Economic Development

The Planning Department has the responsibility of coordinating the economic development activities for Outagamie County.  The County is participating with three organizations that have been formed to promote the economic opportunities in this area.   One organization, Fox Cities Economic Development Partnership (FCEDP), covers the Fox Cities portion of Outagamie County, while the Greater Outagamie County Economic Development Corporation (GOCEDC), covers the remainder of Outagamie County located outside the Fox Cities area.  Outagamie County is also a partner with 15 other counties and one Indian Nation in the Northeast Wisconsin Regional Economic Partnership (NEWREP).  NEWREP was formed in response to a state initiative to form "Technology Zones" across Wisconsin.  This partnership was awarded the technology zone status on June 28, 2002.  However, NEWREP will work together on a regional economic strategy beyond the technology zone.

For further information on economic development opportunities in the Outagamie County area, please contact Mike Hendrick by calling (920) 832-5255.  Click here to go to the County's demographic information.