Belmark Inc., De Pere, broke ground on a new, $15 million Family Center at its corporate campus.
It is part of the company’s broader investment of more than $121 million in equipment, facilities, and workforce development, supported by up to $2.5 million in Business Development Tax Credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporatio
Opening in 2027, the Belmark Family Center will offer childcare, medical care, mental health services, physical therapy, and fitness resources for employees and their families.
Belmark is the first business in Wisconsin to qualify for Business Development Tax Credits for investing in a childcare facility since the incentive program was updated in 2023.
The new family center will include:
- In partnership with Encompass, Belmark plans to invest $5.1 million to build a roughly 14,000-square-foot childcare facility. A percentage of spots will be reserved for children of Belmark employees. The remaining spots be open to the public.
- In partnership with Emplify Health by Bellin, the onsite clinic will offer primary care, mental health services, physical therapy, dietitian services, nursing services, and more. The medical and wellness facility will be free of charge for all employees and dependents insured through Belmark.
- The expanded fitness facility will offer individual equipment access as well as group fitness classes, providing both physical wellness and community-building opportunities for employees and their families.
“We continue to invest in our business to build a strong future for our employees, their families, and our community,” said Karl Schmidt, chairman of Belmark. “The Belmark Family Center is another step in creating a workplace that supports the people who make our company successful.”
Beyond the Family Center, Belmark’s broader investment will fund significant equipment improvements across its operations. The project is projected to create 143 new full-time jobs.
