Nekoosa…World-class, superb and exceptional

The paper industry has historically been an important part of the local economy and that continues to be true today.  Related manufacturing operations also have locations in or around Nekoosa.  The community is surrounded by rich agricultural areas and major producers of cranberries, potatoes, dairy, and other agricultural products which provide a terrific opportunity for value-added agricultural processors to locate in the community.  Other local companies provide a variety of services and manufacture a number of different products which help to diversify the thriving local economy.

The City of Nekoosa welcomes expanding companies and new residents alike.  We invite you to visit today.

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Nekoosa Business Park Nekoosa’s Newest Business Development Opportunity More than 50 acres ready for development Served by local utilities Flat topography Lots can be configured to meet your needs Incentives available for expanding companies Affordable land prices City of Nekoosa Largest Employers Domtar AW Corporation, Paper mill, 250-499 employees Nekoosa Public School Nekoosa Coated Products LLC, Coated & laminated paper manufacturing, 50-99 employees ERCO Worldwide Pacific Int'l. Ltd., Absorbent products manufacturer, 50-99 employees change the source year to 2008 Source:  WI Dept. of Workforce Development, 2008 Click here for more labor market information

Transportation Highways: Nekoosa is located on State Highways 73 and 173 Click here for a map of Nekoosa Rail Canadian Pacific Class 1 rail serves the community Air Central Wisconsin Airport-54 miles Served by 3 carriers             -Northwest/Mesaba Airlines             -Midwest Connect/Midwest Airlines             -United/SkyWest Airlines Distance to: Madison, WI:  100 miles Milwaukee, WI: 175 miles Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN: 185 miles Chicago, IL:  240 miles

Contact us:
City of Nekoosa
951 Market St.
Nekoosa, WI 54457
715-886-7878
www.nekoosa.org
nekclerk@charterinternet.com

Population

Source:  Wisconsin Department of Administration

Per Capita Personal Income

Source:  US Dept. of Commerce

Education
School District of Nekoosa, appox. 1500 students (2006-07)
Nekoosa High, Alexander Middle, Humke Elementary, and Nekoosa Academy

Mid State Technical College located in nearby Wisconsin Rapids

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, 34 miles
University of Wisconsin Center-Marshfield (2-year center), 37 miles

Public Safety
Nekoosa is protected by a full-time police force, a 29-member volunteer fire department, and a volunteer ambulance department.  The Nekoosa Ambulance Service, consisting of 26 members, won the Wisconsin Emergency Medical Service Association’s On Call/Volunteer Emergency Service of the year award for 2003.

Healthcare
Riverview Family Clinic provides healthcare for all ages

Utilities
Electricity:  Alliant Energy
Natural Gas:  Wisconsin Gas
Water and Wastewater:  City of Nekoosa, 715-886-7878
Telecommunications:  Solarus
Solid Waste: City of Nekoosa, 715-886-7878

Helpful Links
The Heart of Wisconsin Business and Economic Alliance promotes business development in Central Wisconsin.

The North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission site contains information on a regional loan fund for new and established businesses in the regional area.  Loans range from $10,000 to $150,000.

Wisconsin’s Department of Commerce offers financing and incentive programs for new and existing businesses as well as helpful guides for businesses in all stages.  For specific information on financing programs click here.

Forward Wisconsin, the State’s economic development marketing organization, has quick guides to a variety of state information and state-to-state cost comparison information.

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers a variety of business assistance online including a guide to writing and developing a business plan.

Wisconsin’s official government site provides a link to Business Wizard, in interactive online guide which can provide specific state information based on your needs.

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority provides a variety of loan guarantee programs for small businesses and agri-business operations.  Guarantees can assist the borrower in securing better loan terms from his or her financial institution.  Start-up daycares, start-up downtown businesses, expanding businesses and farms may be eligible for WHEDA programs.

Service Corps of Retired Executives provides free and confidential assistance to businesses of all sizes and stages. 

The Small Business Development Center at UW Stevens Point provides free and confidential business assistance and workshops throughout the year for all types, sizes, and stages of business.

Wood County, Wisconsin, is the county in which Nekoosa is located.

*Many photos courtesy of Wisconsin Rapids Area CVB