Madison Enterprise Center
Madison Enterprise Center (MEC) is a 1st stage business incubation initiative of Common Wealth Development
What is Madison Enterprise Center?
Madison Enterprise Center (MEC) is a 1st stage business incubation initiative of Common Wealth Development that was launched in partnership with Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) in 1987. MEC offers office and light industrial business incubation spaces, in order to support start-up and expanding small businesses.
The Madison Enterprise Center offers an affordable rental rate and shared services including high-speed internet and video conferencing equipment. The on-site manager is available to provide business assistance and resource-matching services to connect tenants with existing business support programs.
How Does It Work?
Businesses may stay at the Madison Enterprise Center from 3-5 years. To qualify for acceptance into the Madison Enterprise Center, a business must be a for-profit company, produce a product or provide a service, and have the potential for future job creation. All applicants must prepare a business plan as part of the application package that is reviewed and evaluated by the Business Development Committee, which makes acceptance decisions.
For more information contact Brendan Vandenburg-Carroll, Business Development Coordinator
Via phone Cell: (608) 438-6804 Office:(608) 256-3527 x1564 or Email
Current Tenants
A SPACE Studio
A SPACE is intended to be an ever evolving space where creative persons of ALL kinds can come together to create for themselves and others. our motto is: A SPACE + to create + to inspire + to educate + to celebrate.
Atmospheric Floral
Atmospheric Floral is a Madison-based florist specializing in wedding flowers that also serves Milwaukee, Chicago, and beyond. We craft awe-inspiring florals authentic to our clients’ story. Atmospheric Floral is the floral designer for anyone who understands how impactful flowers can be to the experience they’re curating for their guests.
Aurora Creative
Design. Market. Brand. 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
Bernie & Zuzu
At bernie & zuzu, we create small batch, hand dyed and screen printed goods with a special emphasis on bold color, lively shapes, and playful patterns.
BWZ Architects
Architectural professional services firm.
Colleen Manner Design Studio
Colleen Manner Design Studio specializes in bringing brands to life through visual identity, product design and packaging across beauty, wellness, home, tech, food and beverage industries.
FillMyRecipe
Organic Indian meal kits.
Hinchey Design Co.
We define success by how much our products & services positively impact the lives of each other
Lily Forest Designs
Lily Forest Designs is a wedding & event floral atelier set apart by their use of unique and novelty blooms designed in their tailored organic style.
Little Farmhouse Peanuts
Little Farmhouse Peanuts is a local company offering fantastically flavored peanuts that are literally addicting – yes that’s right they taste that good! The come in 6 amazing varieties including: Salted, Cajun, Ranch, Garlic, Old Bay and Salt & Vinegar. But that’s not all … their charming farmhouse style packaging is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and a little joy to your day. While folks love to purchase them for themselves – the packaging makes them a perfect gift as well! Once tried it is never the last time for these peanuts. Enjoy Little Farmhouse Peanuts!
Metric Forrest Studio
Metric Forrest Studio jewelry is all made by hand, one at a time. At the Studio, we believe that jewelry is an expression of who you are. We create pieces inspired by you, so there is something for everyone. Each piece of jewelry is handcrafted to make your everyday feel special.
MicroMyco Growers
Small scale urban mushroom farm. Part agriculture and part recycling program, MicroMyco focuses on locally produced waste to use as a nutritional base in the growing process. MicroMyco sells cultivated and foraged mushrooms to local restaurants and at local farmers markets.
T.L. Luke Art
Whimsically dark illustrated goods designed by a nice witch!
TacoCat Creations
We make cool stuff for cats and the people who love them! We’ve got catnip, catnip toys of all shapes and sizes, cat beds, bows and more! We also offer human stuff like buttons, pins, stickers, magnets and apparel!
The Baked Lab
The Baked Lab is a dessert studio and learning laboratory specializing in modern wedding cakes and delicious desserts for all occasions.
The Common Kitchen
Full-service co-packing partner for micro-batch producers.
Yips Snacks
Yips are freeze dried Greek yogurt chips made for on-the-go healthy snackers
