The Community of Opportunity
Winneconne’s approach to economic and community development is rooted in data-driven planning, fiscal responsibility, and long-term vision. The Village focuses on creating the right conditions for sustainable growth—supporting businesses, expanding housing options, and investing in infrastructure—while preserving the quality of life that makes Winneconne a desirable place to live, work, and invest.
Recent economic benchmarking confirms that Winneconne is among the most competitive small communities in the Fox Valley, supported by strong household incomes, low poverty rates, workforce readiness, housing stability, and high quality-of-life indicators
Why Winneconne?
A Competitive Place to Invest
Winneconne offers a stable, high-capacity economic environment:
- Above-average household incomes
- Low poverty and strong workforce participation
- Affordable and stable housing options
- Low crime and strong community health indicators
These fundamentals provide confidence for business growth, redevelopment, and long-term investment decisions.
Strategic Economic Development
Winneconne’s Economic Development Strategy is focused on responsible, sustainable growth. Key priorities include:
- Retaining and supporting existing businesses
- Attracting new employers aligned with community values and infrastructure capacity
- Encouraging responsible land use, redevelopment, and mixed-use development
- Leveraging Village-owned assets to support housing, commercial, and employment opportunities
Economic development decisions are coordinated with zoning, infrastructure planning, and fiscal capacity to ensure predictable and transparent outcomes.
Infrastructure That Supports Growth
The Village invests proactively in infrastructure to support development and community needs:
- A multi-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) guides investments in roads, utilities, public facilities, parks, and waterfront assets
- Infrastructure planning prioritizes modernization, resilience, and long-term fiscal sustainability
- Capital investments are aligned with growth patterns and service capacity
This approach ensures Winneconne can support growth without compromising service quality or financial health.
Housing & Community Vitality
A balanced housing market is essential to Winneconne’s long-term success. The Village is focused on:
- Expanding housing options for all life stages and income levels
- Maintaining affordability while encouraging quality development
- Aligning housing growth with infrastructure, schools, and community amenities
Housing policy supports workforce retention, economic vitality, and neighborhood stability.
Regional Partnerships
Winneconne collaborates with regional and state partners to expand opportunity:
- Active partnerships with economic development organizations across the Fox Valley and Northeast Wisconsin
- Coordination with county, state, and federal agencies
- Participation in regional workforce, housing, and business development initiatives
These partnerships help connect local opportunities to broader regional and statewide resources.
Transparent & Long-Term Planning
Economic and community development in Winneconne is guided by:
- Adopted strategic goals and measurable objectives
- Data-informed decision-making
- Clear, transparent processes with opportunities for public engagement
This ensures growth reflects community priorities while positioning the Village for long-term success.
Investor Snapshot
Location: Fox Valley / Northeast WisconsinCommunity: Small, competitive, growth-ready
Workforce: Educated, stable, and experienced
Housing: Affordable, balanced, expanding options
Infrastructure: Planned, modernizing, growth-aligned
Business Climate: Predictable, collaborative, and pro-business
Regional Access: Strong regional connectivity and partnerships
Start or Grow Your Business in Winneconne
The Village welcomes conversations with:
- Entrepreneurs and small businesses
- Developers and site selectors
- Expanding manufacturers and service firms
- Regional and institutional partners
- Navigate zoning and land-use processes
- Align projects with infrastructure readiness
- Identify available sites and Village-owned assets
- Coordinate with regional, state, and federal partners
Looking Ahead
Winneconne is focused on smart, sustainable growth—expanding opportunity, strengthening the tax base, and reinvesting in the community—while preserving the character residents value. Through thoughtful planning and disciplined execution, the Village continues to position itself as a premier Fox Valley community to live, work, and grow
Request for Proposal
The Village of Winneconne is inviting the submittal of an RFP for the development of .85 acres of waterfront land within the Village. Please send your proposal to the Village Administrator at administrator@winneconnewi.gov.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Village of Winneconne has received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to provide loans to improve the residential property occupied by qualifying Low and Moderate-Income (LMI) residents, rehabilitate landlord's rental units, and assist LMI residents in purchasing a home. As the funds from the initial loans are repaid, the Village of Winneconne will administer a revolving loan fund.
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) home improvement features below-market, fixed interest rates with no pre-payment penalty. With up to 15 years to repay the loan, you can fit your payment to your budget. WHEDA Home Ownership Made Affordable (HOME) lets you become a homeowner sooner with a lower monthly house payment than other mortgage programs. That is because HOME features low down payments and below-market interest rates.
The Village of Winneconne supports Equal Housing Opportunities and does business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law.
