St. Croix County — St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) is pleased to announce the second round of recipients of its Small Business Development Grant (SBDG), a program designed to provide direct financial assistance to small businesses and second-stage companies throughout St. Croix County. The grants are funded through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), with SCEDC administering the program locally to ensure resources reach the businesses that need them most.
SCEDC’s SBDG program offered support across several grant categories — including rental and purchase assistance, facade improvements, and capital access — giving businesses flexible ways to access the resources they need to grow and thrive. With this second round of awards, the program has now reached small businesses across St. Croix County, delivering meaningful financial support to the local business community. There are no additional grants available at this time.
Laser Engrave It Your Way, New Richmond – Rental/Purchase Assistance Grant, Facade Grant, and Capital Boost Grant: Laser Engrave It Your Way creates custom, genuine deerskin leather choppers with branded logos, along with other customized gear and promotional items. They will be using the funds for licensing agreements, equipment upgrades, and building out their rental space. They were also partially reimbursed for the installation of new signage and a new front door on mainstreet.
White Pine Berry Farm, River Falls – Capital Boost Grant: White Pine Berry Farm is a U-pick and pre-picked berry and agritourism farm located in River Falls. They will be using the funds to expand their current kitchen operations into a food truck in order to increase food and beverage sales to both existing and future customers. HadKins Manufacturing Solutions, Hudson – Capital Boost Grant: HadKins Manufacturing Solutions is a precision machining and fabrication shop specializing in CNC turning, CNC milling, welding, and metal fabrication for a wide range of industries. They will be using the grant to acquire and implement a robot on their shop floor.
Bricks Neapolitan Pizza, Hudson – Capital Boost Grant: Bricks Neapolitan Pizza is a full-service restaurant focusing on making everything in-house while also using local and seasonal ingredients. They will be using the grant funds to update outdated equipment and refresh the space.
Big River Decks and Home Services LLC, Hudson- Capital Boost Grant: Big River Decks is a family-owned and -run construction business serving the greater St. Croix area,
specializing in custom decks, home repairs, remodels, and a wide range of projects around the home. They will be using the funds to invest in a new business trailer to store tools and equipment.
Lux Coffee Company, New Richmond – Rental/Purchase Assistance Grant: Lux Coffee Company is a coffee roastery and cafe that uses single-origin coffee beans from family-owned farms and prides itself on the art of coffee. They will be using the funds to equip their new space.
Mitchell’s Cocktail Company, New Richmond – Facade Grant: Mitchell’s Cocktail Company is a locally owned destination cocktail lounge located in downtown New Richmond, created to offer a unique, elevated social experience centered around crafted cocktails, community connection, and partnerships with other local businesses. They were partially reimbursed for upgrades made to their outdoor walkway and patio.
Urban Table, Hudson – Facade Grant: Urban Table is a restaurant cafe in downtown, recently under new ownership. They were partially reimbursed for new window decals of the updated branding and lighting for the patio.
3 Lakes Bookkeeping, River Falls – Capital Boost Grant: 3 Lakes Bookkeeping LLC empowers small business owners with bookkeeping, financial reporting analysis, budget support, and hands-on QuickBooks Online education. Grant funding will help offset hiring, training, marketing, and website development costs, making it possible to launch a new QuickBooks Online class for solopreneurs and connect more local business owners with practical financial education.
Skin Health Aesthetics, New Richmond – Rental Assistance Grant: Skin Health Aesthetics provides high-quality skin care products and services. They will use the funds to purchase skin care charts and to market their new location.
Baldwin Greenhouse – Baldwin – Facade Grant: Baldwin Greenhouse is a destination to explore that has many departments open year-round. They have a full-service floral shop, greenhouse, gift shop, garden center, and a European-style coffee shop nestled in a lush conservatory. They were partially reimbursed for the purchase of new glass garage doors that improved the front curb appeal and brought natural lighting to their newly added gift shop.
Strata, River Falls – Rental Assistance Grant, Facade Grant: Strata is a US-based bike distributor for a bike brand. Strata will be using the funds to add a new concrete pad and update the signage at their new location.
Hudson Grocery Coop, Hudson – Capital Boost Grant: Hudson Grocery Coop is a full-service, member-owned grocery store. They will use the funds to upgrade equipment in the Deli Department, which will result in improved electrical efficiency, increased Deli options, and improved sales.
Central Crow, Baldwin – Rental Purchase Assistance Grant and Facade Grant: Central Crow- DBA Chairy Blossom is a Baldwin furniture restoration showroom specializing in refinishing and restoring quality solid wood furniture into one-of-a-kind pieces with timeless style. Grant funds will be used to renovate the interior and exterior of the building, creating an inviting showroom and production space while improving the property’s appearance.
Brueske’s Bread, Hudson – Facade Grant: Brueske’s is a licensed micro bakery with a retail location and outdoor seating for customers. They used the funds to partially reimburse the addition of their ‘Bread Garden’.
Rendezvous, Somerset, WI – Facade Grant: Rendezvou is a community staple offering pool tables, dartboards, shuffleboard, foosball, Pac-Man, and a Cue Ball Wizard Pinball Machine. It serves as a gathering space for weekly karaoke nights and seasonal pool and dart leagues. They were partially reimbursed for upgrading their parking lot.
Carpeting by Mike, Inc, Somerset – Facade Grant: Carpeting by Mike is a second-generation, family-owned company that has proudly served the St. Croix Valley area of over 53 years. Known for their exceptional service and local installation teams, they offer a wide selection of flooring options to fit any home or budget. Through the Facade Grant Program, the company received partial reimbursement to upgrade its exterior digital highway sign, helping promote community events, special sales, and helpful tips.