Economic Development

The goal of the economic development department is to foster investment and job growth thereby improving the quality of life, educational attainment, housing availability and affordability, resulting in prosperity for all. The department leads and participates in partnerships with public and private entities to achieve the goals and objectives. 

Downtown Beloit

Downtown Beloit Association

Downtown Beloit has the neighborhood feel in the urban downtown where customers are friends and culture and art is accessible to all. Home of the Beloit Farmers' Market on Saturdays May-October, the Downtown Beloit Association hosts more that 50 days of events per year.

Visit the Downtown Beloit Association website for events, store listings, and more.

GBEDC

GBEDC

Established in April of 2005, the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC)'s mission is to foster investment and job growth in the economy thereby improving the quality of life, educational attainment, housing availability and prosperity for all in the Greater Beloit Region.

 

Visit the GBEDC website for information on available sites, incentives, and workforce.  

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Start a Business in Beloit

When starting a business, you need to follow certain local, state and federal laws, including securing the appropriate zoning, permits and licenses. Our team is here to support you and help guide you through the process.

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TIF Housing Fund

This program was introduced as the Beloit community faces a housing shortage in all levels of homes. The City of Beloit is investing nearly $12 million into projects that will help meet the community’s housing needs from affordable housing to executive-level housing.