Why Choose Shawano Country?

SUPPORTIVE BUSINESS CLIMATE
Shawano was recently named the Tenth Best Place to Start a Business In Wisconsin by NerdWallet, a consumer finance website.

To determine this ranking, NerdWallet examined 118 places in Wisconsin with populations of 5,000 or more and analyzed the following factors:

• Average revenue of businesses
• Percentage of businesses with paid employees
• Businesses per 100 people
• Local economic health
• Median annual income
• Median monthly housing costs
• Unemployment rate

Shawano has the most affordable median monthly housing costs of the top 10 cities, coming in at $634. The city also boasts a high percentage of businesses with paid employees, at nearly 42%. These factors enable Shawano’s residents and employers to enjoy a healthy, stable local economy; ultimately encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to start their own company in the city.

Contact us today to find out how we can help, 715-524-2139 or chamber@shawanocountry.com.

Click here for resources available for those looking to start and grow a business in Shawano County.

Click Here for the 2022 Economic Impact Analysis of Shawano Lake.

Click Here for the 2022 Shawano County Housing Study.

Click Here for the 2023 Shawano County Workforce Profile.