Digital Marketing on a Lean Budget: A Practical Guide for Manitowoc County Businesses
Most small businesses aren't investing nearly enough in marketing — and the gap is wider than you might think. A 2026 analysis found that 66.3% of small business owners spend less than $1,000 annually on marketing — far below the SBA's recommended 7–8% of gross revenue — and businesses with 10 or fewer employees are 31% more likely to have a marketing budget under $500 per month. For Manitowoc County businesses competing for attention across manufacturing, retail, agriculture, and services, that
Visit Manitowoc Launches Passes Program
There’s a new way to explore the city of Manitowoc. Visit Manitowoc has launched a Public Arts Trail and Historic Landmark Trail as part of a program they are calling Visit Manitowoc Passes. Visitors and residents may access these mobile exclusive trail passes for free, complete the trail by checking in at each location, and then claim a reward for completing the pass. The two passes are available at www.visitmanitowoc.com/passes. Participants can simply click “Sign Up” to receive their pass from a
