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.

  • Visions Northwest Regional Economic Development

    Visions Northwest is the one of nine regional economic development groups in the State of Wisconsin. We receive funding from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to address the development needs of regional projects and support regional economic development in Northwest Wisconsin.

  • Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

    NWRPC provides a variety of community and regional services focusing on economic, community and business development, transportation, land use, coastal and environmental resources.

  • Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA)

    We work collaboratively to solve issues pertinent to rural schools and communities. We advocate for rural schools and communities at the local, state, and federal level; with our focus on children first.

  • Wisconsin Rural Partners

    Wisconsin Rural Partners is the independent statewide not for profit organization that focuses solely on the resilience of rural Wisconsin.

  • Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

    We will deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses, to provide market confidence and to enhance competitiveness and profitability.​

  • Department of Administration, ​Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources

    The Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) develops housing policy and offers a broad range of program assistance and funds to address homelessness and support affordable housing, public infrastructure, and economic development opportunities.

  • 7 Rivers Alliance

    7 Rivers Alliance represents eight counties in western Wisconsin fostering collaboration and leadership with local leaders and partners to improve our regional economy.

  • The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, Inc.

    The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts was established in 1989 as a comprehensive cultural center organized and designed to provide local residents with the opportunity to develop and share their creative talents and abilities with one another and with the general public.

  • Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is an independent regulatory agency dedicated to serving the public interest. The agency is responsible for the regulation of Wisconsin public utilities, including those that are municipally owned, since 1907.​​​​​

  • Center on Rural Innovation (CORI)

    The Center on Rural Innovation works with rural communities across the country to become more strategic about digital economic development.

  • Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative

    RWHC is owned and operated by forty-four, rural acute, general medical-surgical hospitals. The Cooperative's emphasis on developing a collaborative network among both freestanding and system affiliated rural hospitals distinguishes it from alternative approaches.

  • Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

    Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with Wisconsin’s businesses and communities to build an economy that works for everyone.