Downtown Appleton is an ideal destination for businesses and investors looking to flourish. With a supportive community, adaptable spaces, and convenient amenities, it offers everything needed to fuel business growth. Plus, there’s a wealth of resources and grants available to help your business succeed. Here, your venture becomes part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community where innovation is embraced and valued. Check out a list of resources and grants below.
GRANTS
After moving to Downtown Appleton, your business could benefit from exclusive grant programs through Appleton Downtown, Inc. (ADI) and the City’s Community Development Department. These grants provide valuable resources to support growth, innovation, and long-term success—designed specifically with businesses like yours in mind!
Business Recruitment Grant
ADI in partnership with the Business Improvement District (BID) provides a boost grant of up to $1,000 to help you move or open your business Downtown.
Other Grants Available
In addition to the Business Recruitment Grant, Appleton Downtown, Inc., in collaboration with our partners, offers a range of additional grant opportunities designed to help launch and support your business. Click here to learn more about our other grants.
- ADI/BID Façade Restoration and Improvement Grant
- Sandwich Board Sign Grant
- City of Appleton TIF Enhancement Grants & ARA Business Enhancement Grants
AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL SPACE
Start your journey by browsing the commercial spaces currently available within the Business Improvement District. For more details on a specific property, please contact the building owner/broker directly. All properties listed below are provided by LoopNet. (Please note that additional spaces may also be available that are not submitted on LoopNet.)
RESOURCES
City of Appleton – A Proud Partner of ADI
The City of Appleton is a proud partner of Appleton Downtown, Inc., through their continued investment and partnership to support small businesses within our Downtown community and beyond.
Connect with our partners at the City of Appleton Community Development Department
• Financial support through the City of Appleton Enhancement grant programs and Business Enhancement Grant Program to assist commercial property owners and tenants with façade and exterior improvements: TIF 11, TIF 12 and Appleton Redevelopment Authority.
• College Avenue North Neighborhood Plan and Market Study – A plan to build upon the vision and goals of the City of Appleton’s Comprehensive Plan.
• For more information about these City resources, please contact Lily Paul, Economic Development Specialist at 920-832-6463 or email directly.
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce
Explore the variety of resources that small businesses can access through their FREE membership with the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce.
- Grow with Google Digital Training Courses and Tools
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Consultations and Services
- US Chamber of Commerce Resources
- Statewide Free Legal Advice through Marquette Volunteer Remote Legal Clinics
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)
Every day WWBIC works hard to achieve their social goal of improving the economic well-being of individuals by advancing inclusive entrepreneurship and facilitating self-sufficiency strategies.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
WEDC is here to support business growth with resources for every stage, from planning to expansion. WEDC has helped small businesses with statewide with grants, strategy, expert guidance, and more.