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Sheboygan County has a legacy
of large, stable, multi-generational
family-owned companies (many in
advanced manufacturing). This culture
has led to several community impacts:
• An emphasis on traditional family values
that promoted “work-life balance”
before it became a buzzword
• Sustained low unemployment
compared to national and state averages
• Long-term investments in new product
development resulting in the county being
league (per capita) as Boulder, Austin
and the Silicon Valley
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even though they are global players.
• A proven desire to work together
on problems that cannot be solved by
one company, such as waste-reduction
efforts and technology education
• A strong philanthropic culture
supporting many community-based
The U.S. Department of Commerce
shows Sheboygan County exports grew
12.9 percent in 2014 to a record $709 million.
That marked the third-highest growth rate in
the state’s largest metro areas.
A Thriving Business Climate
With a $6.1 billion economy,
Sheboygan County has companies with
locations in 40 countries and more than
100,000 world-wide employees. Our
economy is larger than 40 recognized United
community means in the global marketplace.
presence in commercial ventures, health
and education services, that create the
foundation of our strong, stable economy.
Sheboygan County’s gross domestic
product advances at 3.4%, which is
twice the state of Wisconsin’s and
the national averages.
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RIGHT SIDE: UPPER PHOTO COURTESY OF JAKE’S CAFE; RIGHT SIDE LOWER MIDDLE PHOTO COURTESY OF MASTERS GALLERY FOODS, INC
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