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Ashland leans on legacy and a shared community vision
The community is confronting future plans for Ashland’s downtown with vision, resilience, and a shared commitment to shaping the future.
Wisconsin Investment Fund invests in 12 Wisconsin companies
Standing alongside private sector investment partners, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has invested in 12 Wisconsin companies since the Wisconsin Investment Fund (WIF) was announced in May 2024.
Anchoring community in downtown Manitowoc
The City of Manitowoc was awarded a $40,000 Vibrant Spaces grant to assist with supporting the Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s vision for the garden as a destination for education, reflection, and celebration.
Kiel taps into downtown potential
Kiel's vision of reenergizing the heart of the city is taking shape through a mix of historic preservation, small business support, and creative transformation of underused spaces.
Transformations to meet a community need in La Crosse
Each initiative in the city of La Crosse is a chance to strengthen connections, foster inclusion, and build a city where vibrancy is shared by all who live, work, and visit.
Collaborating to create community in Pittsville
The project speaks to the value of collaboration among various groups in a community and how it’s necessary to get things done.
Rib Lake strikes a new chord with downtown band shell project
Music will soon rise from the heart of Rib Lake as a new bandshell and community venue takes shape, transforming Ice Age Park into a vibrant hub for connection and community.
Working together in Medford and Gilman to support small businesses
The most recent collaborative effort between the City of Medford and the Village of Gilman is the FIX-IT Grant, which will support small businesses within the two communities with grants to jumpstart projects.
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