Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural businesses generate $104.8 billion in economic activity and 437,700 jobs, based on data for 2017, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This is an increase from a 2012 study that found agriculture…
Once a blighted eyesore containing hazardous chemicals, crumbling buildings, the remnants of vagrants and 100+ semi-truck tires dumped throughout, the 333 Portland Road Project in Waterloo has reached an exciting milestone - the property's 17.86 acres of industrial land (about…
Jefferson, Wis., June 14, 2019 – Thrive Economic Development (ThriveED) announced Friday that it will launch a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program in Dodge County that will drive economic growth through focused support of existing primary industry sector Dodge…
Thrive Economic Development has announced a new series of education sessions for 2019. These sessions will cover an array of topics, all with an economic development focus. The next session, on Thursday, May 23, is titled Competing for Economic Development…
Article appeared in the Wall Street Journal on May 18, 2019 Georgia rolls out a red carpet for them at the Masters Golf Tournament. Kentucky gets them tickets to the Kentucky Derby. Arkansas takes them on a private duck hunt…
Economic development is a team sport. This is especially true when it comes to addressing workforce challenges. Thrive Economic Development (ThriveED) works with employers and industry trade groups, educational institutions, regional and state agencies, workforce boards and other community-based organizations…
March 1, 2019 | Article written by Chip Cutter for the Wall Street Journal America’s factories are hiring again. After years of job losses, U.S. manufacturing employment has risen for 18 straight months among those holding production or nonsupervisory jobs,…
Article by R. Michael N'dolo, Camoin Associates In previous editions of the Navigator, Camoin Associates has written extensively on the new Opportunity Zones (OZ) program, which encourages private investment in low-income communities in exchange for certain tax benefits (see below…
Opportunity Zones (OZs), a product of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, are designed to stimulate new investment in low-income communities nationwide. The program enables investors to harvest capital gains and defer payment of federal gains tax by…
(Juneau) The Dodge County Board heard an update Tuesday night on the current progress in their economic development partnership with Jefferson County. The partnership provides an opportunity for both counties to work together and share staffing on regional economic development…