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West Bend approves conditional contract with Make My Move to pursue state relocation grant

City of West Bend — Common Council (and standing committee meetings) · February 16, 2026
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Summary

Finance committee approved a conditional public‑private contract with Make My Move to pursue a Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) talent attraction grant that would fund a relocation incentive program; the state would cover the majority of program costs and the city’s share was estimated at $5,000–$10,000.

The West Bend finance committee on Feb. 16 approved a conditional contract with Make My Move and the West Bend Chamber of Commerce to pursue a WEDC talent attraction grant and run a two‑year relocation incentive program if the grant is awarded.

City Administrator Jesse said the contract “would only take root if we were successful in achieving the grant,” and described the city’s portion as a small contribution to a larger, state‑funded effort. Jesse…

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