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(608) 267-4417

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201 W. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53703
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 7970
Madison, WI 53707-7970

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Scott Walker
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IMPORTANT: As of July 1st, 2011, functions once performed by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce have been moved to other state agencies and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. The former Commerce web site will continue to exist for the next several months as resources are moved to new web site locations. We will make every attempt possible to direct our users to the new locations as web resources are moved.

Wisconsin Business Retention and Expansion Survey Program (WIBRES)

The Wisconsin Department of Commerce manages a business retention and expansion program designed to help Wisconsin communities determine the factors that affect business retention and growth. 

The Wisconsin Business Retention and Expansion Study (WIBRES) program uses an in-depth survey instrument to collect information from chief executive officers on the local business climate. 

Objectives of the Program

The program provides an opportunity to:
  •    Gain an understanding of the business community's view of local economy
  •    Determine future expansion/relocation plans of companies in order to set up an early warning system for local action
  •    Acquaint business executives with assistance available through various economic development programs
  •    Improve communication and strengthen relationships between local/county government and the business community
  •    Identify specific concerns and problems of the local businesses and provide swift, effective solutions
  •    Develop a systematic approach to business retention and expansion efforts
An overall objective of the business retention and expansion project is related to the process itself. By conducting personal interviews to obtain completed questionnaires, business executives are provided an opportunity to share their views with municipal representatives. This helps local governments to understand the implications of their policies for this very important segment of the community. The underlying goal is to be responsive to business needs.

For more information on the program, you can read a summary document or contact the Area Development Manager in your region.