SCEDC Encourages Entrepreneurs to Consider World Trade Strategies

The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation is urging local entrepreneurs to consider taking a look at some world trade strategies. According to the SCEDC, of the 294,834 United States companies that exported goods in 2015, 97.6% were considered small firms and generated 32.9% of the total U.S. exports.  Sheboygan County exports outpaced Sheboygan County Gross Domestic Product (GDP); in 2017, Sheboygan County companies exported $714 million in goods, contributing to 3.1% of total Wisconsin exports while Sheboygan County represents 1.96% of total Wisconsin GDP. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sheboygan County has the 3rd highest concentration of manufacturing in the United States, which accounts for 33.1% of employment in the County. For more information about SCEDC entrepreneurial services you can email them at info@SheboyganCountyEDC.com or call (920)452-2479.