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A Place for Your Purpose

Calumet County is a great place for entrepreneurs, those wishing to start a business, and people looking to relocate or expand an existing operation. To help get you started, we’ve created and collected a number of valuable resources to help you on your journey.

First Steps Program: This free, interactive, online class will help you explore your business idea and assess your entrepreneurial readiness as well as identify your own strengths and weaknesses as a business owner. The First Steps Program includes downloadable worksheets, hands-on exercises, local entrepreneur stories, and additional resources to determine your next steps.

Here are some other links that will provide you with other free resources to guide you through the various stages involved in starting your business in Calumet County:

Business Counseling and Mentoring

Educational Resources

Writing a Business Plan

Licensing and Permits

Financing Your Business

Locating Your Business

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) also offers funding, resources, programs, and training to help entrepreneurs bring their visions to life.