Our Resource Organizations

Bringing opportunity

to Rural Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), its economic development partners and other organizations around the state offer a range of resources on all aspects of economic well-being, from childcare and education to businesses and housing. The support organizations listed here have all contributed programs to our resource directory.

  • Wisconsin Historical Society

    The Wisconsin Historical Society connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.

  • Office of State Treasurer

    ​​​​​​​The Office of the State Treasurer is the state's chief financial officer. As a constitutional officer, the State Treasurer serves as the state's fiscal watchdog, oversees investments, and fosters economic security for the citizens of Wisconsin in a financially sustainable manner.

  • Higher Education Aids Board

    The state agency responsible for the management and oversight of the state's student financial aid system for Wisconsin residents attending institutions of higher education. It also may enter into interstate agreements, such as remission of nonresident tuition.

  • Department of Safety and Professional Services

    The Department of Safety and Professional Services is responsible for ensuring the safe and competent practice of licensed professionals in Wisconsin.

  • Wisconsin Hospital Association

    WHA is committed to serving its members and keeping them informed of important local and national legislative issues, interpreting clinical and quality issues, providing up-to-date educational opportunities and encouraging member participation in association activities. WHA was established in 1920, and later became the Wisconsin Health and Hospital Association in March 1996 in an effort to reflect the the ever-changing, broad-based needs of statewide health care providers. In September 2002, the WHA membership voted to revert back to the original name--the Wisconsin Hospital Association--to focus on the core mission and vision of the association and its members.

  • Project WisHope

    Project WisHope is a Wisconsin-based, nonprofit Recovery Community Organization offering peer recovery support services and recovery housing for individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

  • Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

    The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce in the 21st century and beyond. The department advocates for and invests in the protection and economic advancement of all Wisconsin workers, employers, and job seekers through six divisions – Employment and Training, Vocational Rehabilitation, Unemployment Insurance, Equal Rights, Worker's Compensation and Administrative Services.

  • Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority

    WHEDA works closely with lenders, developers, local government, nonprofits, community groups and others to implement its low-cost financing programs.

  • Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

    The Department of Children and Families (DCF) provides or oversees county administration of programs to assist children and families.

  • Wisconsin Department of Tourism

    Makes strategic decisions that shape the face of Wisconsin’s tourism industry.

  • Rural Schools Collaborative

    RSC believes that a sustainable rural future depends on strong rural public schools. We recognize that strong schools rely on outstanding teacher-leaders, and our work focuses on building the essential relationships between teachers and their rural communities, and the places where their students live and learn.

  • Create Wisconsin

    As Wisconsin’s leading (and only) independent community cultural development organization, Create Wisconsin is a catalyst and coalition activating and strengthening Wisconsin as a creative powerhouse locally and globally. We bring people together through creative experiences and activate and strengthen Wisconsin’s creative economy, workforce and communities.