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Rural Economic Development

RESOURCES AND GRANTS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES

Whether you’re an individual, a business or a community organization, you can use the directory below to search a vast library of resources, tools and services. 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. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Reach out to us directly, we want to help.

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Child care in rural Wisconsin: Challenges, a crossroads and hopeful opportunities

Child Care

We know child care access and affordability are critical for Wisconsin’s workforce productivity and growth, particularly in rural Wisconsin.

News

Accessible Child Care Affects Everyone- Not Just Parent and Caregivers

Child Care

One out of three Adams County residents are 65 years old and older (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020). “Adams County is ...Read more

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Office of Rural Prosperity joins DOA and Tourism Secretaries to highlight importance of creative economy with local arts and culture tour

Arts & Culture, Tourism

Prairie du Sac, Sauk City, and Spring Green, Wis. – On Thursday, June 23, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy ...Read more

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Debunking Myths: Diversity and Impact in Rural Schools

Arts & Culture, Education & Schools

MADISON, WI. JUN. 21, 2022 - One of the most common myths about rural education is that rural schools are ...Read more

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Giving back to his rural Wisconsin heritage

Child Care, Other

Jerry is a REVAMP program specialist, (Rebuilding Economic Vibrancy After a Major Pandemic). As a liaison to rural Wisconsin, Jerry helps ...Read more

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Finding resources for rural Wisconsin

Other

MADISON, WI. DEC. 30, 2021 – Wisconsin’s rural communities and residents have access to a new and growing directory of ...Read more

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WEDC tours unique retail businesses to announce Main Street Bounceback Grant Program

Business, Tourism

MADISON, WI. AUG. 3, 2021 – Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and staff will be traveling ...Read more

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Governor Evers Releases Report and Ten Action Recommendations

Broadband & Internet, Child Care, Education & Schools, Energy, Forestry & Paper, Health & Mental Health, Housing, Other, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability, Workforce

MADISON, WI, DEC. 16, 2020 - Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity has ...Read more

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Governor Evers announces appointments to Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity

Other

MADISON, WI, JUNE 8, 2020 – Governor Tony Evers today named leaders from around the state to the Blue Ribbon Commission ...Read more