The historic C. Reiss Coal Company, once located on the Reiss peninsula in Sheboygan, was a vibrant part of industrial life in the area for more than 100 years. This image of the Reiss docks in Sheboygan’s harbor was taken on June 16, 1931. The freighter A. M. Beyers is ready to be loaded with coal. The H.M Stuart rests next to the opposite dock in the foreground. Photo number-262-52-1.

Business history forms part of the core of the collection at the Research Center. Hundreds of businesses are documented and represented in the general information files and archival holdings of the Historical Research Center.

Business sponsorship forms part of the core of fund development for the Historical Research Center. A number of new initiatives are available for businesses interested in the mission of the Historical Research Center.  Our 2011-2012 business sponsorship goal is $5,000.

Three  levels of support ($1,000, $500 and $250) are available for businesses. As part of each level certain opportunities are available for businesses. Briefly, they include:

Sponsorship Opportunities
Outreach and Educational Programming
Collection Preservation
Local History Publishing

Benefits of Sponsorship
Sponsorship of public programs, educational programs, and exhibitions sponsored by the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center offers creative and cost-effective strategies to meet corporate objectives. As a Corporate Sponsor, you can strengthen and enhance visibility of your brand in the following ways:

• Sponsor recognition on advertising and in PR efforts
• Sponsor recognition in the Historical Research Center's publications and website
• Mention in the Historical Research Center's Annual Report

Our sponsorship programs are individually customized to meet your specific marketing goals while maintaining the Historical Research Center’s mission.

Please contact Director of Development, Mary Risseeuw, at 920.467.4667 or maryr.schrc@att.net  to talk about opportunities.