WISCONSIN STRATFORD. Economic Development Opportunities

WISCONSIN STRATFORD Economic Development Opportunities

Welcome to Stratford The Village of Stratford is located in southwestern Marathon County, Wisconsin. Stratford is approximately 10 miles northeast from the City of Marshfield (population of 18,410) and approximately 30 miles southwest from the City of Wausau (population of 39,210). The Village consists of approximately 5.31 square miles of land. The Village of Stratford s history began with the construction of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railroad from Wausau to Marshfield. Settlers first arrived in Stratford during the 1870s when loggers arrived. Around this time a new sawmill was built in the community and led to growth. As in other logging communities in Marathon County, the decline of lumber led to a rise in the dairy industry and establishment of the Stratford Co-operative Creamery Company in 1919. There were as many as seven cheese factories operating in the area in the 1930s. Today, forestry products and agriculture still play a large role in Stratford s economy, but a number of related manufacturing operations have also taken off in the area. Some of these businesses are based on forest products and agricultural products while others supply the existing industries with fabricated metal products. WI-97 WI-153 Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online 2016, Wikipedia Photo Credit: Bob Kulp (drone photo on page 11) and Carmen Duran (all other photos) 2

Stratford also has a 115-acre business park located adjacent to WIS 153, a quarter mile west of WIS 97. The park is owned by the Village. The southern portion of the park features a pond and wooded area that is zoned as a conservancy district. The park s design and landscape covenants (see page 11) ensure the beautiful rural setting will be maintained. Businesses located in the park include: Marshfield Clinic, A&B/JBT, Trimpac, AMS Bowfishing, Charter Communications, Foxland Harvestore, Omega Thermo Products, Polster Electric, Stratford Sign Company, Wausau Windows, Dairylab Laboratories, Dairy Services, Inc., Webertown Medical and others. To accommodate growth and diversify housing choice for current and future residents, the Village is planning to add new housing in the near future. Stratford offers residents affordable housing, thriving business and industry, excellent public and parochial school choices, various church affiliations, a rich park system and many recreational opportunities. Average Annual Daily Traffic Counts 1,100 8,700 3,500 4,200 6,200 Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online 2016, WisDOT Road Runner 2010-2016 Drive Times Stratford to WIS 29: 10 miles Stratford to US 51: 20 miles Stratford to US 10: 12 miles 3

Population & Business Profile 1,600 301/square mile Total Population Population Density High School 44.7% Some College 18.7% 32.3% 20.6% 25.0% Associate s Degree 12.9% Bachelor s Degree 11.9% 9.0% 13.1% Graduate / Professional Degree 6.5% High School or Higher 94.8% <19 20-34 35-54 55-64 65+ Educational Attainment Age Source: Wisconsin Department of Administration 2016 estimates, 2011-2015 American Community Survey (ACS) Note. Error in data exceeds 10% for: all age categories and educational attainment with the exception of high school or higher. 4 Stratford: A Community for Families

Tapestry Segmentation Tapestry segmentation describes residential areas in the U.S. based on socioeconomic and demographic composition. The population within the Village of Stratford includes the following segments and generalized characteristics: Rustbelt Traditions (43% of Stratford s population) Primarily white collar, with a higher concentration of skilled workers in manufacturing, retail trade, and health care Family oriented, they value time spent at home Most have lived, worked and played in the same area for years Residents take advantage of convenience stores for fueling up and picking up incidentals Favorite family restaurants include Applebee s and Texas Roadhouse Heartland Communities (39% of Stratford s population) Embrace the slower pace of life in the country but actively participate in outdoor activities and community events Support local businesses, buy American and favor domestic driving vacations over foreign plane trips Choose to bank in person and purchase insurance from an agent Motorcycling, hunting and fishing are popular; walking is the main form of exercise Prefer domestic trucks or SUVs Green Acres (11% of Stratford s population) Do-it-yourselfers Gardening is a priority Enjoy a variety of sports: hunting and fishing, motorcycling, hiking, camping and golf Cautious consumers with a focus on quality and durability Pursue physical fitness, anything from home exercise equipment to playing a variety of sports Residents are active in their communities and social organizations Salt of the Earth (7% of Stratford s population) Cherish family time, tending to gardens and preparing homemade meals Embrace the outdoors: fishing, boating and camping Many employed in manufacturing, construction, and related service industries Do-it-yourselfers Cost-conscious consumers, loyal to brands they like Prefer to conduct their business in person rather than online Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online 2016 5

Businesses in Stratford Business Type Number of Businesses Service - Construction 8 Food & Beverage 7 Service - Health 7 Service - Other 7 Public Service 6 Beauty & Grooming 5 Manufacturing 5 Service - Financial 5 Church 4 Education 4 Service - Communication 4 Civic/Social Organization 3 Retail - Auto 3 Retail - Gas/Convenience 3 Retail - Other 3 Service - Auto 3 Recreation 2 Retail - Agriculture 2 Retail - Outdoor Recreation 2 Service - Business 2 There are 96 businesses in Stratford Service - Insurance 2 Service - Legal 2 Service - Storage 2 Service - Vet 2 Assisted Living 1 Cooperative 1 Lab - Agriculture 1 Note. Services with one business are included in other services and retail stores with one business are included in other retail. 6

Housing Summary & Retail Market Analysis 4% Vacant 27% Renter Occupied 69% Owner Occupied 134/square mile Occupancy Housing Density $123,000 $126,900 Median Closing Price Median Home Value Total = 680 Avg. Size = 2.54 $545 Households Median Rent Source: 2011-2015 ACS, Realtor.com Note. Error in data exceeds 10% for: renter and vacant occupancies, average household income, and median rent. Median closing price is based on all properties listed for sale, including land and multi-family units. 7

Trade Areas The map below shows convenience trade areas (CTAs) and destination trade areas (DTAs) for Stratford and other nearby communities. A CTA is the geographic area from which most consumers are coming in order to make regular purchases. Shopping convenience/proximity is the major driver, especially on purchases that are made frequently (e.g. groceries). A DTA is a larger geographic area from which customers are drawn due to comparison shopping, brand loyalty and price point. The DTA also includes consumers in rural areas who, out of necessity, drive further to do their convenience-type shopping (as none are located closer). Stratford has a CTA radius of 2.5 miles and a DTA radius of 5 miles. STRATFORD Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online 2016 8

Retail Supply Gaps - 2.5 mile radius The table below shows leakages where demand exceeds supply for industries in Stratford within its CTA. In general, a community is not expected to retain all of its local demand, as people will always choose to make a certain number of purchases in other communities or online. Therefore, the number of businesses (demand) listed below is relative and does not suggest the exact number of businesses that will thrive in Stratford, rather it indicates the business types that are highly marketable. U.S. Sales Data Convenience Trade Area Industry Group # of Average Businesses Per Capita Sales / Store Demand Supply Gap (Demand) Automotive Parts, Accessories, & Tire Stores $ 249 $ 789,354 $ 387,049 $ - $ 387,049 0.5 Furniture Stores $ 197 $ 1,271,871 $ 454,286 $ - $ 454,286 0.4 Home Furnishings Stores $ 172 $ 775,414 $ 295,893 $ - $ 295,893 0.4 Electronics & Appliance Stores $ 286 $ 1,437,590 $ 1,301,546 $ - $ 1,301,546 0.9 Beer, Wine, & Liquor Stores $ 127 $ 877,029 $ 203,199 $ - $ 203,199 0.2 Health & Personal Care Stores $ 671 $ 4,218,922 $ 1,621,267 $ - $ 1,621,267 0.4 Clothing Stores $ 29 $ 696,349 $ 629,825 $ - $ 629,825 0.9 Shoe Stores $ 89 $ 803,282 $ 131,181 $ - $ 131,181 0.2 Jewelry, Luggage & Leather Goods Stores $ 103 $ 434,934 $ 197,575 $ - $ 197,575 0.5 Sporting Goods/Hobby Stores $ 119 $ 803,722 $ 509,793 $ 308,407 $ 201,386 0.3 Book, Periodical & Music Stores $ 61 $ 512,938 $ 105,678 $ - $ 105,678 0.2 General Merchandise Stores $ 1,919 $ 7,301,449 $ 5,050,580 $ - $ 5,050,580 0.7 Florists $ 24 $ 160,175 $ 50,523 $ - $ 50,523 0.3 Office Supplies, Stationary & Gift Stores $ 77 $ 1,454,735 $ 218,887 $ 104,223 $ 114,664 0.1 Used Merchandise Stores $ 37 $ 143,185 $ 205,586 $ - $ 205,586 1.4 Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers $ 39 $ 674,074 $ 702,835 $ - $ 702,835 1.0 Food Services & Drinking Places $ 651 $ 753,543 $ 2,608,316 $ 2,060,184 $ 548,132 0.7 + Apparel & Services $1,537 Eating Out $2,412 Groceries $4,101 Healthcare $4,612 Computers & Hardware $127 Annual Household Spending (CTA) $47,885 Median Household Income Source: ESRI Business Analyst Online 2016, 2012 Economic Census, 2011-2015 ACS 9

WEBERTOWN AV S WISCONSIN AV WEBERTOWN AV Land Use N 3RD AV E NORTH ST LEISURE LN Future Land Use (2005) NE LN FUR FOOD RD N WEBER AV E LARCH ST 153 N 3RD AV E NORTH ST W ELM ST LEISURE LN STRATFORD EAST AV E STATE HIGHWAY 153 W ELM ST N WEBER AV E LARCH ST PARKVIEW DR STRATFORD S WISCONSIN AV EAST AV E STATE HIGHWAY 153 E HEMLOCK ST CARDINAL LN STURM RD INDY LN SOUTH ST PARKVIEW DR E HEMLOCK ST SOUTH ST CARDINAL LN FIELDCREST DR STURM RD S WEBER AV INDY LN KAREN LN FIELDCREST DR DRAKE AV STEVEN ST S WEBER AV Single Family Residential Industrial Multi-Family Residential Barren Mixed Residential Crop Land Commercial Other Agriculture BALSAM RD Forest Land Water Public/Quasi-Public Recreational Transportation Official Zoning Map (Revised 2/28/13) STEVEN ST BALSAM RD Indicates other Municipality Map Developed by Marathon County CPZ & GIS 2005 BASTMAN RD 10

Village of Stratford Business/Industrial Park Summary of Business/Industrial Park Protective Covenants & Deed Restrictions Site Size: minimum of 1 acre. Exterior Walls: enameled steel, masonry, wood or similar building materials. Design: bright primary colors should be avoided. Front Yard Setback: setback of at least 40 feet from the right of way of any public street or highway. Side Yard Setback: minimum of 25 feet. Rear Yard Setback: minimum of 20 feet. Front Yard Parking: shall be improved with asphalt, concrete or equivalent within 24 months of occupancy. Other Parking: parking is permitted wherever practical except in the minimum front yard, within the minimum side and/or rear yard setbacks. Gravel Parking: permitted, but must be dust-free and properly drained. Loading Docks: shall be established within dimensions of the site, in observance with setback requirements. Signs: one freestanding monument type sign per business is allowed, total size shall not exceed 70 square feet. Maximum height shall not exceed 6 feet above ground level and must be set back a minimum of 15 feet from street right-of-ways. One exterior wall sign per business is allowed, total size shall not exceed 10% of the area of the wall upon which the sign is erected. Wall signs should be fixture signs. Utilities: all shall be underground with location approved by Stratford Area ED Foundation Inc./Village of Stratford. Easements: the Village may retain easements as necessary for utilities in designated setback areas. Waste Incineration: no waste can be burned on the premises except in an incinerator designed for that purpose that complies with applicable statutes and local ordinances. Outdoor Storage & Display: all material/products stored outside of buildings must be behind the building setback line from the street and must be screened from the street with solid fencing or screening approved by the Stratford ED Council. Landscaping: required in front yards and at entrances to the sites. Drainage Control: all runoff shall be properly channeled into a storm drain, watercourse, storage area or other storm water management facility. For complete covenants and restrictions, go to http://ecode360.com/13550081 11

Development Opportunities The map below shows vacant undeveloped parcels in the Village that are zoned either industrial or commercial. The table on the following page summarizes these parcels. Additional information on each parcel is available on Marathon County s Land Records System: http:// online.co.marathon.wi.us/apps/lrs/index.asp Legend Commercial/Industrial Parcel, Vacant Parcel 2 E North St 1 6 11 4 9 Webertown Ave 12 Stainless Avenue 13 15 State Highway 97 E Larch St 14 5 7 8 State Highway 153 3 10 0 0.125 0.25 0.5 Miles P:\18400s\18440s\18440\18440000\GIS\18440000_ComInd_Vacant.mxd Date Updated: April 4, 2017 Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AEX, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, swisstopo, and the GIS User Community 12

Vacant Industrial & Commercial Zoned Properties in Stratford Map ID PIN # Acres Total Assessed Value Owner Zoning Designated Future Land Use (2005 Comp Plan) In TID? In Business Park? 1 18227032529956 approx. 29 unavailable Village I-2 Industrial Y Y 2 18227041919999 27.59 unavailable Village I-1, C-1 Public/Quasi-Public N N 3 18227042919997 16.69 $33,400 Private I-1 Forest Land N N 4 18227032529986 13.96 unavailable Village I-2 Industrial Y Y 5 18227043019992 4.25 $8,400 Private I-1 Forest Land Y N 6 18227032529955 2.49 unavailable Village I-2 Industrial Y Y 7 18227043039998 approx. 2.2 unavailable Private B-3 Barren, Single Family Residential Y N 8 18227043011009 1.82 $15,400 Private B-3 Other Agriculture N N 9 18227032529949 1.81 unavailable Village I-2 Commercial Y Y 10 18227043039982 1.70 $3,400 Private B-3 Multi-Family Residential Y N 11 18227032529951 approx. 1.6 unavailable Private I-2 Other Agriculture Y Y 12 18227032529949 approx. 1.5 unavailable Village I-2 Industrial Y Y 13 18227032529966 1.28 unavailable Village I-2 Commercial Y Y 14 18227043021035 0.65 unavailable Village B-3 Public/Quasi-Public N N 15 18227032441001 0.28 unavailable Village B-1 Commercial N N Zoning Code (http://ecode360.com/st2150): B-1: General Commercial B-3: Highway Commercial C-1: Conservancy I-1: Industrial I-2: Business/Industrial 13

N 5TH AV MAPLE RIDGE DR N 5TH AV STURM RD MAPLE RIDGE DR STURM RD Development Incentives Tax Increment Financing (TIF)/Tax Increment District (TID)* TIF is a tool that builds the local tax base. It allows the Village to borrow money to build infrastructure or assist development projects, and then pay off those loans with the new tax revenue. m b e r 96 99 93 99 58 59 61 61 90 98 43 47 48 49 51 56 78 88 62 63 64 66 68 69 71 72 85 86 90 92 95 96 98 99 99 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 70 72 73 74 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 97 98 99 00 01 02 04 09 10 69 77 87 95 41 42 84 85 86 88 98 99 83 92 74 89 61 62 69 72 89 90 91 91 92 95 98 99 40 43 51 72 76 78 93 81 83 96 98 92 72 DRAKE AV 47 32 30 The Village currently has two active TIDs. Stratford s TIDs have created nearly $10 million in value increment since they were created. The TIDs include a sizable portion of the Business/ Industrial Park, along with areas open for residential development to accommodate a growing workforce. PINE LN 14 1 W STATE HIGHWAY 153 21 19 2 4 3 24 25 26 29 23 WEBERTOWN AV 14 DRAKE AV 32 20 22 13 W BALSAM ST W NORTH ST 7 W MEADOW ST SUNSET AV 30 31 PINE LN 1 W STATE HIGHWAY 153 8 5 9 28 2 4 3 33 34 6 18 W FIR ST 12 NORTH LIMIT RD 20 22 13 27 S WEBER AV N WEBER AV W ELM ST W WALNUT ST W MEADOW ST KANN ST 21 19 103 N 2ND AV 24 25 80 26 29 82 23 35 WEBERTOWN AV FUR FOOD RD N 3RD AV 81 14 17 69 W BALSAM ST W NORTH ST 7 W MEADOW ST SUNSET AV 74 73 E LARCH ST S 4TH AV SOUTH ST 84 FIELDCREST DR 79 8 5 9 6 18 W FIR ST 16 100 77 76 88 85 87 86 102 92 E NORTH ST E ELM ST 10 95 12 78 NORTH LIMIT RD 11 KANN ST STEVEN ST 71 15 FIELD CREST DR 96 S WEBER AV N WEBER AV W ELM ST W WALNUT ST W MEADOW ST 83 S WEBER AV 75 89 103 101 97 99 98 107 90 104 N 2ND AV 80 E OAK ST S 3 RD AV 82 106 FUR FOOD RD N 3RD AV E MYRTLE ST E ELM ST 91 105 81 74 73 E LARCH ST S 4TH AV 93 E HEMLOCK ST SOUTH ST E FIR ST E STATE HIGHWAY 153 S 5TH AV EAST AV E BALSAM RD BALSAM RD 84 108 79 E NORTH ST E ELM ST E WALNUT ST EAST AV 95 78 96 94 83 76 77 75 88 85 87 86 E FIR ST E STATE HIGHWAY 153 S 5TH AV CARDINAL LN N 6TH AV E BALSAM RD JONATHAN DR 89 90 91 BASTMAN RD BALSAM RD INDY LN E BALSAM RD TID #4 Half Mile Buffer Map Village of Stratford, WI Legend TID #4 Boundary Half Mile Buffer Street ROW Water TID #4 Parcels TID #3 Overlap Stratford Village Boundary Parcel Boundaries 15 I 16 93 TID #4 Parcels 28 100 31 92 101 102 94 TID #3 Overlap 17 27 97 0 350700 1,400 2,100 10 68 67 44 43 99 Stratford Village Boundary 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 11 98 109 Parcel Boundaries Feet 69 107 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 65 33 34 45 59 58 66 57 108 106 64 70 72 35 60 61 62 63 46 Project # 589027 47 48 SRK December 7th, 2015 104 71 105 G:\projects\580s\589\589027\GIS *Note: The development incentive the Village BALSAM RD currently E BALSAM RD offers is TIF. However the Village is open to exploring other incentives with potential businesses. I 68 67 49 48 50 44 43 42 41 53 54 55 40 39 38 37 56 65 51 52 66 59 58 57 64 60 61 62 63 FIELDCREST DR 36 70 72 FIELD CREST DR 109 S WEBER AV STEVEN ST E OAK ST E MYRTLE ST E ELM ST S 3 RD AV E HEMLOCK ST BALSAM RD E WALNUT ST CARDINAL LN N 6TH AV JONATHAN DR BASTMAN RD INDY LN TID #4 Half Mile Buffer Map Village of Stratford, WI Legend TID #4 Boundary Half Mile Buffer Street ROW Water 0 350700 1,400 2,100 Feet TID #4 Boundary Buffer Project # 589027 SRK December 7th, 2015 G:\projects\580s\589\589027\GIS TID #4 Boundary Buffer

Marathon County Economic Development Corporation (MCDEVCO) Revolving Loan Fund The County provides low cost financial assistance for new and established businesses in Marathon County (http://mcdevco.org/ business-resources). Central Wisconsin Economic Development Fund (CWED) This loan fund is intended to fill financing gaps in local markets and stimulate private sector development. The CWED Loan Fund provides direct loans to businesses and works in partnership with other lending institutions (http://cwedfund.com/). Regional Revolving Loan Fund (RRLF) and Community Development Loan Fund These funds provide gap financing to area businesses. Typically, RRLF money is long-term, has low down payments, and carries lower interest rates than traditional private financing (http://www. ncwrpc.org/ncwdc/index.html). Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) WEDC offers loans, grants and tax credits for companies in Wisconsin (http://inwisconsin.com/select-wisconsin/incentives/). WEDC provides tax credits and exemptions on sales and property tax for qualifying manufacturing and agricultural businesses. WEDC offers Business Development Tax Credits for businesses planning to move to and hire workers in Wisconsin based on the creation or retention of full-time jobs, depending upon the wage range and number of jobs created. 15

For Inquiries, please contact: Allie Knoll, President Stratford Area Economic Development Foundation P.O. Box 12 Stratford, WI 54484 715-571-4781 allie.knoll47@yahoo.com 16 For more information, please visit the Village s website at www.stratfordwi.com