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.

  • GrassWorks Inc.

    GrassWorks is a membership organization that provides leadership and education to farmers and consumers for the advancement of managed grass-based agriculture to benefit present and future generations.

  • University of Wisconsin Stout Office of Corporate Relations & Economic Engagement

    The Office of Corporate Relations & Economic Engagement (OCREE) is the front door to UW–Stout for anyone outside of the university. Not only does the Office house several outward‑facing centers, but also helps partners connect with the right people, programs, labs, and services across campus. Whether you’re a business, nonprofit, government agency, community group, or entrepreneur, we make it easy to find the support you need.

  • State Bar of Wisconsin- Business Law

    The State Bar of Wisconsin’s Business Law Section is a professional group of attorneys dedicated to supporting the legal needs of businesses across Wisconsin. The section focuses on promoting best practices in business law, offering continuing education for legal professionals, and improving access to legal services for underserved communities.

  • UP THERE, LLC

    Through interactions with horses, participants can receive insight into how they interact, communicate, and listen to others. Wellness is more than physical health. Self-care is an important part in wellness and interactions with horses have been shown to be beneficial for adults and children. Horses provide us with feedback through their interactions with us; in a way humans won’t.

  • Green Pastures Living

    Seeing no one providing affordable independent senior housing in rural communities, Anne Michels created Green Pastures Living to solve this unmet, growing problem. For over the last five years she has been researching, networking and building a sustainable business to provide small-scale housing uniquely designed for middle class seniors to remain rooted in rural living.

  • Trafffic Analysis & Design, Inc (TADI)

    TADI specializes in solving the traffic and safety engineering needs of DOT, municipal and private clients throughout Wisconsin.

  • U.S. Department of the Treasury

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's mission is to maintain a strong economy and create economic and job opportunities.

  • Center for Dairy Research

    CDR is dedicated to supporting the US dairy industry through innovative research, technical support, training and education.

  • U.S. Department of the Interior

    The Department of the Interior plays a central role in how the United States stewards its public lands, increases environmental protections, pursues environmental justice, and honors our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes.

  • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

    The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is dedicated to sustaining, restoring and enhancing the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and habitats for current and future generations.

  • The Water Council

    The Water Council is a global hub dedicated to solving critical water challenges by driving innovation in freshwater technology and advancing water stewardship.

  • Foundation for Rural Service

    The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) supports rural telecom companies, consumers and policymakers with educational information, products and programming.