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Historic Frank Lloyd Wright school to get new life as arts center
Soon, children may once again be learning at the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Wyoming Valley School while their parents attend concerts and people of all ages take part in arts classes, exhibits and more.
The ingenuity and grit of small business leaders are key to recovery in Wisconsin
As we pass the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin’s economy stands at a crossroads between the depths of recession and a return to healthy growth. We need to seize this opportunity for economic recovery by accelerating support for a cornerstone of our prosperity: small businesses.
Supporting small-scale renovations
May is Historic Preservation Month, so it is fitting that this issue of INtersections highlight some of the individuals around the state who have undertaken impactful local renovations of historic downtown properties. Investment in ongoing maintenance and periodic renovation or restoration of older or historic buildings is a key elements of downtown revitalization.
Public-private venture capital “fund of funds” under consideration for creation in Wisconsin
With the success of the Badger Fund of Funds and larger venture capital initiatives in nearby states, interest is growing in creating this new source of support for Wisconsin companies at all stages of growth.
Leading manufacturer of disinfecting wipes expands in Wisconsin
Rockline Industries, one of the largest global producers of disinfecting wipes, is investing $20 million to expand operations with a new production line.
New video explores how employers can support the vaccination effort—and why they should
Vaccines will help bring the pandemic to an end and aid economic recovery, and employers are a trusted source of information for their workers—so businesses play a key role in the vaccination effort.
Apply for a grant from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Pre-registration begins April 30 for the program, which will provide emergency assistance equal to a business's pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and $5 million per physical location.
Farmers markets emerge from the pandemic
Farmers markets are important to communities in many ways. They are a critical component in rebuilding local food economies. They provide a cost-effective, retail sales opportunity for local food producers, and often for artisan businesses as well. And they are a beloved social gathering place for many Wisconsinites.
