Baldwin Brings Home Nearly $190,000 to Support Economic Development in Northeast Wisconsin

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped deliver nearly $190,000 to support small businesses, local jobs, and economic development in Oconto and Sheboygan counties. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Business Development Grants Program which was funded by the Baldwin-backed 2024 annual government funding bill.

“Moving our Made in Wisconsin economy forward means investing in every corner of our state to create economic opportunity for families,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am proud to go to bat for Wisconsin and deliver funding that will help create jobs, grow local businesses, and build a stronger future for our state.”

The following projects received funding:

Sheboygan County Economic Development Corp: $99,000 to establish a revolving loan fund to serve small rural businesses in Sheboygan County. The project will serve at least ten businesses.

Oconto County Economic Development Corp: $90,000 to provide technical assistance to small, rural businesses located in Oconto County. Assistance will be targeted for those located in the villages of Suring and Lena. At least ten businesses will be served with this assistance, creating five and saving another five jobs.

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