Innovation Today.
Prosperity Tomorrow.

The Center for Business and Community Engagement at:

A Heritage of Innovation

The Vision

A central hub where local professionals and
community stakeholders can collaborate, innovate,
and build strong connections, fostering an
environment of growth and shared success.

Location

Built in 1904, the Clarke Island Powerhouse was
pivotal in Wausau’s economic development as it
powered city lights, enabled business growth, and
connected communities via streetcars.

Programming

With a focus on talent and innovation, the PWRHOUZ
will offer impactful activities that drive economic
growth and enhance the community.

  • Business and Community
  • Powering Innovation Resources and Lecture Series
  • Central Wisconsin AI Resource Center Lecture Series
  • Transformational Leadership Program
  • Next Wave Social Engagement Program
  • Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce Youth Council
  • The AI Branch – Post-Secondary Student AI Skills Accelerator
  • Workforce Hub – Business/Education Partnership Program
  • Outdoor recreation program content (IronBull).
  • NTC Audio Visual Connect Center
  • Education and Events Center
  • Professional Engagement & Enrichment
  • After hours networking and educational events designed
    by and offered to subscribing members of the WPS
    PWRHOUZ - Young Professional Focused
  • Community thought leadership conferences
  • Fun@Five after hours business socials.

Examples of potential programming:

Education

Innovation

Coworking

Community

$6M

Total

Raising $6M to renovate the WPS Powerhouse,
designed to educate & support entrepreneurs, offer
coworking facilities for remote workers, and provide
essential business services to regional industries.

Capital Campaign

$2,500,000


Levels 3 and 4

• Exterior Vestibule

• Energy Efficiency Roofing

• Grounds & Parking Lot Improvements

• 2,000 Sq Ft Deck

• HVAC Systems

• Elevator Service to all 4 Levels

• Furnishings, Fixtures, Equipment (FFE)

• Bathrooms (3), Windows, and Doors

Phase 1 Buildout

Phase 1 Buildout

• 2,176 Sq Ft

• Flexible Event & Education Center

• 2,000 Sq ft WI FI Enabled Deck

• 2 Rentable Private Offices

• 1 Rentable Conference Room

• 1 Restroom

• Elevator Access

• NTC Connect Center (Audio-Visual)

Level 4 - The Workshop

• 2,340 Sq Ft

• Collaborative Work & Social Space

• Two Restrooms

• Welcome Desk

• Administration Office

• Lower Patio Access

• Elevator Access

Level 3 - The Hub

Spring 2025 Campaign Kickoff

Summer 2025 Phase 1 Buildout

Fall 2025 Grand Opening

2026 Phase 2 Buildout

2027 Phase 3 Buildout

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Timeline

Construction slated to begin in Summer of 2025.
Buildout of Phase 1 is estimated to last seven
months to grand opening.

Donation Naming Rights Opportunities…

  • The (named donor) Center for Business and Community
    Engagement at the WPS Powerhouse
  • The (named donor) Workshop: Education Center (Phase I)
  • The (named donor) Workshop: Conference Room (Phase I)
  • The (named donor) Workshop: Training & Events Space
  • The (named donor) Hub space
  • The (named donor) Elevator
  • The (named donor) Health and Wellness Deck – WiFi
    enabled deck overlooking the Wisconsin River
  • The (named donor) Garden Patio
  • The (named donor) Whitewater Gathering Space
  • The (named donor) Eastside Patio
  • The (named donor) Conference Room (Phase II)
  • The (named donor) Turbine Room (Phase III Event Center)

Health and Wellness Deck + 2,000 Sq Ft Deck













Eastside Patio













From Water Looking South













Front + Exterior Vestibule













Back of Building - Turbine Room













The Hub — Social & Coworking













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