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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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Read more about Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority

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Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority

Business, Housing

WHEDA works closely with lenders, developers, local government, nonprofits, community groups and others to implement its low-cost financing programs.
Read more about Sift Consulting LLC

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Sift Consulting LLC

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Sift Consulting LLC is an all-female firm offering a full suite of services to nonprofits and small businesses to help ...Read more
Read more about Food Finance Institute

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Food Finance Institute

Business

The Food Finance Institute (FFI) leverages and supports a collaborative network of professionals focused on building and funding profitable businesses ...Read more
Read more about University of Wisconsin Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic

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University of Wisconsin Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic

Business, Education & Schools, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

The UW Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic provides free legal services for startup businesses throughout the state of Wisconsin. The L&E ...Read more
Read more about University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives

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University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Our team of cooperative development specialists is available to help you start a new co-op, strengthen an established co-op, or ...Read more
Read more about The GRID

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The GRID

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development, currently incubated by Nicolet College
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Steward

Business

Steward provides access to flexible financing and expert support services for agricultural businesses looking to scale their operations, improve the ...Read more
Read more about League of Wisconsin Municipalities

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League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Broadband & Internet, Housing, Other, Transportation, Workforce

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities was created on December 14th, 1898 to help Wisconsin cities and villages share ideas and ...Read more
Read more about Visions Northwest Regional Economic Development

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Visions Northwest Regional Economic Development

Broadband & Internet, Housing, Other, Workforce

Visions Northwest is the one of nine regional economic development groups in the State of Wisconsin. We receive funding from ...Read more
Read more about Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

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Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Business, Housing, Other, Sustainability, Transportation

NWRPC provides a variety of community and regional services focusing on economic, community and business development, transportation, land use, coastal ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Rural Partners

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Wisconsin Rural Partners

Business, Other

Wisconsin Rural Partners is the independent statewide not for profit organization that focuses solely on the resilience of rural Wisconsin.
Read more about Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

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

Business

We will deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses, to provide market confidence and ...Read more
Read more about 7 Rivers Alliance

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7 Rivers Alliance

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce

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