Economic Development
Vision
The City continues to be an attractive choice for new and existing businesses. The City provides the basic building blocks of a healthy, prospering community by making every commercial and residential neighborhood a secure and attractive place in which to work, live and invest. The City provides careful attention to decisions about public infrastructure, desired businesses, good and services. The City is a partner in private sector initiatives and by doing so demonstrates its commitment to long-term, sustainable growth and economic development.
Strengths of Mequon
City of Mequon's Economic Development Board and staff work with businesses considering a location or expansion in the region, drawing on a range of private and public financing options. The City of Mequon has the relationships and know-how to connect businesses with venture resources, key stakeholders, and financing and incentive programs. Below is just a few of the City's strengths that are at your figure tips.
- Mequon currently has one of the lowest tax rates in Wisconsin. The City strives to give residents and business the most of each tax dollar.
- The City is home to a first-class education system from pre-kindergarten to post-graduate. The Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) is a public K-12 learning institution that is consistently ranked among the highest-performing school districts in the state of Wisconsin. On top of that, there are higher education options close to home, such as Concordia University and MATC.
- Mequon's location provides convent access to transportation and ship through Mitchell International Airport, the Port of Milwaukee, and Interstate 43.
