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Entrepreneurs Course
9/1/10
Economic Development Corporation of Manitowoc County Entrepreneurs Edge (formerly E-Seed), a 10-week entrepreneurship training series for people seeking to start their own businesses and need the skills to determine the feasibility of their business concept is being offered on Wednesdays from September 15 to November 17 from 6p.m. to 9p.m. You will develop a business plan and learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, how to understand and get your financials in order, how and where to get funding for your business, and to research and market your business. To register, visit www.edcmc.org/edge.html or contact the Economic Development Corporation of Manitowoc County at (920) 482-0540.

Capital Improvement Plan for 2011-2015
7/28/10
City Manager explains the updated Capital Improvement Plan. It calls for about $9 million in local funding for important infrastructure improvements such as a new 17th Street bridge. READ MORE
City Manager's Report  List of Strategies  Updated Comprehensive Plan

Police Department Annual Report
7/22/10
The average crime clearance rate in the United States is around 22%. In Two Rivers, the rate in 2009 was above 50% for the fourth year in a row. The goal this year is 55%, compared to 52.12% in 2009. The hour of the day with the most calls for service is 4 p.m. and 15.6% of calls are on Friday. The second shift (2-10pm) is the busiest time for calls, and the most common ordinance violation involves animals. What is the job of a police lieutenant? Read about some of the more interesting cases in TR in 2009, including the recovery of all the property stolen in one of those Nigerian re-shipping scans and breaking up an opium smuggling ring. What are the laws dealing with bikes and skateboards? READ THE REPORT

City Council Identifies Priorities
7/16/10
The City Council has identified the top priorities from the updated comprehensive plan. The implementation strategies will guide Council decisions in the areas of commercial & retail development, tourism, manufacturing, and housing over the next few years.
City Manager's Report  List of Strategies  Updated Comprehensive Plan

3.99 Acres Overlooking Lake Michigan Available Now!
6/30/10
The land at 2209 Roosevelt Avenue has been cleared of the old warehouse buildings and is now available. It overlooks Lake Michigan just off State Highway 42 (Memorial Drive). Great location for a mixed use development or a corporate office location. See More, see Property Details on LOIS Database, or check out our Featured Properties

City Acquires Riverfront Property in Exchange for Land to Allow Rogers Street
Fishing Village Expansion
6/15/10
The city has acquired 1.4 acres of riverfront land at County Highway VV and Riverview Drive. That allows the city to convey a lot to Rogers Street Fishing Village for its new education and exhibition building to go along with the new Visitors Center expansion. Rogers Street will reimburse the city for the cost of the land. Watch for construction soon at Rogers Street. In the future, we will be doing improvements to the Riverview Drive land for public use along the 350 feet of river frontage.

31% of County Companies Expecting to Hire
6/3/10
58% of Manitowoc County companies are projecting sales growth of up to 9% in the next 12 months. While no companies report having trouble retaining employees, 29% say they are having trouble recruiting workers. Read more about this snapshot view of our local business climate from the Economic Development Corporation of Manitowoc County.

Grant Will Help Cut Energy Use in City Buildings
4/22/10
A $74,700 state grant will help the city reduce energy needs in several buildings. Local projects include lighting system improvements at city hall, the fire station, DPW, Lester Public Library, cemetery service building, and the water department. Also planned - variable frequency drives on the HVAC system at City Hall and solar water heating installations at the Senior Center and Fire Station. Read More

City Manager's Weekly Column on HMFI moving to Two Rivers
4/7/10
More on the HMFI move to Two Rivers - and welcome to The Remedy. READ IT

The Remedy Opens for Business
4/7/10
The Remedy Pub and Eatery opened its doors on April 7 at 1513 Washington Street. Our downtown's newest business will be serving lunch and dinner. Open Sunday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. AND NOW OPEN MONDAYS!

J&K Ultimate Sports is Open
3/22/10
J&K Ultimate Sports is open at 2811 18th Street. Now open 2 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Open house April 25 from 10 to 5. Summer hours start June 1, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Basketball court, two batting cages (softball and baseball), golf cage, space for cheer and tumbling, pool table, darts, arcade games, concession stand, lounge with a big screen TV. Adult supervision at all times. READ MORE

Kurt'z Honored
3/8/10
Congratulations to Jim Christensen, owner of Kurtz's Pub & Deli, who was honored as the 2010 Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association's Eastern Shore Chapter!

11th Lot Sold at Sandy Bay Highlands
1/29/10
The sale of the 11th of the 21 lots at Sandy Bay Highlands closed today. The city-owned residential development is located on the Rawley Point recreation trail, just a short walk from Neshotah Beach and Walsh Field, right next to Picnic Hill Park, and an easy stroll from Point Beach State Forest. SEE A VIRTUAL TOUR

Two Rivers & Unions Cooperate to Meet Budget Needs
12/2/09
Voluntary agreements and contract changes with unions and non-represented employees will save the city $180,000 in 2010. Leaders of the city and the unions worked together for two months exploring ways to contain costs with the least impact on services with no employee layoffs. READ MORE

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Quick Facts
Since 2003 ~ About 40 new businesses have opened and are still operating

Median Home Price U.S. = $221,000 Two Rivers = $109,968

Two Rivers Electricity Cheapest in Area ~ Utilities page

Wisconsin ranks 23rd in the cost of doing business
Below the U.S. average