Wisconsin has been awarded $1.05 billion to improve the state’s broadband infrastructure. States, D.C. and territories will use funding from the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to administer grant programs…
We are excited to announce the addition of two members of the ThriveED team. Deb Sybell, J.D. will begin on June 5 as Director of Community Development. In this role, she will lead initiatives tied to increased housing availability of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jefferson, Wis., May 17, 2023 – A taskforce made up of representatives from Thrive Economic Development, Jefferson County and the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation has been meeting for the past year to identify innovative approaches and…
Official corporate press release below MILWAUKEE – February 09, 2023 – Palermo Villa, Inc. today announced that it is expanding production capabilities with a new location in Jefferson, Wisconsin. The expansion plan will create more than 200 new job opportunities…
Thrive Economic Development (ThriveED) has named a new president. Deb Reinbold, who has been serving as the organization’s interim president since Vicki Pratt left the position to relocate in May, will lead the organization’s strategic economic and community development efforts,…
The Latino Academy will hold a career fair Nov. 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the YMCA in Watertown. It will be a family-friendly event and will include food and free childcare for participants. Latino Academy staff will be…
Exciting news for ThriveED investor and partner - Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation! Read the article below to learn more. First, it was a surprise. Then, a wave of excitement rolled over officials with the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation a few…
The Thrive Economic Development organization is taking what it calls a “new strategic direction” to realize a future for the greater Jefferson County area with a stronger business environment, activated and supported workforce, and a robust network of partnerships and…
Originally published by the Wisconsin Technology Council MADISON, Wis. – During an opening session at a recent conference on Wisconsin’s workforce attraction and retention woes, state labor economist Dennis Winters was asked, “Is doomsday around the corner?” His reply –…
The Community Economic Development Program is pleased to accept applications for the Community Economic Analysis for Rural Wisconsin Communities (CEA-RWC) Pilot Initiative supported by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). What is the CEA-RWC Pilot Initiative? As the Wisconsin economy…
