Business Resources

Lake Mills, WI is a vibrant and welcoming community that supports entrepreneurs, small businesses, and economic development at every stage. The City of Lake Mills, Legendary Lake Mills Chamber Main Street, Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium, and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation offer a wide array of programs, contacts, and incentives to help your business thrive.

Whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding your operations, or relocating, explore the many resources below designed to support your success.

Doing Business in Lake Mills

Located in southeastern Wisconsin between Madison and Milwaukee, Lake Mills offers a prime location with small-town charm, direct access to I-94, and a business-friendly atmosphere. With strong community support, a vibrant downtown district, and a blend of historic character and modern infrastructure, Lake Mills is an ideal place to live, work, and grow your business.

To learn more about opportunities in Lake Mills, contact Legendary Lake Mills Chamber Main Street or the City of Lake Mills directly.

HELPFUL CONTACTS

LOCAL, CITY OR TOWN

Legendary Lake Mills Chamber Main Street
www.legendarylakemills.com
raina@legendarylakemills.com
920.648.3585
200 E Lake Street, Lake Mills, WI 53551

City of Lake Mills
www.ci.lake-mills.wi.us
City Hall: 920.648.2344
200 Water Street, Lake Mills, WI 53551

Misty Quest, City Clerk – mquest@ci.lake-mills.wi.us
Dan Drescher, City Attorney – ddrescher@ci.lake-mills.wi.us

Business & Workforce Support

Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-Whitewater
www.wisconsinsbdc.org/whitewater
(262) 472-7039
800 W. Main Street, Hyland Hall 1220, Whitewater, WI 53190

Workforce Development Resources

South Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board: www.swwdb.org
Job Center of Wisconsin: www.jobcenterofwisconsin.com

Regional & State Economic Development Contacts

Thrive Economic Development
Thrive Economic Development
Deb Reinbold, President – deb@thriveed.org
864 Collins Rd, Ste 111, Jefferson, WI 53549

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
www.wedc.org
tel: 608-210-6700
2352 S. Park Street., Suite 303, Madison, WI 53713

Alliant Energy Economic Development
www.alliantenergy.com

Important Local Numbers

Emergency – 911
Lake Mills City Hall – 920.648.2344
Lake Mills Police Department – 920.648.2354
Lake Mills Fire Department – 920.648.5117
Lake Mills Public Works – 920.648.4026
Lake Mills Library – 920.648.2166

Madison College
www.madisoncollege.edu
920.568.7200

Jefferson County Literacy Council
www.jclc.us
Free adult education and workforce skills training

Façade Grants

Legendary Lake Mills provides matching funds and fee design assistance to members who own commercial property or businesses interested in renovating the street face of their building.

Funds for Storefront Revitalization

The Downtown Façade Grant offered to members of Legendary Lake Mills is a 50-50 matching grant ranging from $500 to $5,000 per building, depending on the availability of our funds. Legendary Lake Mills can also provide sample drawings of possible façade improvements, plus recommend color schemes, awnings, and samples of recommended signage as well as list of contractors for getting the job done. The guidelines provided by the Main Street Program are intended to suggest ways in which property and business owners can keep downtown Lake Mills, unique charm and history intact.

Historic Tax Credits

Do you qualify for Historic Tax Credit? Contact your accountant or attorney to determine your project tax liability. See if your building is registered at www.wisconsinhistory.org. Contact Wisconsin Historical Society to establish your project and apply for potential credits.

Here’s a handy fact sheet!

If you have questions, let us answer them or help you find someone who can!