Business Incentives

More and more companies and entrepreneurs are recognizing the benefits of starting businesses in small towns. According to recent studies of business growth, the “Go West, young man” axiom has changed to a new mantra –“Go small, young man.” Land prices, rent, and building costs are typically less in small towns, allowing the extra capital needed to stay afloat in the early start-up years. Small-town labor costs, beautiful settings, affordable housing, and an attractive quality of life are drawing businesses to small towns across the nation.

Potential new businesses will find that there is a spirit of cooperation between government and business here in Benton, and we welcome your business endeavors. The village has a 33-acre industrial park (Benton Business Park Map) on the west edge of town, bordering Highway 11. Building sites are available using a very affordable pricing structure. For information on lot availability and pricing, contact Sonya Silvers, Village Clerk (608) 759-3721.

Included in the industrial park is the Benton Business Incubator. The incubator contains multiple business spaces and is capable of accommodating everything from light industry to office space. Not only do incubator tenants pay low rates, but they also have access to a variety of business-assistance services that help them through their first critical years of business. The incubator’s location allows for immediate access to State Hwy. 11, connecting it to major four-lane systems in Wisconsin, as well as to nearby Iowa and Illinois. For additional information, contact the Village Office at (608) 759-3721.

The Village of Benton is also part of the Lafayette Development Corporation, an economic development organization committed to improved business development, agricultural enterprises, and employment opportunities in Lafayette County. The Benton Community Development Corporation, coupled with the Village, works on a local level to encourage those same types of development in the community.