Progress Lakeshore Announces its 2024 Level Up Pitch Contest
Progress Lakeshore will be holding the annual LEVEL UP Pitch Contest on Thursday, November 14th, at 5:00 PM at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. This contest is open to all early-stage and soon-to-start businesses in Manitowoc County and is sponsored by US Bank and Seehafer News. Interested parties are encouraged to apply by November 7th to pitch their business idea and compete for cash prizes.
Posted on September 23, 2024
Progress Lakeshore Announces its Upcoming “So You Want To Start A Childcare” Boot Camp
Progress Lakeshore is pleased to announce its upcoming “So You Want To Start A Childcare Business” boot camp for entrepreneurs in Manitowoc County. This initiative addresses the pressing need for childcare services in the region and provides aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential resources and information necessary to launch a successful childcare venture.
Posted on August 27, 2024
Progress Lakeshore Announces Fall Return of the Entrepreneurial Training Program
Progress Lakeshore, in collaboration with the Small Business Development Center, is excited to announce the return of the Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) this fall. Geared towards aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners alike, the program aims to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to create and grow successful businesses.
Posted on August 8, 2024
Progress Lakeshore Announces the Return of Circles of Seven Mentoring Program
Progress Lakeshore, Manitowoc County’s economic development agency, is thrilled to announce the return of the Circles of Seven (C7) Mentoring Program. This dynamic small business initiative provides valuable business mentoring throughout the county through a unique group mentoring format. C7 is proudly offered in partnership with MartinKarl Consulting, an Illinois-based economic development and small business consulting agency. C7 is proudly sponsored by Associated Bank.
Posted on August 5, 2024
Quentin Wood’s Bodhi Bow Wow Takes First Place At Progress Lakeshore’s LEVEL UP Pitch Contest 2023
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, three local entrepreneurs showcased their innovative business ideas at Progress Lakeshore’s LEVEL UP Pitch Contest, held at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center in Manitowoc.
Posted on November 20, 2023
Manitowoc County Public Interest Survey Progress Lakeshore And Cori Team Take Steps Towards A Thriving Innovation Hub
Progress Lakeshore, in collaboration with the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) Land O’ Lakes and WBD, is excited to announce a pivotal development in their mission to transform Manitowoc County into a hub for entrepreneurial activity, business incubation, remote work, and technology and innovation resources.
Posted on October 13, 2023
Progress Lakeshore and Wisconsin Broadband Office need help from all WI households to improve internet access, affordability, and adoption
Progress Lakeshore and Wisconsin Broadband Office, in an effort to understand Wisconsinites’ experience with internet, their needs and barriers, and network performance, are encouraging all households to take the Wisconsin Internet Self-Report (WISER) survey.
Posted on June 29, 2023
Progress Lakeshore 2023 Local Box Manitowoc County Now Taking Orders
Orders are currently being taken for the 2023 Local Box Manitowoc County, available through Progress Lakeshore. This unique initiative serves as a fundraiser that supports businesses in the area while also supporting entrepreneurial programming in Manitowoc County.
Posted on October 2, 2023
Land O’Lakes program helps rural Wisconsin community advance its tech ecosystem with the Center on Rural Innovation
Land O’Lakes, Inc. and the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) in partnership with Progress Lakeshore announced that Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, is the next American Connection Community to join CORI’s Rural Innovation Network.
Posted on May 11, 2023
Winners Announced for 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Awards Press Release
The Annual Awards Breakfast recognizes the best economic development projects and the year’s most influential leaders. These prestigious awards honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in our community.
Posted on May 9, 2023
ClearSky Health to Build New Medical Rehabilitation Hospital in the Village of Cleveland, Wis.
ClearSky Health, a premier rehabilitative healthcare provider, announced plans to build a new 36-bed medical rehabilitation hospital in the Village of Cleveland, Wis.
Posted on March 30, 2023