, principally for the benefit of low and moderate persons.
When a business repays the loan to the community (principal and interest payments), these funds are used to capitalize the Village revolving loan fund (RLF). With the RLF, the Village can make additional loans to businesses wishing to expand or locate in the Village. These loans typically are smaller loans ($5,000 - $50,000). When successfully administered, the community's revolving loan fund can expand the amount in its RLF to an amount in excess of the original amount it was able to retain. This happens when the community exercises due diligence by performing a thorough credit analysis to determine business viability and adequately securing and servicing the loan. In administering a RLF, the Village becomes a "bank" and accepts all of the responsibilities of a commercial lender when it makes a CDBG or RLF loan to a business.
For further assistance and guidance, please feel free to call the Village Administrator at (920) 423-3850.