Progress Lakeshore Inc

Organization Overview

Progress Lakeshore Inc is located in Manitowoc, WI. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Progress Lakeshore Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Progress Lakeshore Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Progress Lakeshore Inc generated $254.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $480.7k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ASSIST LOCAL BUSINESSES IN THEIR GROWTH IN THE MANITOWOC COUNTY AREA AND TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES TO THE MANITOWOC COUNTY AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARDS BREAKFAST IS A CELEBRATION TO RECOGNIZE BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO CREATE A POSITIVE BUSINESS CLIMATE IN MANITOWOC COUNTY. THERE ARE 5 AWARD CATEGORIES: (1) ENTREPRENEURIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, (2) NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AWARD, (3) CORPORATE INVESTMENT AWARD, (4) ECONOMIC ACCELERATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD, AND (5) COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT AWARD. THIS EVENT DREW APPROXIMATELY 150 PEOPLE, AND 11 AWARDS WERE GIVEN OUT (EACH CATEGORY HAD A WINNER AND A HONORABLE MENTION). GUEST WHO ATTENDED RECEIVED A PROGRAM BOOKLET SUMMARIZING ALL 34 NOMINEES' STORY.


PERFECT YOUR PITCH IS A SERIES OF VIDEOS DESIGNED TO HELP BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS NAIL DOWN THEIR ELEVATOR PITCH, PERFECT SPEAKING IN PUBLIC, AND LEARN THE BASICS OF PITCHING A BUSINESS IDEA, IN PREPARATION FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR ANNUAL LEVEL UP PITCH CONTEST. THE LEVEL UP PITCH CONTEST IS PRESENTED BY PROGRESS LAKESHORE AND REGIONAL PARTNERS. THE EVENT INCLUDES A PITCH BY EACH ENTREPRENEUR AND A QUESTION-AND-ANSWER PERIOD WITH LOCAL JUDGES. WINNER(S) RECEIVE PRIZE MONEY AND SERVICES. THIS EVENT OFFERS IN PERSON AND LIVE-STREAM VIEWING OPTIONS.THE LEVEL UP PITCH CONTEST HAD 6 PARTICIPANTS. WINNERS (FIRST AND SECOND) WENT ON TO COMPETE AT THE REGIONAL PITCH EVENT.


OUR ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING PROGRAM IS AN IMMERSIVE COURSE OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WISCONSIN SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER. THE EIGHT-WEEK SESSIONS EQUIP ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS TO START AND GROW SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES. PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION, TIPS, EXERCISES, AND TOOLS TO HELP EVALUATE THEIR BUSINESS IDEAS AND DEVELOP THEIR BUSINESS PLANS. THERE WERE EIGHT PARTICIPANTS FOR THIS PROGRAM WITH FOUR OF THEM GOING ON TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR LOCAL PITCH CONTEST.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Eric Sitkiewitz
Board Member - Vice President
$0
Greg Jagemann
Board Member - President
$0
Jamie Aulik
Ex Officio
$0
Judy Ferry
Ex Officio
$0
Justin Nickels
Ex Officio
$0
Kaitlin Brice
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$22,750
Related organizations$0
Government grants $22,599
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$198,958
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $12,310
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$244,307
Total Program Service Revenue$9,787
Investment income $1,371
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $3,300
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$4,621
Net Income from Gaming Activities $545
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $254,689

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