We are extremely fortunate to have Oshkosh Corporation headquartered in the City of Oshkosh. As a global company with operations and facilities across the United States (Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Florida) and throughout the world (Europe, China, Australia, and Mexico) the company’s headquarters could be located practically anywhere. This is a possibility that we cannot afford to see become a reality.
Because of this potential reality, it is essential that we do everything possible to keep Oshkosh Corporation headquartered in Oshkosh. A failure to do so will have a devastating impact on our local economy and quality of life that will be felt by us all for decades to come.
Oshkosh Corporation is experiencing significant growth across all of its divisions which has resulted in the company’s need to grow its workforce and expand its workspaces. Locally, Oshkosh Corporation has nearly 40 buildings scattered throughout the Oshkosh area and is running out of space. A new state of the art headquarters will help the company work more efficiently and effectively and continue its growth trajectory.
When Oshkosh Corporation announced its search for a new headquarters location, the City presented site selectors with 19 locations in Oshkosh for the company to consider. Using the criteria provided by Oshkosh Corporation there is only one location in the City of Oshkosh that meets all of the requirements for their new world headquarters. That location is Lakeshore Golf Course.
As a multinational Fortune 500 company, Oshkosh Corporation has specific needs that have to be met in order to remain competitive and successful in the global economy. The location of its new world headquarters must address these needs:
• Talent and workforce
• Unique location
• Minimum of 30 acres to be developed
• Easy access to major highways
• Good visibility
• State of the art technology and amenities
• Welcoming and supportive community that embraces its employees and mission
• Makes financial sense
Attracting and retaining top talent is one of Oshkosh Corporation’s biggest priorities. A new state of the art corporate headquarters located on a unique piece of land will reflect the quality and status of Oshkosh Corporation and will be a crucial element for attracting the best and brightest to work and live in our city.
Now is the time for all of us to work together to secure a future where we all gain. The City of Oshkosh keeps Oshkosh Corporation headquartered here with new jobs and tax revenue generated. All citizens of Oshkosh get increased access to the waterfront and greenspace with more recreational opportunities and improved amenities on the Lakeshore site. Oshkosh Corporation gets a new world headquarters creating a world-class destination that will attract the most talented minds from all over the globe to live and work in our community.
We encourage our organizations’ members as well as citizens of Oshkosh to take action and show their support for Oshkosh Corporation by putting yard signs up, attending and speaking at upcoming public input sessions, and contacting City Council members regarding the urgency and importance of this matter. Together we can keep Oshkosh Corporation in Oshkosh and secure the city’s economic future.
John Casper
President & CEO
Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
Jason White
President & CEO
Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
