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As a thriving manufacturing hub with a growing population, Greater Green Bay offers the skilled workforce, robust infrastructure and high quality of life businesses need to grow and thrive.

Businesses benefit from strong community partnerships and a network of economic development, government and municipal partners working together to support business growth.

Whether you’re starting, expanding or relocating, the Greater Green Bay community is invested in helping your business and the people behind it – grow greater.

Why Choose Greater Green Bay?

Business Climate

Competitive tax environment, available incentives and a streamlined approach to permitting in addition to strong workforce and alignment among local, regional and state economic development.

Quality of Life

The region offers a strong mix of career opportunities, recreation, connection and experiences that make it a place where people can build both their careers and their lives.

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Key Industries

Manufacturing is at the heart of the Green Bay region’s economy, accounting for roughly 20% of employment and GDP. Our diverse manufacturing base spans paper and converting, food production, defense, furniture, packaging, consumer products and more. This diversity strengthens the economy and helps keep essential products in demand through changing economic conditions.

Transportation and logistics is one of the Green Bay region’s fastest-growing sectors, fueled by its substantial manufacturing base and robust multimodal transportation network.

The region offers access to interstate highways, rail, a commercial airport and several ports along the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway. As the westernmost point on Lake Michigan, its 14 port operators move more than 2 million tons of cargo annually aboard 200+ ships, contributing more than $200 million to the regional economy. A Foreign Trade Zone designation also gives companies added advantages when importing and exporting goods by truck, rail, air or water.

Paper production is woven into the history and identity of the Green Bay region, with roots in its logging industry and freshwater resources.

Today, the region’s paper industry concentration is approximately 14 times the national average, making Green Bay a North American hub for paper production and converting, and earning it the nickname “Toilet Paper Capital of the World.” A deep supplier network, specialized workforce and generations of papermaking expertise give companies a strong foundation to serve global paper and converting markets.

The Green Bay region sits at the intersection of Wisconsin’s world-class agricultural economy and one of the nation’s strongest food manufacturing clusters.

Food production is a major part of the region’s manufacturing base, supported by a strong network of producers, processors, suppliers and logistics providers. This connected ecosystem gives companies access to raw materials, specialized talent, research and development, and efficient distribution.

Healthcare is one of the Green Bay region’s largest employment sectors, supported by a broad network of health systems, specialty providers, insurers, and related businesses. Together, these organizations provide high-quality care while supporting a substantial healthcare workforce and a growing ecosystem of healthcare-related services and businesses.

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Our Economic Development Scoreboard offers real-time, actionable data on key community economic indicators, such as population growth, unemployment rates, job trends, forecasting, broadband access and more. It presents both high-level data points and industry-specific breakdowns, offering valuable insights for informed decision-making.

Your Move Green Bay

Green Bay offers the best of both worlds: a safe, affordable and energetic community with the welcoming, low-key feel of a mid-size city. It’s a place where people can build careers, put down roots and find opportunities to thrive.

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