Governor Evers Secures HUBZone Designations for Wisconsin Including Wisconsin Rapids

Thursday, August 21st, 2025 -- 11:00 AM

Gov. Tony Evers announced that, following his petition to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in July, his administration has successfully secured designations for four counties and four census tracts as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), providing critical opportunities for local businesses to grow and compete in the federal marketplace.

This designation adds to the robust network of HUBZones represented across the state and is aimed at driving economic revitalization, job creation, and small business growth in some of the state’s most rural and economically challenged communities.

“HUBZone designations are a vital tool for stimulating economic growth across Wisconsin, especially in our rural communities,” said Gov. Evers. “By expanding access to federal contracting opportunities, these designations will help empower local businesses, create more job opportunities, and attract new investment to these areas. We are grateful for these designations and can’t wait to see the positive impact they will have on our local communities and economies.”

The governor’s petition to the SBA helped secure a HUBZone designation for Dunn and Waushara counties, and redesignation for Florence and Sawyer counties, along with four individual census tracts in Douglas, Grant, Green, and Wood counties to support small businesses in areas in and around Monroe, Superior, Platteville, and Wisconsin Rapids.

The SBA’s HUBZone program allows businesses in disadvantaged communities to compete for federal set-aside contracts, offering employment and growth opportunities where they are most needed for positive economic impact.

HUBZones are designated based on economic and population data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal agencies, using definitions established by the U.S. Congress.

This designation allows small businesses in the affected regions to gain preferential access to federal contracting opportunities, a critical tool for stimulating local economies.

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