As most of you are aware, the WCEDC is a non-profit development corporation, approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a  501(c)(3) no-profit organization.  Our operations are financially assisted with an injection of Washburn County funds.  We also contract for services with the Washburn County Industrial Development Agency, Ltd. (WCIDA) to market and manage their six (6) Revolving Loan Funds.

The balance of our budget comes from program/project grants and memberships (individuals, entrepreneurs, small and large area businesses, area lenders, municipalities, utilities and other businesses serving the Washburn County area.

We are currnetly in our member drive for 2013.  Dues for the WCEDC membership have not changed for the last three years.  Their breakdown is as follows; $2,500 per year from large benefactors, $1,000 from cities, $750 from area lenders, $500 from villages, $250 from townships and larger businesses, and $100 from all others (small businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals).

We would like to thank all those who continued their memberships for the current year and encourage others that we would like to become new members.  Remember that in order to be a voting member of the Corporation you must have paid your dues and be in good standing prior to the Annual WCEDC Meeting held each year in June.

As always your membership contribution is Tax Deductible.  For more information on the WCEDC and how to become a member or take advantage of our services please contact at Washburn County Economic Development Corproation - 208 Vine Street Spooner, Wisconsin 54801 - Ph# 715-635-8241 , Fx# 715-635-8236 or email us, or visit our Website.

Your contribution and membership will help make a difference in Washburn County's Economic Development Efforts.