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Economic Development
The City of Lodi is a unique community in Columbia County, close to Madison, the interstate, and Lake Wisconsin. Home to just over 3,000 residents and numerous businesses, Lodi provides a small town environment, with proximity to big city amenities. There is a standing Economic Development Committee of the Common Council which focuses on making Lodi an easy place to start and grow a business.
Here is some helpful information for existing or start-up businesses:
The city has developed a Revolving Loan Fund to assist local businesses. The goal of this business stimulation program is improvement of the business climate through preservation and development of:
Bread Etc. on Main: $1,581 for exterior awnings at 147 South Main Street
One 11 Main Bar and Grille: $1,450 for exterior awnings at 111 South Main Street
One 11 Main Bar and Grille: $2000 for interior updates to 111 South Main Street
Prairie Valley Resale Store: $2000 for exterior changes to 177 South Main Street
La Grotta Wine Bar: $2000 for exterior changes at 121 South Main Street
Maynard Schulgen Post 216: $4000 to renovate American Legion Hall
Plumer Karate America: $2000 to paint 125 Lodi Street
Sunfall On Main: $2000 for 139 South Main Street
The Columbia County Economic Development Corporation also has a revolving loan fund to assist existing and new businesses.
Business Plans & Permits
Here is some helpful information for existing or start-up businesses:
- Building Permits
- Comprehensive Plan
- Liquor and Cigarette Licenses
- Main Street Corridor Plan
- Planning and Zoning
- Vision 2025
Revolving Loan Fund
The city has developed a Revolving Loan Fund to assist local businesses. The goal of this business stimulation program is improvement of the business climate through preservation and development of:
- Cultural Amenities
- Historical Atmosphere
- Natural Environment
- Tourism
2017 Loans
Bread Etc. on Main: $1,581 for exterior awnings at 147 South Main Street
One 11 Main Bar and Grille: $1,450 for exterior awnings at 111 South Main Street
2016 Loans
One 11 Main Bar and Grille: $2000 for interior updates to 111 South Main Street
2015 Loans
Prairie Valley Resale Store: $2000 for exterior changes to 177 South Main Street
2014 Loans
La Grotta Wine Bar: $2000 for exterior changes at 121 South Main Street
Maynard Schulgen Post 216: $4000 to renovate American Legion Hall
Plumer Karate America: $2000 to paint 125 Lodi Street
Sunfall On Main: $2000 for 139 South Main Street
The Columbia County Economic Development Corporation also has a revolving loan fund to assist existing and new businesses.