February 2025 Meeting

Fitchburg Economic Development Update

February 12, 2025

Mike Zimmerman, Fitchburg Economic Development Director

Curious about Fitchburg’s approach to economic development to ensure a vibrant future for the community? Mike Zimmerman, Fitchburg Economic Development Director, will share what the city is doing to strengthen our local economy, support sustainability, and ensure long-term prosperity. His presentation will showcase:

  • State of Fitchburg today
  • Forward Fitchburg City in Motion, a place-based economic development strategy, including upcoming projects and areas of long-term development
  • Fitchburg’s economic development toolkit to enhance infrastructure, foster small business growth, and attract investments
  • Success stories of innovative partnerships
  • Alignment of Dane County’s Regional Housing Strategies with Fitchburg’s Housing Plan, Initiatives, and Programs
  • Fitchburg’s evolution to a full-service City