Business View Civil Municipal - Sept 2023

118 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 9 of the year,” he reveals, “and it will unlock a lot of potential for growth in the industrial and manufacturing market. We are also in the process of constructing a new well and have plans for adding another water storage facility (a water-storage tower) shortly.” Kaker cites Suamico’s position as an outer suburb of Green Bay as a distinct advantage. The village benefits of course as well from the economic powerhouse that is the Green Bay Packers football team franchise. “Suamico provides a unique place for businesses “COVID was the ultimate test in patience and figuring out what we all could do to support one another,” says Kaker. “As a village, we did everything from lowering license fees and covering billboard advertising for our businesses to using tax incremental districts to encourage development. We have come out on the other side a stronger and more prosperous community.” Kaker also cites a sewer main extension project along Suamico’s local highway frontage. “This project will be completed by the end Photo: Bill Bongle, Titletown Drones