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Economic Development

UW Extension Grant County works with federal, state, and local agencies to provide educational resources that enhance the regional economy.  This fall, we are offering a series of webinars that address a variety of topics key to building a strong local economy.  We will provide ‘archived’ content from past webinars, when available.  Participation is open to the public and there is no fee.  Please call ahead so that we can make appropriate accommodations. 
Webinars:
UW Extension Grant County will host the following economic development webinars at the Youth & Ag Center in Lancaster. Everyone is invited and there is no fee.  Please call or e-mail ahead of time so that we can make the proper accommodations.

Schedule:

  • September 8:  ‘The Case for Supporting Entrepreneurs in a Jobless Recovery’ (archived)
  • October 6:  ’Marketing Food Specialty Products Online‘ (archived)
  • October 13:  ‘Disaster and Small Business Survival’  @ 1 PM
  • October 18:  ‘Examining Entrepreneurial Activity’ @ Noon
  • October 20:  ‘Gov.’s Conference: Bringing Small Industry to Downtowns’ @ 10:10 AM
  • October 26:  ‘Broadband 101: What do consumers need to know?’  @ 10 AM
  • November 10:  ‘The 1099 Economy’ @ 1 PM
  • November 10:  ’Working with Big Box Stores’ @ TBA
For more information regarding these and other webinars, Click Here.
Workshops:
  • October 11, 12, 18, or 20    ‘Successfully Applying to Agricultural Grant Programs’.  This workshop is designed to help farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs develop strategies to access state and federal grants and other resources.  The workshop will also give prospective applicants information, tools, and training to strengthen applications made to the USDA Value Added Producer, SARE, DATCP’s Agricultural Development and Diversification (ADD), Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin, Specialty Crop Block Grants and other grant and loan programs in order to attract increased capital to Wisconsin’s value-added agricultural industry. Click Here for details.
Grants, Loans, & Technical Support:

This publication from the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection is a resource guide that identifies funding and assistance for agricultural and rural projects.  Please check in periodically for it is updated almost daily.

 

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