Making connections to spark economic development
Jim Cleveland knows what it takes to bring businesses to a community, and he knows how a project can win the financial backing it needs to succeed.
Protected: New UW Extension Program to support innovation in the rural economy
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Protected: Wisconsin Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program
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Bringing legal services to rural Wisconsin
Jeff is a clinical professor at the UW-Madison Law School and supervising attorney with the law school’s Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic. For the past several years, his focus has been on the rural economy.
Growing her own rural roots in the Kickapoo Valley
For a mental health professional, the issues that emerge in counseling sessions in farm country are not miles apart from those in urban areas, Susan notes—but farmers can be reluctant to seek counseling.
Rural creative placemaking stories
From the shores of Lake Superior to the Driftless area in southwest Wisconsin, rural communities are creating opportunities that promote the well-being of their residents and visitors alike.
A collective approach to solving rural Wisconsin’s challenges
As a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, David has always experienced nature as a dominant force in his life. The reservation lies in the center of Sawyer County, which is known for its abundance of lakes, hardwood forests and wildlife, and roads dotted with signs that caution motorists to watch for “elk crossing” or “Bigfoot crossing.”
Building relationships, bolstering rural communities
Along the way to her job at the Office of Rural Prosperity, Beth picked up a wealth of experience working with people and advocating for community development—in Wisconsin, around the U.S. and overseas.
Launching initiatives to meet rural Wisconsin’s needs
Danielle is completely enamored with Wisconsin’s small towns—a revelation that has come about as she has traveled around rural Wisconsin for her job with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
Pay as You Save: A forward-looking model for home retrofits
The costs involved with decarbonization upgrades in homes challenge homeowners, program managers, and policy leaders alike. An inclusive model would allow homeowners to install energy upgrades without taking on consumer debt.
