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Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation

The Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation supports and advocates for businesses in Bayfield County, focusing on economic growth and expansion. They connect parties interested in collaboration and provide essential information for business development.

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Overview

What Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation does

What Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation is

The Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation supports and advocates for businesses in Bayfield County, focusing on economic growth and expansion. They connect parties interested in collaboration and provide essential information for business development.

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Community
Structured capabilities
Community
Last reviewed
April 28, 2026

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Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation as a community

Community overview

Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC) is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization founded in July 1999. It is based in Washburn, Wisconsin, and serves as a regional economic development and business support organization. BCEDC aims to support and advocate for new and existing businesses in Bayfield County, collaborating with surrounding counties in the Northwest region of Wisconsin.

Community focus

BCEDC focuses on various aspects of economic development, including business planning, site selection, funding assistance, business advocacy, coaching and mentoring, management and staff training, marketing assistance, and workforce development and training. The organization aims to enhance the tax base, create jobs, and assist with business expansion, retention, and location within the economic development area.

Member value

Members benefit from advocacy, business planning support, and access to resources for funding and workforce development.

Membership

Pricing models
free

Availability

Membership state
Accepting

Audience and fit

Audience
Founders · Operators
Benefits
mentorship and network-access
Program types
community
Selection criteria
open

Community activity

Notable members

Notable members include Brian Tochterman (Executive Director), Jake Hipsher (President, Bayfield Electric Cooperative), and Rob Czypinski (Vice President, Economic Development Planner, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa).

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Last reviewed

April 28, 2026

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