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…
Article originally appeared in the Watertown Daily Times, written by Steve Sharp. Original article can be found here. It was just another day in October of 2014 and Milwaukee criminal defense attorney Scott Obernberger had finished his fourth court hearing…
Article originally appeared in the Watertown Daily Times and can be found here JEFFERSON — The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday showed its support of a large, longstanding community business when it agreed to possibly sell a substantial…
Johnson Creek, WI – Flourish, a new coaching and event venue is the latest business to join the downtown area and is set to open Friday, April 22, 2022. Flourish is the creation of Dodge County resident, Shelli Manning. She…
Thrive Economic Development (ThriveED) has launched the Heartland Housing Initiative, a program that will bring hands-on housing development assistance to municipalities in Dodge and Jefferson counties. Funded by WEDC, Jefferson County, Dodge County and the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation,…