Business Resources

History of Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva is a resort city on Geneva Lake in southeastern Wisconsin. The lakeside Shore Path is dotted with Gilded Age mansions, many built by wealthy Chicagoans. Nearby, the 19th-century Black Point Estate and Gardens was the summer home of Chicago beer magnate Conrad Seipp. The Queen Anne–style house has Victorian furnishings. Local beaches include Big Foot Beach State Park, which has trails and picnic areas.

Area: 6.548 mi²
Elevation: 879′
Hotels: 3-star averaging $196. View hotels
Weather: It is Always Beautiful But Here is The Latest
Zip code: 53147
Population: 8,277 (2020)
Local time: Vacation Time

Business Funding and Economic Resources

Common resources for funding guidance and assistance for Lake Geneva business owners.

WCEDA - Walworth County Economic Development Alliance, your complete resource for doing business in Walworth County.
WEDC - Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
LGEDC - Lake Geneva Economic Development Corporation is designed to coordinate the activities of the public and private sectors to achieve community-wide economic development and local neighborhood improvement.
WWBIC - Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation
SBA - Small Business Administration

Business Development and Operations Resources

Check out these organizations for tools and information to help with the building and development of your business.

LGEDC / WCEDA / Milwaukee 7 Partnership
Can provide assistance with site selection for new businesses
UWW-Fiscal and Economic Research Center
WEDC
SBDC - Small Business Development Center
SCORE - SBA Business Mentors
State Job Center
City of Lake Geneva Licensing & Permits
A General Business License is required for anyone operating a business in the Lake Geneva City Limits.

Business Tools, Education, and Training Resources

Here are some well-known places to access training and education tools and opportunities for business owners and their employees.

Business Safety, Security and Health Resources

Here are resources to help with organizational and employee health and safety.

Additional Valuable Resources

ELECTRIC SERVICES – WE ENERGIES

Business Center: 800-714- 7777
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
bizdivision@mail.we-energies.com

CITY OF LAKE GENEVA PARKING INFORMATION

There is Free Parking From November 15th to January 31st. Parking is enforced 9 am to 7 pm daily. Parking Services Offered:

DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV)

THE RIVIERA BEACH

The Riviera Beach is open during summer months beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily.

For full information about the Riviera Beach and a Season Pass Form, Download the Beach Brochure.

CITY OF LAKE GENEVA PARKS & TRAILS

For a complete list and description on area parks click here.

DOWNTOWN LAKE GENEVA

For shopping and event information for downtown Lake Geneva click here.