Central Business District

Bridal Elegance

 

Kaukauna's Central Business District features a diverse business base that offers everything from legal and financial services to entertainment and wedding specialists and goods. 

In addition to affordable property and the beauty of the Fox River and historic properties, there are numerous benefits to locating in Kaukauna:

  

  • Low interest loans through the Redevelopment Authority
  • Tax credits for historic building improvements
  • Tax Increment Financing District
  • Lowest electrical rates in the area due to green renewable energy resources
  • Low interest loans for energy efficient improvements
  • Large draw events including the Farmer's Market, Fox Firecracker 5k, Fall Fest, and annual Holiday Parade
  • Business support through the Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Kaukauna Association of Event and Wedding Professionals

 

For More Information                                   

Robert L. Jakel, AICP
Director of Planning and Community Development
City of Kaukauna
920.766.6315
920.766.6324 FAX
planning@kaukauna-wi.org

Marshall Florist

 

The City of Kaukauna's Community Development Department offers several programs to assist existing and new businesses in expanding or locating in the City.  The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Kaukauna (RACK) provides low interest loans to assist entrepreneurs in acquiring downtown properties, expanding existing facilities, or purchasing equipment.  RACK also administers a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loan program that lends funds to companies for the completion of energy efficient improvements. 

Within the Central Business District and the Industrial Park Network, the City has established tax incremental finance districts (TIF) to provided necessary assistance in the placement of infrastructure and other public programs.  The City can also provide information on programs available through the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Administration (WHEDA). 

Kaukauna Utilities is a community owned and operated electric and water utility, serving more than 13,500 customers in the Kaukauna area.

Kaukauna Utilities offers its business customers some of the lowest electric rates in the state - significantly lower than investor-owned utilities.   Kaukauna Utilities also provides its customers with clean, high-quality water that meets or exceeds all state and federal standards.