Business & Community
Located in Southwestern Wisconsin, just 30 miles northeast of Madison and 70 miles northwest
of Milwaukee, Columbus is proud of its vibrant business community, its heritage and
friendly people. Columbus is close to metropolitan areas and is also fortunate to be one
of the few communities in Wisconsin offering Amtrak train service.
The Columbus downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Columbus
presents an almost perfect portrait of the late 19th century, and features over 200
turn-of-the-century commercial and residential buildings, which have been carefully
preserved. Several buildings, such as the 1892 City Hall, 1916 Park Pavilion and 1912
Carnegie Library, all still serve their original purposes.
Columbus is one of only 10 Model Energy Independent Communities as designated by the State of Wisconsin.
The City of Columbus has pledged and is developing a plan to reduce its non-renewable energy usage by
25 percent by 2025!
- Need help starting a business?
- Need help expanding your current business?
- Are you a business owner interested in networking at the monthly Columbus Business Roundtables?
- Are you interested in assisting and participating in Columbus’ Energy Sustainability efforts ?
Contact:
Steven Sobiek
Director, Economic Devlopment/Energy Sustainability
City of Columbus
Columbus Community Center
161 N. Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
ssobiek@columbuswi.us
920.296.7081
920.623.5901 FAX
Visit our Columbus Visitor Center
web site for more information.
Search For Available Properties and Buildings in Columbus
USEFUL LINKS
Local Financing Options
City of Columbus Revolving Loan
Fund
Through its participation in the Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program, the City of Columbus has capitalized a Revolving Loan Fund
(RLF). This fund is designated to make direct business loans on a companion
basis with other financing sources (public sector loans, governmental
loans/grants, equity, etc.)
CCEDC Revolving Loan Fund
Through its participation in the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) Revolving Loan Fund program, the Columbia County Economic Development
Corporation (CCEDC) has capitalized a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). This fund is
designated to make direct business loans on a companion basis with other
financing sources (public sector loans, governmental loans/grants, equity,
etc.).
Columbia County Revolving Loan Fund
The Columbia County Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) is a flexible source of
supplemental financing for businesses expanding or locating to Columbia County.
This fund was created to enable businesses to grow, create jobs, and improve the
local economy.
Impact Seven, Inc.
A private nonprofit community development corporation dedicated to increasing
the economic opportunity of Wisconsin people and propserity to Wisconsin
Communities. Provides business financing and technical assistance, develops and
finances affordable housing, and assists communities with organizing, planning
and fostering economic development.
Other Financing Options
Helpful Business Links
Columbia County
- Travel Columbia
County. Travel Columbia County. The Columbia County Visitor's
Bureau Official Web Site. Contains Columbia County attractions, dining
failities, businesses, driving tours, nature sites, historical sites, and much
more!
- Wisconsin Job Center-Columbia
County. The Job Center and its affiliated partners serve as the
primary employment and training program vehicle for Columbia County. Employers
and job seekers are able to use the resources of the Job Center during business
hours. The center is open Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Address: 2875
Village Rd., Suite 200, Portage, WI 53901. Telephone: (608) 742-4181 Fax: (608)
745-6712 e-mail: jwebmaster@ccjc-wi.org
- Columbia County Land Information. Information and
services provided by Columbia County Land Records offices: Land Information,
Treasurer and Register of Deeds. Property tax and assessment information, maps,
demographics, aerial photography, recorded documents.
- Columbia
County Government General County government information and contacts.
- UW Extension, Columbia
County. Information and services provided by UW Extension.
- 4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc. The mission
of Community Coordinated Child Care is to advocate for the well-being of
children in child care and to assist their parents, and the providers who care
for their children, in creating quality child care.
Agriculture
Wisconsin Government
Wisconsin Agriculture
Organizations
Disclaimer for External Links
The City of Columbus is not responsible for the contents
of any off-site pages referenced. The user specifically acknowledges that the City
is not liable for the defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of other users,
links, or third parties and that the risk of injury from the foregoing rests
entirely with the user. Links from the City of Columbus's web pages on the
World Wide Web to other sites do not constitute an endorsement from the City.
These links are provided as an information service only. It is the responsibility
of the web surfer to evaluate the content and usefulness of information obtained
from other sites. The City's web pages contain links to other related World Wide
Web Internet sites and resources. Since the City is not responsible
for the availability of these outside resources or their contents, you should
direct any concerns regarding any external link to its site administrator or
webmaster.
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