About the Sauk County Development Corporation (SCDC)

Sauk County Development Corporation's (SCDC) Mission

The mission of the Sauk County Development Corporation is to promote and retain the diverse economic vitality of Sauk County and its individual communities.   The Corporation seeks to fulfill this responsibility by:

• Partnering with public bodies and private organizations to nurture a civic and economic climate that supports and encourages local businesses; 
• Facilitating the development and recruitment of a quality skilled workforce through public and private investment in employee development to meet the needs of Sauk County businesses;
• Nurturing and soliciting the growth of diverse industry, tourism, agri-business and other businesses that are compatible with local goals to fill County employment needs;
• Promoting stewardship of the County's natural resources and sensitive land development to promote sustainable development;
• Enhancing the economic health of the County by identifying trends and responding to new issues and opportunities in this era of global competition and rapid change;
• Impartially serving as a resource for all communities, businesses and competing interests within Sauk County recognizing that our ultimate customers are the citizens of Sauk County.

Strategic Directions

• Grow Existing Businesses, Nurture Entrepreneurs, and Recruit Compatible New Businesses
• Promote Innovative Economy-Driven Changes to Regional Educational Systems
• Facilitate the Recruitment and Retention of a Quality Workforce
• Foster Regional Economic Development through Countywide Leadership, Communication and Collaboration
• Encourage the Necessary Balance between Critical Resource Sustainability and Desired Economic Growth