Join the Future of Omro, Wi

Location

Omro is located in Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley, within easy commuting distance of Oshkosh, Appleton and Fond du Lac.

Our Market

Omro is a small and growing Fox Valley community, attracting residents and customers from surrounding rural communities as well as adjacent metro areas.

Demographics
Primary Trade Area Residents…..…7,684
City Residents…………………………3,559
Median Household Income…….$51,811
Percent Associates Degree+….….32.6%
Percent Family Households…….……66%
Median Age………………………..……42

Visitor & Event Traffic
Average Daily Traffic…………….....10,500
Annual Event Attendance..……….12,000

Industry & Workforce
Daytime Employment (City)………..3,426
Proj. 5-year Job Growth ……………..2.0%

Business Mix

Largest Employers: Omro Care Center, Piggly Wiggly, Stainless Unlimited, Rogge’s, Printco, Advance Disposal. Omro offers a full complement of retail, restaurant and service businesses, as indicated in the chart below. Area destinations include the Fox River, Knigge Farms, Pur Class Vodka, Wedgewood Golf Course, along with many well-known community celebrations.

Major Destinations

  • Library – 64,880 annual circulation

  • Fox River – 10 parks, one with free canoe and kayak rental through the City of Omro

  • Wedgewood Golf Course – scenic 9-hole course

Retail Market

Omro offers a supportive community for small businesses. More than 50% of local retailers participate in more than 20 joint marketing and promotions activities held annually.
Total Businesses…………….……………..141
Retail & Restaurant Businesses…………..82
Average Rental Rate (psf/yr)…….…$ 8.00

Residential Market

Omro offers a wide variety of housing options in close proximity from rental apartments to single family riverfront homes.
Median SF Home Value….…………..$137,100
Median Rent……………………………$587
Single Family % Owned/Rented…….77%/23%

Community Investment

Future Omro promotes a public-private model for economic development. Together with our partners, Future Omro has created a safe place to invest time and dollars.
Buildings Renovated since 2011….…….......8
Private Investment ’11-’15.………$3.3 million
Public Investment ’11-’15…………...$350,000
Net Business gain past 10 years…………..22%
Investment in past year…………..$1.7 million
Projects in Planning Phase…………………...2

Opportunity

We have identified retail opportunities and are looking for partners in the following fields: Clothing, Personal Care, General Merchandise and Full Service Restaurants. Contact us for a list of current space availability.

Business Assistance

Omro is committed to helping new businesses get started in our community. Future Omro Chamber-Main Street Program is happy to provide one-on-one business assistance and will serve as a liaison with the City and others to help you get up and running quickly. Financial and technical assistance available includes:

  • Design Assistance – free assistance with signage and façade planning.

  • Façade Grants – improvement program with matching grants up to $1,100 and sign grant program up to $550.

  • Revolving Loan Fund – $20,000 per project with flexible terms.

  • Historic Tax Credits – downtown buildings are on the National and State historic registers.

  • Tax Increment Finance assistance for new development.

  • Municipally owned industrial park with lots available.