Top 10 Reasons to be a KABA Member

• Investment

  Your membership is a great investment in the economic well-being of the community where you live, work, or do business. As Kenosha County's Economic Development Organization, KABA leads efforts to retain, expand and attract new business investment and job growth.

• Business Promotion

  Your membership connects you to over 360 area companies and provides ample opportunities for you to develop relationships and grow your business. As a member, you can use KABA's communications network to promote and advertise.

• News

  KABA members have access to great information about the Kenosha area and its business climate and development. Each member receives KABA's quarterly newsletter, Directions, and the KABA Update, a bi-weekly electronic mail bulletin.

• Cost Savings

  KABA has several money-saving Membership Affinity Programs that offer member discounts on various products and services.

• Positive Impact

  Through its Foundation, KABA invests heavily in improving the performance of Kenosha's educational system. Key initiatives include an elementary school mentoring program, a college scholarship program, support for academic competitions, and a major investment in Lakeview Technology Academy's facility and curriculum.

• Training and Professional Development

  Access great training opportunities through KABA's extensive catalog of classes and workshops. Core courses include supervisory and human resource management, computer skills, and safety. Additionally, KABA hosts a number of workshops on topics of member interest (such as FMLA and ADA) and is able to provide customized, onsite training and teambuilding. KABA also hosts an HR Roundtable and is considering additional roundtable opportunities.

• Information

  KABA produces comprehensive demographic reports and conducts numerous surveys on a range of HR and business topics such as area salaries and wages, fringe benefits, holiday schedules, and economic conditions.

• Events

  KABA hosts noteworthy member events annually on behalf of the business community including the following: Current Issues Breakfasts on key topics such as health care and legislation, New Member Orientations, a Scholarship Golf Outing, an Economic Forecast Breakfast, a Business Awards Dinner, an Annual Meeting, a Holiday Social, and more. These programs provide networking opportunities with other Kenosha area organizations.

• Financing and Development Options

  KABA manages roughly $25 million in revolving loan funds and is able to provide low-interest financing to businesses looking to expand and grow. KABA can also provide relocation, site selection, and technical assistance to area businesses.

• Influence

  KABA acts as a collective voice on legislative issues affecting the Kenosha area and Southeastern Wisconsin. Member companies enjoy the benefit of making an impact in the political arena.

Apply for KABA membership today.