Twin Lakes Business Opportunities Packet Village of Twin Lakes 108 E Main Street Twin Lakes, Wisconsin 53181 Rev. 11/2017
Welcome to Twin Lakes, Wisconsin! The Village of Twin Lakes is a hidden gem, located at the Illinois border in the southwestern corner of Kenosha County. With nearly 1,000 acres of water, the twin lakes of Mary and Elizabeth have drawn vacationers to numerous resorts as well as ice harvesters in the days of "ice box" refrigeration. Today, while the ice harvesting has ended, many homes in Twin Lakes are used for recreation and the lakes remain a popular destination. Twin Lakes is home to 5,999 permanent residents with about a third more spending only part of the year here. In Twin Lakes, we have a saying that wraps up our culture: close to everything, but away from it all When looking to expand or relocate your business, consider Twin Lakes. Our natural beauty, close proximity to regional hubs, and welcoming residents will make your choice an easy one. We look forward to working with you to ensure Twin Lakes becomes your new home. We love it here and are confident you will too. We re excited to meet you! Sincerely, Jennifer Frederick Village Administrator Village of Twin Lakes
Where are we? We pride ourselves on having small town charm with quick accessibility to Chicago, Milwaukee, and Kenosha. The Village of Twin Lakes is just 70 miles or less from each of the regional metropolitan areas. Hwy 50 Hwy 83 WI Hwy 173 IL
Kenosha County Employment Kenosha County is in the southeastern corner of Wisconsin. Lying on the Illinois border, Kenosha County offers residents and employers easy access to interstate transportation, two major international airports, and several public transportation systems. Several post-secondary institutions offer education in Kenosha County. Schools include Carthage College, University of Wisconsin Parkside, and Gateway Technical College. TYPE OF WORKERS Private Wage or Salary 85% Government 11% Self-employed, not incorporated 4% Source: http://www.city-data.com/county/kenosha_county-wi.html Data Source: Wisconsin s WORKnet: http:/worknet.wisconsin.gov/worknet/default.aspx
Twin Lakes At a Glance TRANSPORTATION: Four bus routes with Western Kenosha County Transit Close (<5miles) access to WI Highways 12 and 50 and IL Highway 173 35 miles to Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport 55 miles to Chicago O Hare International Airport Commuter rail service available in nearby Fox Lake and Antioch, IL EXISTING BUSINESSES: Plastics Product Manufacturing Graphic Design Professional Services Retail Farming QUALITY OF LIFE: Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) counts provided by WI DOT: www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/counts Twin Lakes is most known for Country Thunder, a four day music festival on the border of the Village that welcomes 80,000 attendees and over twenty country bands each summer. The Twin Lakes Chamber and Business Association provides training and networking opportunities for area businesses. They also put on several community events including: -Libertyfest (July) -Holiday Light Parade (December) -Trees on Parade (December) Visitors can enjoy a movie in Lance Park, sitting at our lakeside amphitheater. Two lakes offer 1,000 acres for watersports. Several miles of snowmobile trails wind throughout the Village. Nationally ranked Aquanuts Waterski Show Team performs twice weekly at no cost to attendees.
Business and Development Incentives The Village of Twin Lakes is open for business! The Village of Twin Lakes is pleased to offer support to businesses relocating or expanding in Twin Lakes. Revolving Loan Funds are available through Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA). Tax Increment Financing may be available in TID #1. Twin Lakes Chamber and Business Association membership is available to local businesses. State support is available through several grants and loans including the Economic Development Tax Credit, Property Tax Exemptions on machinery and equipment, Brownfield grants, and Industrial Revenue Bonds. Twin Lakes TID #1
Twin Lakes Zoning A significant portion of Twin Lakes Tax Increment District #1 is already zoned commercial. As the only commercial corridor in the Village, most residents frequent these businesses daily. Visit http://www.villageoftwinlakes.net/documents/village-maps/ for the full zoning map.
Community Need: Pharmaceutical Services Twin Lakes residents often call Village Hall requesting a local pharmacy. Aurora Pharmacy closed its pharmacy in early 2012. Since then, Twin Lakes and its bordering communities drive to Lake Geneva, Paddock Lake, or Spring Grove (IL) to fill prescriptions. Each of these communities are over 15 minutes away. With 6,000 residents in Twin Lakes and an additional 15,000+ consumers in contiguous communities, there is a significant demand for a local pharmacy. The Village of Twin Lakes offers a vacation home oasis to over 2,000 families. Several families spend the entire summer season in Twin Lakes, and would also benefit from a local pharmacy. Source: Google Maps. Red balloons mark pharmaceutical services near Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
Community Need: Fast Food Restaurant Twin Lakes residents often call Village Hall requesting a fast food establishment. Subway is the only national chain restaurant in the Village. No restaurants offer drive thru service to Twin Lakes customers. With the exception of Subway, the nearest fast food chains are: McDonalds (6 miles), Taco Bell (6 miles), and Dairy Queen (5.5 miles). With 6,000 residents in Twin Lakes and an additional 15,000+ consumers in contiguous communities, there is a significant demand for a fast food restaurant. In addition, the Village of Twin Lakes offers a vacation home oasis to over 2,000 families who would frequent this establishment. Source: Google Maps. Red balloons mark fast food establishments near Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
Available Properties Below is a sampling of some of the properties available in Twin Lakes. Vacant Land is also available. Contact Village Administrator Jennifer Frederick for a full listing. A ADDRESS: 226 E Main Street ZONED: Commercial (Mixed use) SALE/LEASE: Lease SEWER: Village of Twin Lakes WATER: Private Well UTILITIES: Yes LOT SIZE: 2 acres BUILDING SIZE: 12,000 sq ft PARKING: 10 spaces, with parking available behind the buildings as well. B ADDRESS: 307 E Main Street ZONED: Commercial (Mixed use) SALE/LEASE: Lease SEWER: Village of Twin Lakes WATER: Private Well, Private Fire Suppression System UTILITIES: Yes BUILDING SIZE: 3,000 sq ft first floor space available for 1-3 commercial tenants PARKING: on street parking C ADDRESS: 305 N Lake Avenue ZONED: Commercial SALE/LEASE: Sale SEWER: Village of Twin Lakes WATER: Private Well UTILITIES: Yes LOT SIZE: <0.5 acres BUILDING SIZE: 1,050 sq ft PARKING: 4 spaces
Available Property Map C A B
Important Area Contacts TWIN LAKES VILLAGE HALL 108 E Main Street Twin Lakes, WI 53181 www.villageoftwinlakes.net 262-877-2858 Jennifer Frederick, Village Administrator Frederick@twinlakeswi.net Gas: KENOSHA COUNTY 262-857-1895 KENOSHA AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 262-605-1100 WE Energies 800-242-9137 www.we-energies.com Electric: Alliant 800-862-6222 www.alliantenergy.com Phone/Internet: Frontier 877-462-8188 www.frontier.com Cable/Phone/Internet: Charter 800-581-0081 www.charter.com VILLAGE OF TWIN LAKES BOARD OF TRUSTEES Top Row: Aaron Karow, Sharon Bower, Barb Andres, Jeremy Knoll Bottom Row: Tom Connolly, Howard Skinner (Village President), Kevin Fitzgerald