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,…
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has released preliminary labor and unemployment numbers for January 2022. Numbers might be slightly revised up or down within the next few weeks as they are finalized. Dodge County – January 2022 Labor Force:…
MADISON – Department of Workforce Development Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek today announced the availability of Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) funding of $3.1 million in for employer-led, customized worker training grants and urged employers to collaborate with local partners in proposing skill-building…
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has released preliminary labor and unemployment numbers for November 2021. Numbers might be slightly revised up or down within the next few weeks as they are finalized. Dodge County – November 2021 Labor Force:…
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has released preliminary labor and unemployment numbers for October 2021. Numbers might be slightly revised up or down within the next few weeks as they are finalized. Dodge County – October 2021 Labor Force:…