ThePOWERbehind your investment.

A POWERFUL ALLIANCE

A MEMBER-BASED ORGANIZATION

The Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) was o�cially organized in 2005 as a result of the merger of the Beloit Economic Development Advisory Council and the Beloit Economic Development Corporation.

This alliance of non-profit organizations focuses oncompetitive and prosperous growth throughout the region. The GBEDC works with companies that areinterested in investing in the community and retaining or creating new jobs, and encourages existing companies to expand while attracting new businesses.

The GBEDC provides value-added services tailored to meet the needs of members and the community, including financial assistance, such as the revolving loan program and local multi-bank loan pool.

GBEDC members are the region’s largest stakeholders and strongest community-minded businesses that strive to foster growth in the Great Beloit area. As a public/private partnership, the GBEDC’s general membership is comprised of local governments, small and large employers, professional service and retail businesses, community organizations, and private individuals in the Greater Beloit area.

Business RetentionBusiness RecruitmentCommercial/Industrial Financing

Incentive PackagingMarketingWorkforce Development

THE FOCUS

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“The partnership between GBEDC and the local city administrations has made for a very successful model by combining both the power of the city governments and all they have to o�er a prospective business along with the local business community expertise. The creative business entrepreneur then works in concert to make attractive opportunities that end up with businesses choosing the stateline area as their gateway to the Midwest. Truly a marriage that has worked and continues to work, the fruits of this joint labor are present all over the stateline, as employment and business steadily thrive. ”

- Keith G. Kruse, CPCU, CIC Tricor Insurance

“GBEDC sponsors and participates in programs such as Inspire Rock County (Career Cruising), Reality Store and Mock Interviews for high school students, all of which strive to better prepare students for the workforce.”

- Rick BarderRetired,GBEDC Business/

Education Partnership Committee Co-Chair

INVESTMENT SCHEDULEClassification

Business & IndustryPrivate Sectors Over 200 employees $2,040 101 to 249 employees $1,530 100 or fewer employees $510

Financial Institutions Over $100M in assets $3,060 Under $100M in assets $1,020

Local GovernmentJurisdictions Population over 10,000 $3,060 Population 5,001 - 9,999 $1,020 Population 5,000 and under $510

Public School Sector $510

Non-Profit $105

Individual $105(not eligible for Board membership)

Annual Investment

Notes: For a local government agency to be an investor of the corporation, the minimum annual investment will be dependent on population unless the corporation has a contract to provide services to the corporation that have a value equal to or exceeding the amount included on the annual investment schedule. Economic Development Partners (ex-o�cio boardmembers), by nature of their contributions through their organizational e�orts, are not required to invest financially.

Platinum Investor StatusIf you increase your investment by 50%, we will provide your company with valuable advertising space on our website (greaterbeloitworks.com). Please send a high-quality logo to sbailey@ greaterbeloitworks.com

Quarterly payment schedule available by request.

Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation500 Public Avenue | Beloit, WI608.364.6748 | greaterbeloitworks.com

OUR MISSION

INVESTOR BENEFITS

The mission of the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) is to act as the primary organization coordinating, facilitating, and implementing economic activities in the Greater Beloit area.

THE VISIONWe will be a broad-based, public/private partnership that creates a common focus for economic developmentactivities in Greater Beloit.

Recognition as a strong corporate citizen who supports professional economic development and a higherstandard of living and quality of life for the Greater Beloit area.

Networking opportunities with other businesses to create, retain, and expand business opportunities and markets within the Greater Beloit area.

Involvement in implementing new strategies that will strengthen and grow our community.

Opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors.Investors may actively volunteer on one or more of the standing committees: Loan and Finance, Recruitment/Investment, Strategic Planning, Business Development, and Business/Education Partnership.

Business Clarification (Please check the category that best describesyour business)

Business & Industry Public School Sector Financial Institution

Individual Member Non-Profit Local Government Jurisdiction

Annual Membership Investment

Annual Fee ___________________ (see Investment Schedule)

Signature_____________________________________________________

Date ___________________

(membership period runs for one year beginning January 1 and ending December 31)

GREATER BELOIT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION - APPLICATION FORM

Please send application form and payment to: Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation500 Public Ave. | Beloit, WI 53511

Company Name ____________________________________________________

# of Employees: Full Time _________________ Part Time ________________

Primary Contact ____________________________________________________

Title ______________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________

Phone __________________ Email ____________________________________

Website ___________________________________________________________

Principal Owner/Officer ______________________________________________

To pay with a credit card, please go to http://greaterbeloitworks.com/about-gbedc/invest-nowCall (608) 364-6748 with questions.