Our Optimism is Showing
Increased cooperation between government and
business ~ investment in public facilities ~
cooperative ventures with neighboring communities
~ new downtown ~ new business ~ expanding
business. READ MORE
Online Survey Chance
for You to Speak Out
5/7/08
The City is working with the Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission
to update its comprehensive plan. Let your voice be heard by filling
out this
online survey. What do you like about living here, what would
you change? What priorities should drive future planning and
development? The survey will also be mailed to all households by May
15. They must be returned by May 31.
2008-09 Leadership
Program
5/2/08
The Chamber of Manitowoc County is accepting applications for the
Leadership Program. Sessions are held the third Wednesday of the
month from September through May from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call
920-684-5575 for info or
download an application.
Illinios
Business to Move
Into Incubator
5/1/08
Flavor Hut
International has signed a lease for the city's 5,000 square
foot incubator. Owner Terry Esser recently moved to Two Rivers from
St. Charles, IL and is now moving his business here. The company
currently has 5 employees. Flavor Hut makes flavorings for various
lines of livestock and pet foods.
2008 Business Census
4/30/08
The 2008 business census for Manitowoc
County is underway. The survey will assess the current economic
conditions in the County, as well as provide a benchmark for future
measurement and comparison, and to provide directions for programs
and services to local businesses. It is being done by the Economic
Development Corporation and Chamber of Manitowoc County with help
from Leede Research.
COMPLETE
THE SURVEY
Home Buyer Program
4/15/08
Counseling and education for
buying your first home.
The Lakeshore CAP Home Buyer Program
is designed to assist income-eligible households with the purchase
of a home. Call 1-800-924-0510.
Two Rivers - Wireless Community - Wired Community
4/9/08
The Cool City Hot Spot WiFi system is now operating in the downtown
area. It's free and it's new! And if you need some high speed data
access, don't forget about the city's
fiber optic system.
City Incubators
Spawns Success - New Tenant Looking to Relocate Here
4/7/08
Nearly 100 people are employed at businesses that grew out of the city's
Wentker Court Business Incubator.
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The Return of Waves
4/6/08
The Economic Development Office has closed a $14,000 loan to help
Waves salon to re-open downtown. Welcome back. The city's
Revolving Loan Fund has money available to assist with your
start-up or expansion.
First Time Home Buyer
Program
2/18/08
Get 10% of your down payment covered with assistance of the City of
Two Rivers Housing Program. The city loans are funded through
a Community Development Block Grant from the Wisconsin Department of
Commerce. The loans are zero-interest, and require no repayment for
so long as the borrower owns and lives in the house. Income and
other restrictions apply.
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Assistance Available From
Lakeshore CAP
Good Tax News
2/13/08
Businesses will see some improvements in the tax climate in 2008.
The maximum amount of Section 179 expensing goes up to $250,000
(from $125,000) if the total asset additions are less than $800,000
(up from $500,000). This is a one-year increase and goes back to
2007 levels in 2009. Bonus depreciation is also back for assets
placed in service during 2008. 50% of the asset cost (not already
deducted in Section 179) can be used as a first-year bonus
depreciation write-off. This is the same as the rules in 2001.
SEE YOUR TAX EXPERT
Resolution: Make
Downtown Even Better
1/20/08
Eight new downtown businesses in 2007! And more coming.
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