Economic Development Committee
Brooklyn, Wisconsin
Located in southern Dane County on the Highway 14 corridor, Brooklyn offers a high growth location with easy highway access and a low cost operating environment.
Location
The Brooklyn Business Complex is located midway between Madison and Janesville, 1 mile due west from State Highway 14 on State Highway 92. Highway 104 and County MM also provide convenient regional access to Dane, Rock and Green Counties.
| Distance to Major Markets (Miles) | |
| Madison | 13 |
| Janesville | 21 |
| Milwaukee | 82 |
| Dubuque | 83 |
| Chicago | 113 |
Transportation & Access
Brooklyn is well connected regionally, with State Highway 92 and 104 passing through the community and upgraded State Highway 14 providing direct access to Madison and Evansville/Beloit only 1.2 miles from the Village.
| Average Daily Traffic Counts | 6,500-7,500 vpd |
| Nearest Air Service | Dane County Regional: 28 mi. |
Utilities & Infrastructure
Brooklyn offers competitive electrical rates and reliable utility service with high quality municipal infrastructure and ample capacity to accommodate new users.
| Utility Providers | |
| Electrical & Natural Gas | Alliant Energy |
| Water & Sewer | Village of Brooklyn |
| Telecommunications | Frontier |
Workforce & Training
Brooklyn has a young and educated local workforce and a strong skilled trade industry presence based on Brooklyn's convenient access to a regional marketplace. Industries with a major presence in Brooklyn include construction, skilled trades, contracting, agricultural, manufacturing and health care.
| Brooklyn Labor Force | 749 |
| Brooklyn Employers | 31 |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Greater | 38% |
| Education | |
| Primary Education | Oregon School District |
| Elementary (K-4) | Brooklyn: 0 miles |
| Middle/High School | Oregon: 5 miles |
| Technical College | Madison College: 18 miles |
Available Properties & Economic Development Assistance
Brooklyn provides a low-cost business environment with full service amenities and business assistance programs. The new Brooklyn Business Complex will provide new and affordable sites for businesses looking to locate and expand in the region.
| 2023 Effective Property Tax Rates | $25.32 per $1,000 of value |
| TIF Districts | One existing district for commercial or industrial users |
Economic Development Initiatives
Brooklyn's EDC has accomplished a number of initiatives identified as priorities by local residents and businesses.
- Feasibility study and creation of Brooklyn Business Complex
- Creation and expansion of Tax Increment District 2
- Business retention program
- Business prospecting program
- Installation of entrance and wayfinding signage
- Development of marketing materials
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