Business Madison

Downtown Madison

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Business Assistance Guide for Downtown Madison - Everything you always wanted to know about starting and operating a business in central Madison.
Downtown Madison, Inc - A business membership organization committed to the central city.
Overture Project - $100 million cultural arts facility under construction in Downtown Madison.
Facade Improvement Program - Commercial property in target areas are eligible for this City of Madison loan program.
Graffiti Removal Program - Contract with the City for a flat fee of $100 for graffiti removal from buildings.

Company Guide

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Features the leading companies in the city of madison. This section is reserved for businesses with special achievements. If your business is qualified, please contact us through webmaster@businessmadison.com

Economic Information

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Community Profile/Fact Sheets - Information on City of Madison demographics, taxes, educational resources, infrastructure services, business support services and living in Madison.
General Statistics - Community profile information from the Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce website.
Census Data - 1990 and 2000 Census data by census tract for the City of Madison.
Wisconsin Demographic Service Center - Population estimates and projections for all Wisconsin municipalities.
Dane County Workforce Profile - Labor force participation information for the Madison area.
Wisconsin Labor Market Information - Wage, occupation and employment data.
2003 Book of Business - Charts and lists of detailed information ranging from Census information by zipcode to tax rates for the local area to lists of businesses compiled by the Wisconsin State Journal.

Technology Resources

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High Technology in Madison - an overview of the High-Tech segment of the area economy.
Madison, Home to 500 High Tech Businesses - an introduction to the Madison area and technology businesses.
Greater Madison Area Directory of High-Tech Companies - purchase a printed copy or PDF file of this directory listing 425+ companies in the Greater Madison area.
MGE Innovation Center - offers laboratory and office space for businesses to grow with easy access to University of Wisconsin research and business expertise.
Venture Investors - Offers early stage venture capital funds for companies offering proprietary products or services.
Biotechnology Center - the Center coordinates the many biotechnology activities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Wisconsin Innovation Network (WIN) - WIN manages the High-Tech Consortium and the Wisconsin Venture Fair.
University Industry Relations (UIR) - works to establish relationships between the private sector and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) - Patents research discoveries at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Accelerate Madison - A networking and business support organization focused on information technology issues.
Wisconsin Technology Council - Policy advisor and catalyst for Wisconsin’s science- and technology businesses. Click on their Tech + link for a listing of Madison area IT and Biotech companies.
Capital Ideas Technology Zone Tax Credits State of Wisconsin tax credits for new and expanding high technology businesses in this area. Call 267.4933 for more information on using this program locally.

Financing Resources

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Resources listed here are provided as a service to the Madison business community and do not reflect a recommendation to use on the part of the City of Madison.

City of Madison Programs:
City of Madison Facade Improvement Program - Available to owners of service or commercial buildings in target areas.
City of Madison Industrial Revenue Bonds - Call 608.267.8724 for application information.
Tax Incremental Districts (TID) - The City of Madison offers financial assistance to qualified businesses locating in certain TIDs. Call 608.267.8724 for information on their locations.
Capital Revolving Loan Program - Call 266-6505 for more information.
Capital Ideas Technology Zone Tax Credits State of Wisconsin tax credits for new and expanding high technology businesses in this area. Call 267.4933 for more information on using this program locally.

List of Venture Capital Firms In Wisconsin- A statewide listing provided by the State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce.
Wisconsin Venture Network - Provides a forum to investors, entrepreneurs and business advisors to interact and exchange resources.

City of Madison Business Guide

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Madison, Wisconsin, draws the attention of many entrepreneurs–because it ranks as one of the country’s top cities for starting a business, working and living.

This economic development website contains links to the many Madison organizations that work together to provide information and support for Madison businesses.

The Office of Business Assistance staff works with entrepreneurs and businesses providing business start-up, retention, expansion, attraction and technical assistance services.