Don’t let our rolling hills, pristine waters, and sweeping vistas fool you. Calumet County delivers more than a peaceful and relaxing recreational paradise, with access to Wisconsin’s largest inland lake (viewable from space, so it’s BIG!) and great dining at supper clubs (where everyone is a welcome member!). Calumet County is all this and more!
As Wisconsin’s fastest-growing county, conveniently located between two major Interstates with two international airports and ports minutes away, Calumet County provides amenities other communities will never be able to offer to both employees and employers, making it the preferred choice for business, manufacturing, and workers alike.
One organization that chose Calumet County is ark data centers, a modern digital infrastructure brand that delivers agile, scalable, enterprise-class solutions. In late 2023, it announced plans to expand its recently acquired Harrison location to a 24.5-acre site to create a campus with up to 20 megawatts of capacity. This commitment is the largest for the organization, which has 12 other data center locations throughout the United States.
Because of moderate temperatures, attractive tax incentives and the designation of Wisconsin as an official Regional Tech Hub, Calumet County makes for the ideal location for ark data centers to expand on a very large scale. With the area boasting large health care organizations, manufacturers and financial institutions, the market presents a strong and stable growth opportunity for ark data centers.
Another organization, Grande, chose Calumet County for expansion and will renovate and expand their newly acquired facility in Chilton. Located in Southeastern Wisconsin, Grande serves as a premier manufacturer of fine Italian cheese and specialty whey and lactose products. They are committed to sourcing the highest quality milk through dedicated producer partners and support independent operators (pizzerias and fine Italian restaurants) across the country, recently expanding into new international markets. In addition to the foodservice division, they boast a robust specialty whey and lactose product portfolio in their custom ingredients group, providing ingredient solutions to both small and large food manufacturers across the globe.
The Chilton property supports this growing and thriving business and is a reflection of Grande’s commitment to ongoing investment in operations, the Chilton community, and the financial security of dedicated Associates.
Because of Calumet County’s strong growth, S.C. Swiderski, LLC, a comprehensive real estate development company, saw an opportunity in Calumet County. Working with officials from the city of Chilton, S.C. Swiderski developed a project creating 102 market rate apartment homes on a 13-acre parcel located on the southeast corner of Chilton. The property features 15 multifamily buildings and offers 16 different floor plans of one, two, and three bedrooms to accommodate different housing preferences, allowing residents the option of upper level or main level living. All apartment homes are equipped with private entrances, private laundry, and a private deck or patio. These pet-friendly locations feature green space throughout the site with on-site management ready to respond to the needs of tenants.
A recent world-class addition to the recreational landscape of Calumet County was Ariens Nordic Center. The world class Biathlon and Nordic ski training facility was named an Official U.S. Biathlon National Training Center.
This prestigious designation by the United States Biathlon Association places Ariens Nordic Center amongst the top training centers in the country. Additionally, the U.S. Biathlon Masters Nationals and NorAm Masters Championships have been created in collaboration with Biathlon Canada as an annual event complementing other races in North America and around the world.
A simpler pace, an exceptional quality of life, all in a location offering a fast-growing workforce, robust industry, and strong economic performance. Calumet County awaits.
Contact
Jason Pausma, Economic Development Director, Calumet County
jason.pausma@calumetcounty.org • 920-849-1684
InDevelopment Conference 2024
KI Convention Center, Green Bay • Tuesday, Sept. 17 • 2–7 p.m.
For event agenda and details on presenters, read the 2024 InDevelopment Report
