Stanley Industry / Employment

Today Stanley is experiencing a "Rural Renaissance."  In the Fall of 2002 the Stanley Correctional Institution opened and it houses 1,500 inmates. SCI employs slightly over 400. In July 2002 Ace Ethanol became the first large-scale producer of ethanol in Wisconsin. In July 2004, Ace doubled its production and now produces 40 million gallons of ethanol annually. The plant benefits grain farmers as 14 million bushels of corn are purchased annually. Six plus railroad tankers of ethanol are shipped daily. Stanley will benefit from several cluster industries that will be built to use distillers grain, an ethanol production by-product.

These new plants include Innovative Bio-Technologies and Natural Nutrients. Innovative Bio-Technologies is planning to start construction of their plant in July 2005 and plan to have their facility operational in 2006. They are expected to use the pulp of sugar beets to produce pectin. Pectin is used to firm up several hundred food products. The company also plans to manufacture L-Arabinsoe, which is an active ingredient in sweeteners for diabetics. D-Galactose and D-Mannose will also be produced. These products are used in treating viruses, bacteria, infections, and HIV.

Innovative Bio-Technologies has already constructed their office building. Phase two, constructing their first manufacturing building will require a capital investment of around $15 million. Phase three is projected to cost around $10 million.

Natural Nutrients is also planning to build a manufacturing facility in Stanley with construction expected to begin during the summer of 2005. This company plans to use distillers grain to manufacture animal and poultry feed.

Other manufacturers include: Film-Tech Corporation, founded in 1981, is a supplier of specialty plastic films which are converted by medical, packaging and consumer industries.  An Archer Daniel's Midland plant specializes in the custom roller drying of honey, molasses and detergents. Built-Rite is a manufacturer of specialty tables and the metal frames that support them. EXCEL Steel offers the specialty building of anything made with steel and is capable of the construction of industrial steel walkways or the building or repair of metal piping. Stanley Casework's manufactures trunks and special carrying cases of all kinds. Trinity Trailers specializes in boat and carrier trailers of all types and sizes.

Stanley today has a population of 3,378. It is located on Highway 29, a major  four-lane limited access highway.  The Canadian National Railroad serves the community and is capable of moving manufactured products to national markets or bringing raw materials to industrial plants in the city. Stanley is approximately half-way between Green Bay and the Twin Cities and its location makes it easily accessible to large population centers while permitting  a small town quality life.

For the working parents, day care is available through Precious Care Child Care and Preschool Center, 305 E. First Avenue (715-644-2636). This facility and several other licensed in-home providers are located in the city.

The City of Stanley stands ready to assist with the development of new industries in the city. The city owns 388 acres of prime developable land along Highway 29 that is suitable for residential, business and industrial development. Inquires can be made to the City Clerk at 715-644-5758.

For more information, contact the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation at www.chippewa-wi.com.