1. CROIX COUNTY – The St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) is excited to announce the call for nominations for the 2024 Business of the Year Awards, recognizing exceptional achievements by local businesses. SCEDC seeks to honor three businesses across specific categories that have demonstrated a significant impact on the St. Croix County community. 

This year’s awards will include: 

• Emerging Business of the Year – Open to companies headquartered in St. Croix County and operating for less than five years. 
• Small Business of the Year – Reserved for businesses with 29 or fewer employees that have been in St. Croix County for at least five years. 
• Large Business of the Year – For companies with 30 or more employees, also located in St. Croix County for a minimum of five years. 

Eligible businesses must be in manufacturing, distribution, construction, health care, or provide services to other businesses. Companies must operate for profit; retail and non-profit organizations are not eligible for consideration. Self-nominations are encouraged, and all qualifying companies should consult the Nomination Guidelines and application under ‘News and Updates’ at stcroixedc.com for further details. 

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. 

Award recipients will be announced in January and celebrated at the SCEDC’s Annual Banquet from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at Ready Randy's. Details for registration will be available soon. 

This is an exciting opportunity for the St. Croix community to recognize and celebrate the hard work and contributions of our local businesses. We look forward to receiving your nominations! 

St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) was formed in 1993 and operates as an independent economic development arm serving all corners St. Croix County, Wis. The SCEDC focuses on fostering economic development in the county by participating in workforce development, housing, entrepreneurial development, business expansion and retention, business attraction and recruitment, and ecosystem building. SCEDC also strives to grow collaboration between the 35 towns, cities, and villages in St. Croix County as well as working closely with Pierce and Polk County to grow the St. Croix Valley as a whole. To learn more please visit stcroixedc.com. 

Submitted by St. Croix EDC