Entrepreneurship and Rural Industry
Industry & Business Ecosystem Development
Business development initiatives tailored for rural communities hold the promise of revitalizing local economies and fostering sustainable growth. By leveraging unique local resources, such as agriculture, tourism, and craftmanship, rural areas can create niche markets and attract investment. Moreover, fostering partnerships between local businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies can stimulate innovation and knowledge transfer, driving economic diversification. These efforts not only create job opportunities but also instill a sense of pride and ownership within the community, ultimately leading to vibrant and resilient rural economies. Early childhood development is a priority in this toolkit as residents across the state have repeatedly identified childcare access, affordability, and quality as challenges that persist in their communities.
Success Stories
Situated in the Chippewa Valley Region of Wisconsin, Stanley West Industrial Park offers over 100 acres of Certified Shovel Ready land.
The $3.3 million facility was funded through a series of grants, including funds from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
Farmers form cooperatives to buy and market products such as milk and grains, so why not band together to form a co-op for another basic farm necessity—seeds?
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Whether you’re looking to grow your business, improve local infrastructure, or strengthen your community’s leadership, our team is here to provide the guidance and resources needed to succeed. By working together, we can ensure that rural Wisconsin continues to thrive and remains a vibrant, dynamic place to live and work. Let’s collaborate to build a prosperous future for all.
Support Organizations
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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Our mission is to partner with all the citizens of Wisconsin to grow the economy by promoting quality food, healthy plants and animals, sound use of land and water resources, and a fair marketplace. Thank you for visiting.
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association has long been a steadfast advocate for early childhood professionals and strong early care and education in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) opens the doors of opportunity by providing underserved individuals who are interested in starting, strengthening or expanding businesses with access to critical resources such as responsible financial products and quality business and personal finance training.
The Wisconsin SBDC offers consulting, education, referrals, sophisticated tools and resources, whether you’re just getting started or looking for ways to improve your business.
News
A $1 million initiative was announced Tuesday to provide resources, support and technical assistance to rural entrepreneurs across the state. Governor Tony Evers announced the partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
Gov. Tony Evers today will visit Milwaukee’s Arborist Apprenticeship Program to highlight his 2023-25 biennial budget initiatives to strengthen Wisconsin’s forest regeneration and management, take preventative action against invasive species, and expand the forestry industry workforce across the state.
If your organization has not completed a strategic plan in the past five years, it may be time to do so. A strategic plan is designed to make your organization more efficient, more responsive, and more coordinated in its work.
