Link to Business Funding- Revolving Loan Funds.
Economic Development Assistant- Marie Reilly
108 N. Capron St.
(P.O. Box 272)
Berlin, WI 54923
Phone: 920-361-5430
City Liaison: 361-5156
The Berlin Community Development Corporation (BCDC) has over half a century of history of helping businesses locate, grow, and succeed in the City of Berlin, Wisconsin. As the lead economic development agency in Berlin, Wisconsin; the BCDC oversees business attraction and development efforts and is a tool for retention and expansion efforts. The Corporation provides technical assistance, and business expertise, and works to provide financing to entrepreneurs and start-ups. Whatever your needs are the Berlin Community Development Corporation looks to support you and connect you with the resources available to help you grow in Berlin, Wisconsin.
90 Acres FOR SALE
North Business Park
* 20 minutes from U.S. Hwy 41 corridor
* Build-to-suit options available
* Improved sites available
* Incentives available
Assistance for New and Expanding Businesses
• Revolving Loan Fund:
The BCDC can provide below-market interest rate financing for business development projects. The financing is generally with a private financing match requirement of 20%. Applicants are encouraged to utilize this resource as a secondary source of financing or gap financing to close on property acquisition, retention, and improvement of facilities.
• Access to Federal Economic Development Programs:
The BCDC has worked with various federal agencies, such as the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the United States Department of Agriculture- Rural Development Division, to access economic development funds for business expansion projects.
• Access to State Economic Development Programs:
The BCDC has worked with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) to access state economic development programs for business expansion projects.
• Access to Private Financing:
The BCDC has a working relationship with two regional banks to offer businesses the best financing options available. Applicants are encouraged to engage with financing professionals to complement the leverage the resources of the BCDC.
• Improved Industrial Sites:
The City of Berlin’s North Business Park has improved industrial sites available for development. The lots are priced on a sliding scale based on development value per acre. There is also a lot available in the Southeastern Business Park.
• Build-to-Suit Options:
The BCDC has the ability to build a manufacturing facility to suit the needs of a business. A lease-purchase option is available on build-to-suit facilities.