In The News
May - 2013
GCDC Announces Award Recipients
5/1/2013
The Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) held their Annual Dinner held on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Peppercorn Banquets, Monroe. The e...
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New Green County Branding Video Premiered
5/1/2013
Green County Tourism Director, Noreen Rueckert, used the recent Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) Annual Dinner to present the results of the Countywide Branding initiative. The new brand and resulting logo and tag line, capture the essens...
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GCDC Board Announces Position Availability
5/24/2013
The Board of Directors of the Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) is seeking an outgoing, energetic executive who possesses strong sales and marketing expertise, is pa...
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April - 2013
A Taste of Spring - There will be fire!
4/22/2013
“We might get interrupted – my chicken farmer is dropping things off.” That's how the conversation starts when Ryan Boughton of One Eleven Main in Galena takes a moment to sit down and discuss hi...
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GCDC Annual Meeting Announced
4/22/2013
MONROE, WI –Green County Development Corporation (GCDC)'s Board of Directors announced plans to hold GCDC's Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, April 30...
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January - 2013
Microloans up to $35,000 aim to assist small farmers, veterans, and disadvantaged producers
1/15/2013
MEMPHIS—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new microloan program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to help small and family operations, beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers secure loans under $3...
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Wisconsin Cheese Originals Offers $2,500 Beginning Cheesemaker Scholarship
1/16/2013
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Cheese Originals announces today applications for its 2013 Beginning Cheesemaker Scholarship are available. The $2,500 award will help one aspiring cheesemaker earn his or her Wisconsin cheesemaking license and make...
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GCDC's New Blog
1/25/2013
Be sure to check out GCDC's Blog. Executive Director, Anna Schramke, provides information, data and comments regarding community and economic development related issues. ...
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November - 2012
Kuhn North America Makes Donation to FFA
11/9/2012
Kuhn North America, with North American Headquarters in Brodhead WI, has demonstrated once again, its commitment to youth in agriculture. They recently announced that they have made a donation to the Wisconsin FFA Foundation, a group of individ...
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Dave Mosher & Associates Supports Green County
11/14/2012
Green County is home to many businesses who understand the importance of supporting community efforts. During a recent open house to welcome new team members, Dave Mosher & Associates offered to match donations made to the Green County Huma...
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Brodhead Receives Grant to Develop Recreation Corridor
11/13/2012
The City of Brodhead and local community organizers recently received official word that the Pearl Island Recreation Corridor has been tentatively notified that its grant application has been approved.
In total, the community will receive...
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October - 2012
Grant Workshops for Farmers & Food Entrepreneurs
10/3/2012
FEDERAL AND STATE GRANT PROGRAMS FOR FARMERS & FOOD ENTREPRENEURS
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Fed Ex Announces Grant Contest
10/16/2012
FedEx has launched its first-ever, nationwide small business grant competition which will award a total of $50,000 to six deserving U.S. small businesses. The top winner will receive a $25,000 grant and the remaining five winners will receive grants ...
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September - 2012
New Glarus Brewing Co. attracts a crowd
9/1/2012
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel provided the following news report by Tom Daykin, regarding a local business announcement...
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No fish tale: New owners to open restaurant in former Ludlow Bar
9/6/2012
The Monroe Times provided the following news report by Tere Dunlap, regarding a local business announcement...
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SCHWARTZ INSURANCE & DAVE MOSHER & ASSOCIATES INSURANCE MERGE
9/26/2012
Dave Mosher provided the following news in a press release from his office, regarding a local business announcement...
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August - 2012
Arrivals and expansions: Monroe welcomes new, growing businesses
8/23/2012
The Monroe Times provided the following news report by Tere Dunlap, regarding a local business announcement...
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July - 2012
CITIZEN INPUT REQUESTED
7/2/2012
The Green County Development Corporation has hired Vierbicher to assist with a countywide strategic planning effort. As part of process residents and business owners are enco...
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Candy Shop to open in Downtown Monroe
7/13/2012
The Monroe Times provided the following news report by Tere Dunlap, regarding a local business announcement...
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TDS begins area Broadband expansion
7/25/2012
The Monroe Times provided the following news report by Tere Dunlap, regarding a local business announcement...
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June - 2012
GC Leaders Class Holds Graduation Banquet
6/21/2012
Sixteen members of the Green County Leaders Class of 2011-2012 triumphantly finished the intense nine-month coursework and became GC Leaders graduates on May 16 at a special b...
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Applications now Available for the 2012-13 Green County Leaders Program
6/8/2012
The deadline is fast approaching for Green County Leader Class of 2012-2013 applications to be submitted. But there is still time to get applications into Green County Deve...
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FEATURED SITE - Brodhead WI
6/29/2012
AVAILABLE Industrial Building - 162,928sf / 26.36 Acres
1901 Ten Eyck Rd - Brodhead...
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Family Fresh Pack to expand
6/30/2012
The Monroe Times provided the following news report by Tere Dunlap, regarding a local business expansion announcement...
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May - 2012
TOURISM SPENDING UP 14% IN GREEN COUNTY
5/4/2012
A new study on the impact of tourism in Wisconsin shows that visitor spending in Green County increased from $31 million in 2010 to $35.5 million in 2011 – an increas...
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April - 2012
2 Hot Air Balloon Events + 2 Weekends = Hot Air Balloons Everywhere
4/9/2012
Top Pilots will Compete in the Skies Over Monroe, Wisconsin
**** Monroe has long been known for award winning world-class cheeses, its historic Courthouse Square and rich Swiss heritage. The U.S. Open National Championships will begin com...
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GCDC Annual Meeting Announcement
4/13/2012
The Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) announced details regarding their Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner, to be held on Monday, April 30, 2012, at the Edelwe...
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March - 2012
GCDC Seeks Professional Administrative Assistant
3/5/2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monroe, WI
GCDC, a not-for-profit economic development organization that works with state/local government, businesses, and service organizations to further economic growth of the county, has an immediate need for an individual ...
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Thrive to present in Green County about regional economic development strategy
3/15/2012
Thrive, the economic development partnership for the eight‐county Madison Region of Columbia, Dane, Dodge,
Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Rock, and Sauk Counties, will deliver a presentation about Advance Now: Madison Region's Strategy for Economic Gr...
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Quest Industrial Receives Global Award For Innovation
3/21/2012
Quest Industrial LLC is pleased to announce it has received the ** Fanuc Robotics 2011 INNOVATION AWARD. ** This award recognizes the innovations of Robotic Integrators and the technology they have developed. Quest Industrial attended the 13th A...
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"edible Madison" Reports on Green County Master Cheesemakers
3/23/2012
"Meet the Masters of Green County Cheese" By Jeanne Carpenter ***One tends to underestimate just how big a giant wheel of Emmentaler is until--if you're like me--you try and fit one into the back of your car...(click the link below for the full ar...
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February - 2012
Locate In Wisconsin Site & Building Database Launched
2/7/2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Green County Development Corporation is currently inputting available sites and building into Wisconsin's new statewide database. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp (WEDC) launched the new database in 2011 - LocateInWisc...
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ROCK COUNTY JOB CENTER SEEKS EMPLOYERS FOR SPRING JOB FAIR
2/22/2012
JANESVILLE - The Rock County Job Center, located at 1900 Center Ave., Janesville, seeks local employers to participate in its Spring 2012 Rock County Job Fair. The multi-employer job fair will be open to the general public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on W...
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Cheese March Madness Begins in Madison
2/27/2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2012 - Contact: John Umhoefer, 608-828-4550, jumhoefer@wischeesemakers.org - Photos available upon request. - MADISON, WI - The dairy industry's own March Madness, the 2012 World Champion- ship Cheese Contest,...
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Jan-Feb 2012 Growing In Green AVAILABLE
2/28/2012
Green County Development Corporation's Jan-Feb 2012 e-Newsletter, Growing in Green, is now available. Growing in Green is the source for information about new developments, sites & buildings, and opportunities only found in Green County, WI.
Includ...
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January - 2012
Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest Accepting Entries
1/26/2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tom Still or Kari Fischer at 608-442-7557
MADISON - Finalists in the Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest since its inception in 2004 have performed well over time, with 76.7 percent remaining in business today...
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December - 2011
GCDC seeks nominations for annual business awards
12/1/2011
MONROE, WI –The Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) announced that it is seeking nominations for several outstanding business awards. Recipients of the awards will be announced during GCDC's Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner, schedule...
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GCDC Newsletter Available
12/19/2011
NOW AVAILABLE:
The Fall 2012 edition of the Green County Development Corporation ...
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November - 2011
GCDC Current Newsletter Available
11/30/2011
NOW AVAILABLE: The November edition of the new Green County Development Corporation bi-monthly newsletter, your source for information about new developments, sites & buildings, and opportunities only found in Green County Wisconsin.
1. Successful ...
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September - 2011
GCDC New Newsletter Available
9/20/2011
NOW AVAILABLE: The first edition of the new Green County Development Corporation bi-monthly newsletter, your source for information about new developments, sites & buildings, and opportunities only found in Green County Wisconsin.
Included in this ...
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June - 2011
E&I features Resources for Business: Banking 101
6/6/2011
MONROE, Wis. – Want to know what kinds of projects have the best chance of receiving funding? Not sure what banks need to make a lending decision? Would you like to know...
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New Glarus Brewing SBA Award video
6/13/2011
Deb and Dan Carey are true entrepreneurs, and Deb's recent award as Wisconsin's Business Person of the Year is a testament to the resulting success. Green County proudly congratulates Deb Carey on her achievements as a small business owner.
This v...
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May - 2011
GC Leaders Class Holds Graduation Banquet
5/18/2011
Nineteen members of the Green County Leaders Class of 2010-2011 triumphantly finished the intense nine-month coursework and became GC Leaders graduates on May 18 at a special banquet held in their honor at the Heritage ...
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April - 2011
GCDC Annual Meeting Recognized Businesses/Community Leaders
4/1/2011
MONROE, Wis.—The Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) recently held its Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner. The evening recognized outstanding community and business leaders who have had an impact on the economic health of the coun...
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Green County Leaders hosts Leadership Reception
4/20/2011
MAC’s Wisconsin Writer Michael Perry’s presentation included in event
Wisconsin Alumni Association: Green County Chapter Founders' Day Celebration 2011
4/11/2011
Wisconsin Alumni Association: Green County Chapter Founders' Day Celebration 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Reception (cash bar) at 5:30 pm
Dinner at 7:00 pm
There will be time to view the progress of the el...
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E&I Features Resources for Business: Ed-Ventures in Business/Life Problem-solving
4/22/2011
MONROE, Wis. – Right-brained? Left-brained? Wishing you had a new approach to problem solving for yourself or your business? The May 2 Green County Area Entrepreneurs and Inventor...
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March - 2011
Southwest Wisconsin School and Community Garden Demonstration Project
3/2/2011
LANCASTER, WI - The Southwest Badger Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council invites teachers, schools, garden clubs, and community gardens to participate in the Southwest Wisconsin Sch...
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Growth Strategies and Government Contracting Conference April 21 in Eau Claire
3/16/2011
MADISON Wisconsin businesses that are successful government contractors will be on hand on April 21 in Eau Claire for a Growth Strategies and Government Contracting Conference. Participants will be able to learn from current contractors what it ta...
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Resources for Business: Business Feasibility
3/30/2011
E&I Features Resources for Business: Business Feasibility
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February - 2011
2011 Southern Wisconsin Fresh Produce Workshop
2/8/2011
Tuesday, Feb 8th at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
In the morning...
WISCONSIN RECORDS STRONG EXPORT GROWTH
2/22/2011
MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today that Wisconsin’s exports increased 18.28% to $19.78 billion in 2010. Wiscon...
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Annual Governor’s Export Achievement Awards
2/22/2011
MADISON, Wis.--Each year, the Governor of Wisconsin salutes state firms and organizations that have achieved extraordinary results in international markets or have contributed ...
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E&I features Resources for Business:
2/23/2011
MONROE, Wis. – The Green County Area Entrepreneur and Inventor Meeting will continue their 2011 year with a series titled “Resources for Business”. On March 7, 2011, the second of the series will feature business incubators as an...
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January - 2011
WMEP Announces 2011 ExporTech Sessions for Wisconsin Manufacturers
1/21/2011
WMEP Announces 2011 ExporTech Sessions for Wisconsin Manufacturers; Program Offers Resources, Expertise to Drive Profitable Export Growth...
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Resources for Business: Small Business Development Center
1/21/2011
MONROE, Wis. – The Green County Area Entrepreneur and Inventor Meeting will introduce their 2011 year with a series titled “Resources for Business”. On February 7, 2011, the first of the series will feature the Small Business Dev...
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UW-Extension to offer food safety training for Wisconsin’s food processors
1/31/2011
Madison, Wis.—More and more Wisconsin residents are seeking fresh, locally produced foods with the goals of eating a healthier diet and supporting the local economy.
With the increased emphasis on buying local, the University of ...
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Monroe manufacturer, UW-Madison to collaborate on electric pickup truck
1/20/2011
From the Wisconsin State Journal, January 10, 2011
By KAREN RIVEDAL | krivedal@madison.com
A Monroe steel manufacturer is helping UW-Madison pursue advances in clean vehicle technology using a new For...
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WISCONSIN AWARDED FAST GRANT FIRST ROUND OF INNOVATION-25 COMPANIES SELECTED
1/31/2011
Supporting programs for innovative, technology-dri...
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December - 2010
GCDC seeks nominations for annual business awards
12/13/2010
MONROE, WI – The Green County Development...
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13th Anual Midwest Value Added Agriculture Conference to be in Madison
12/14/2010
Madison, WI: The 13th Annual Midwest Value Added Agriculture Conference (MVAAC) will draw over 300 individuals
to Wisconsin’s state capitol January 27th and 28th 2011. The conference is themed Cultivating Far...
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November - 2010
Startup Open Competition to Recognize Top 50 Startups
11/3/2010
Top Startup Founder to Win Weekend at Richard Branson's Necker Island
New ventures that will have a "startup moment" dur...
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Inventors’ Showcase winner, other entrepreneurs to share at
11/18/2010
MONROE, Wis. – The Green County Area Entrepreneur and Inventor Meeting is proud to feature Greg Docktor, the first-place winner of the Inventors Showcase at the 2010 Wisconsin Ideas to Profits Conference at the December 6, 2010 meeting from ...
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October - 2010
Pearls of Wisdom
10/28/2010
Event Supports Relay for Life of Green County through
Physical and Fiscal Fitness Education!
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Grant writing worksops offered
10/13/2010
Are you looking for ways to develop your innovative agricultural business?
Join us for a workshop designed to help you identify which grants might be right for you...
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September - 2010
Ideas to Profits Conference
9/7/2010
Conference on Innovation Draws Inventors and Entrepreneurs to Wisconsin
The 2010 Ideas to Profits Conference, Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 at Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, will bring together inventors, entrepreneurs, innov...
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Learning from Local Entrepreneur
9/30/2010
MONROE, Wis. – When an entrepreneur sets his mind on something, he can make it happen. For Don Wickstrum, Quest Industrial was birthed in his garage. Now the robotics company in Monroe, serves clients in over 20 states and several foreign co...
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August - 2010
Showcase of Opportunity: Licensing & Permits on August 24
8/19/2010
MONROE, Wis. – Ever wondered what licensing is required to operate a food-based businesses? Ever met the local food safety inspector in person?
Looking for business funding options?
8/19/2010
MONROE, Wis. – Funding options for small businesses? What is available? How do you access it? How do you apply for a loan? What information do lenders want? Ever asked those questions?
Ruth Rohlich, Wisconsin Women’s Business I...
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September 10 Opportunity Showcase Workshop
8/27/2010
MONROE, Wis. – Ask any entrepreneur and they will say that the hardest part of being in business is marketing. Whether you have already started a food-based business or are still just ...
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July - 2010
Community Design Research Services offered
7/6/2010
The Department of Landscape Architecture at UW-Madison is continuing its long history of community service by requesting proposals for community-focused undergraduate and graduate thesis projects
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BTC Offers Summer Business Basics Classes
7/9/2010
Blackhawk Technical College in Monroe is offering several summer classes that would assist business owners in additional to others looking for computer instruction. The classes include MIcrosoft Word 2007, Microsoft Publisher 2007 and File Basics. Th...
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The Journey to Owning a Small Business
7/15/2010
The Small Business Development Center, along with its partners, is offering a full schedule of classes featuring training sessions for different aspects of owning your own business. The classes are held throughout southwestern Wisconsin and many have...
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Deadline for Green County Leaders Applications is July 26
7/16/2010
The deadline is fast approaching for Green County Leaders (GCL) Class of 2010-11 applications to be submitted.
GCL’s mission is to provide an educatio...
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Food Preservation Workshop – Canning, Freezing and MORE!
7/31/2010
Food Preservation Workshop – Canning, Freezing and MORE!
Saturday, July 31st
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New Business Network Announced
7/30/2010
MONROE, Wis. – What do potato salad, cheesecake, and meat marinade have in common? Yes, they’re all food, but there’s a more important linkage. All are being ma...
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June - 2010
E&I explores marketing inventions with WISC
6/1/2010
MONROE, Wis. – Creating an invention can be a first step towards a profitable future. But how does a person take that product to the right market? Or know the next steps to selling that invention? On Monday, June 7, 2010, the ...
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Green County Volunteer & Service Organization Fair
6/16/2010
Ever want to volunteer with an organization but not sure how to get involved?
The Green County Volunteer and Service Organization Fair wil...
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Stirring the Pot Series Returns to Green County
6/27/2010
Celebrate local food with the first of a three-part series of free local food events on Sunday, June 27 starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Monroe United Methodist Church. Thanks to grants from the Wisconsin Humanities Council and UW Extension, Cat...
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Tax Credits Now Available for Food Processing Plant and Food Warehouse Moderinzation and Expansion
6/4/2010
MADISON--Business that have invested in modernizing or expanding food processing plants or food warehouses in Wisconsin can apply to the Department of Commerce (Commerce) for tax credits through the new Food Processing Plant and Food Warehou...
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Business Counseling Appointments Available
6/28/2010
Gary Smith, Small Business Development Counselor for the Southwest Wisconsin region will meet with clients by appointment on Fridays in July at Blackhawk Technical College.
To make an appointment, please call his office at 608.342.1038 or...
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Scholarship Available to Cheesemakers
6/30/2010
This year, the Dairy Business Innovation Center is providing (4) four $1,000 scholarships to current or aspiring Wisconsin cheesemakers to help defray expenses in attending the American Cheese Society annual conference in Seattle. <...
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May - 2010
2010 BEST Conference and 10th Anniversary Celebration
5/6/2010
Platteville, WI.....People in southwest Wisconsin aren't being arrogant when they say they are "BEST." They mean they're "Building Economic Strength Together" with a regional organization serving six-counties.
The regional "BEST Wisco...
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Forums Help Small Communities Learn Strategies for Growth
5/28/2010
MADISON—Wisconsin communities with population of 1,500 or less that are interested in revitalizing their downtowns and promoting community-wide business development should plan to attend one of two regional Small Town Forums, to be held July...
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Green County Leaders Class of 2009-2010 Graduates
5/28/2010
Monroe, WI –Twenty-one members of the Green County Leaders Class of 2009-2010 triumphantly finished the intense nine-month coursework ...
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April - 2010
Governor Doyle Salutes UW Small Business Development Centers & Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network
4/14/2010
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today congratulated the UW Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) on 30 years of assistance to Wisconsin’s small businesses. He also recognized the Wis...
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Health Reform Starts Now: 2010 Tax Breaks
4/19/2010
By Catherine Clifford, CNN Money.com Staff Reporter
NEW YORK, NY -- Most of the health care reforms President Obama signed into law last month won't kick in for another four years. But small businesses can look forward to some quick relief...
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INCREASING AWARENESS OF GREEN COUNTY’S “GREEN” PRACTICES ON EARTH DAY 2010
4/19/2010
MONROE, WI – A 2010 Green County Leaders team is challenging area students, businesses and governmental employees to think about how they can make a difference in Green County on Earth Day. Earth Day’s 40th anniversary is this Thursday, A...
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A new program has been developed to assist farmers and other food businesses interested in starting or expanding value-added production or specialty marketing. The program is modeled after a widely successful program that started in Illinois call...
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March - 2010
Producers First Grant Program Applications Due April 19
3/2/2010
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for its Producers First Grant Program, which supports small-midsized farms who need technical assistance. Proposals must be received by 5 p.m., A...
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USDA Rural Development Announces Funding Available to Community Facility Projects Under the Local and Regional Food Systems Initiative
3/3/2010
Know Your Farmer Know Your Food Initiative Launched to Help Spur Economic Growth
STEVENS POINT, WI--In September 2009 the US Department of Agriculture launched its "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" initiative. The initiative prom...
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Letter from Governor regarding Wisconsin Covenant
3/5/2010
Dear Business Leader,
As you well know, a solid education is the key to a strong workforce. Whether our young people pursue a certificate program at a technical college, an undergraduate or an advanced degree, Wisconsin’s economic d...
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February - 2010
Incubator Kitchens are catching on as a place entrepreneurs can cook up business
2/1/2010
Madison.com article written by Gena Kittner
MAZOMANIE — A commercial-sized kitchen where farmers and culinary entrepreneurs can sauce tomatoes, pickle cucumbers or bake cookies is up and running in this western Dane County village, and ...
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Business Trends Thriving in the Current Economy
2/1/2010
Business trends that are thriving even in this economy - Parts 1-3--Jack Schultz's Boomtown Institute put together three articles on thriving business trends in this current economy. The articles are based on trends that were identif...
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New Glarus Brewing Company named as "Wisconsin Company to Watch"
2/22/2010
MADISON---New Glarus Brewing Company stands out again as the Department of Commerce (Commerce) Secretary Richard J. Leinenkugel and Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network (WEN) State Director Gayle Kugler today announced the winners of the inaugur...
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January - 2010
WORKSHOP PROMOTES GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1/7/2010
MADISON---Entrepreneurs seeking information on how to start a successful green business should attend the Launching Green Businesses workshop, to be held January 12 from 1-4 p.m. a...
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Governor Doyle asks US Treasury to free up credit for small businesses
1/18/2010
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today joined Governors Jennifer Granholm (MI), Ted Strickland (OH), Ed Rendell (PA) and Pat Quinn (IL) in sending a letter ...
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Getting Started with Email Marketing: “The Most Powerful Tool in Your Relationship-Building Toolbox
1/22/2010
Business.gov article by Caron Beesley
According to research conducted by the Direct Marketing Association, commercial e-mail returned a staggering $43.62 for every dollar spent on it in 2009, outperforming all other direct marketi...
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Future Forward! Green County event Jan. 21
1/21/2010
NEW GLARUS – The Future Forward survey results are in, and Future Forward! Green County needs help determining its next step....
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Taking Stock of the Business Year
1/29/2010
A Business.gov article by Caron Beesley
How is your business doing? Have you conducted a business review lately? As the year draws to a close, there is no better time to start planning again - and this invariably means taking stoc...
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BusinessKillers seminar set for Feb. 1
1/23/2010
MONROE, Wis. – Now more than ever, it is important to have a plan to protect your business.
On Monday, February 1, 2010 the Green County Area Entrepreneurs and Inventors will explore BusinessKillers®—those strategies that if not put in pl...
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November - 2009
Future Forward seeks survey participants
11/9/2009
MONROE, WI – What do you like about Green County? What are the important selling points—or weaknesses—that we have in this area?
Future Forward! Green County, an organization of volunteers interested in attracting, recruiting and engaging...
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State Contractor License Update
11/9/2009
MADISON - Building contractors are required to register with the Department of Commerce (Commerce) as a result of an administrative rule change in Ch. Comm 5, Wis. Adm. Code, and finalized March 2, 2009. The rule applies to businesses, including one ...
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Green County Tourism and New Glarus Chamber Receive 2009 Wisconsin Tourism Trailblazer Award
11/10/2009
(Monroe, WI) A promotion developed by Noreen Rueckert of Green County Tourism and Susie Weiss of New Glarus Chamber has received statewide recognition at the Wisconsin Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (WACVB) Trailblazer Awards Ceremony,...
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Doughnut-Hole Country--Newsweek web Exclusive article
11/12/2009
The future of rural America looks increasingly bleak: fueled by the rise of agribusiness and the corresponding decline of family farms, the loss of manufacturing jobs, and the flight of young people to urban centers, rural communities have been losin...
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Surviving in an Economic Downturn
11/25/2009
The belief that small businesses fare poorly in economic slowdowns is a common misconception that is not generally true. Solidly run small businesses actually hold their own during downturns. While we all like to belie...
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October - 2009
Cross Country: Green County cheese company succeeds with feta
10/2/2009
A CAP TIMES Article dated September 24, 2009:
There are three Wisconsin master cheesemakers operating in one location about seven miles west of Monroe in Green County. They own and operate Klondike Cheese Co., nestled between two hills and d...
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2009 Leadership & Education Event
10/22/2009
MONROE, WI – Does Early Childhood Education equal economic development? That is the question that will be answered at the 2009 Annual Green County Leaders (GCL) Leadership & Education Event, on Thursday, October 22, 2009 in the lower level ...
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Governor Doyle Announces $16 Million in Clean Energy Funding to Benefit Communities
10/30/2009
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that $15 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds awarded to the State of Wisconsin will enable local governments and private businesses across the state to invest in over 500 alterna...
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TriDaves to speak at E&I
10/31/2009
MONROE, Wis. – What can new entrepreneurs learn from successful businessmen?
At the November Green County Area Entrepreneurs and Inventors meeting attendees will get to meet the “TriDaves”—Dave Mosher of Dave Mosher & Associates, Dave Bab...
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September - 2009
Current financial climate is a ripe opportunity for people to make 2009/2010 the year to revisit and work on financial goals
9/15/2009
As joblessness and uncertainty in financial markets increase more people are looking at ways to improve their personal financial situations.
The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) and The Financial Education C...
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WWBIC Announces Fall Class Schedule
9/15/2009
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation is a statewide economic development corporation that provides qua...
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Department of Commerce and WEN announce Collins' appointment
9/15/2009
MADISON—Department of Commerce (Commerce) Secretary Richard J. Leinenkugel and UW-Extension’s Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Executive Director Kim Kindschi today announced the appointment of Kathy Collins as the WE...
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CFSC Conference Plenary Sessions to Feature Top Panelists, Timely Topics
9/17/2009
The 13th Annual Community Food Security Coalition Conference, From Commodity to Community: Food Policy and Projects in the Heartland, will feature more than a dozen plenary speakers, including leading experts in community food security from across th...
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Entrepreneurs can apply now for chances to present to investors at November conferences
9/15/2009
MADISON – Early stage companies in Wisconsin and beyond will have three opportunities to present to private equity investors gathering in two Madison venues this fall. The Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium (Nov. 10-11) and the MidAmerica Healthca...
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Second Annual Bioplastic & Green Manufacturing Conference
9/17/2009
Just a few years ago, being environmentally responsible was virtually unheard of. Since then environmentally responsible products are popping up everywhere, and soon there will be a carbon index label to with the green products.
Joi...
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Governor Doyle Announces $2 million to Reduce Diesel Truck Emissions, Save Fuel
9/21/2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Funds Benefit Wisconsin MADISON--Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Wisconsin will receive $2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funding to reduce diesel emissions and save fuel.
October 7 Business Workshop & Resource Fair to Feature Keynote “How ECO-preneurs are Leading America’s Rural & Small Town Renaissance”
9/21/2009
Prairie du Chien- Positive change is brewing in America’s countryside as increasing numbers of entrepreneurs launch creative new small business that take advantage of the rich food and agriculture resources in rural Wisconsin. The public as wel...
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Building Contractors required to register with Commerce
9/28/2009
MADISON-- Building contractors are required to register with the Department of Commerce (Commerce) as a result of an administrative rule change in Ch. Comm 5, Wis. Adm. Code, and finalized March 2, 2009. The final rule goes into effect Oct. 1, 2009. ...
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August - 2009
SBA Launches New 100-Percent Guarantee ARC Loan Program to Help Struggling Businesses
8/4/2009
WASHINGTON – Small businesses suffering financial hardship as a result of the slow economy may be eligible to receive temporary relief to keep their doors open and get their cash flow back on track through to a new loan program announced today by SBA...
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Building Contractors Required to Register with Commerce
8/10/2009
MADISON-- Building contractors are required to register with the Department of Commerce (Commerce) as a result of an administrative rule change in Ch. Comm 5, Wis. Adm. Code, and finalized March 2, 2009. The rule applies to businesses, including one ...
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Stirring the Pot--Final Community Picnic in 2009
8/11/2009
How can Green County add more local food and flavor to our community plate? Join the discussion along with a celebration of the fall harvest at a free community picnic on Wednesday, August 19 starting at 5:30 pm on the lawn of the Monroe Arts Center....
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August 31 E&I features Schluesche and Legal Aspects for Businesses
8/19/2009
MONROE, Wis. – Green County Area Entrepreneurs and Inventors Club will host Todd Schluesche, Attorney with Kittelsen Law Firm, on Monday, August 31, 2009, 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the Monroe Clinic Hospital’s New Glarus Room, 515 22nd Avenue, M...
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July - 2009
Credits given to cheese makers--Local business gets piece of $700,000 pie
7/15/2009
MONROE - Gov. Jim Doyle announced Tuesday that Wisconsin Cheese Group would receive more than $45,000 in tax credits to help the company expand and modernize.
Doyle visited the Monroe plant to make the announcement. "This is an example of...
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Green County Leaders deadline for 2009-2010 looms near
7/16/2009
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Governor's Budget Encourages Business Growth
7/20/2009
By Richard J. Leinenkugel Secretary Department of Commerce
In tough times, businesses have to cut everything but their core operations. Governor Jim Doyle demonstrates in his new budget that business development remains a core priority. <...
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Brandon to Visit E&I Club August 3
7/15/2009
MONROE, Wis. – Green County Area Entrepreneurs and Inventors Club and the Monroe Chamber of Commerce are excited to bring Zach Brandon, Executive Assistant to Secretary Richard Leinenkugel to Monroe August 3.
Brandon will be the key speak...
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Brodhead seeks Redeveloper Proposals
7/28/2009
BRODHEAD, WI – The City of Brodhead is seeking request proposals for a developable site in the city’s tax incremental financing district.
The project area consists of two sites—a primary and a secondary. The total acreag...
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June - 2009
WMEP Announces Grant Funds for Wisconsin Manufacturers
6/12/2009
MADISON, Wis. - Grant funds are available to help state manufacturers achieve profitable growth and improve their business performance.
The Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) announces matching grants targeted at small a...
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Developing a Winning Attitude at E&I Club July 6 Meeting
6/24/2009
MONROE, Wis. – Whether it is the economic news or the weather, it seems that bad news surrounds us. James Schneider, Blue Chip Training and Marketing, has good news, though, and he will be sharing that good news in “Building and Maintaining a Winning...
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Green County Leaders Class of 2008-09 graduates
6/24/2009
MONROE, WI –Twenty-four members of the Green County Leaders Class of 2008-2009 triumphantly finished the intense nine-month coursework and became GC Leaders graduates on May 20 at a special banquet held in their honor at the Monroe Country Club.
Th...
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Local Chefs Featured at Stirring the Pot Community Picnic
6/10/2009
Monroe, WI – Looking for tips on cooking with fresher, seasonal local produce this summer? Do you have a passion for gardening, home cooking and supporting the Monroe Farmers’ Market? Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 17 and the firs...
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Food Exporting Seminar in Minneapolis/Chicago
6/9/2009
Interested in building your company's knowledge about exporting food and agricultural products? Consider attending one of the two upcoming export education seminars for food and agricultural companies.
June 25, Minneapolis, MN Regist...
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WWDB launches Hire a Neighbor Program
6/9/2009
The Hire a Neighbor program is a cooperative venture between the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (SWWDB) and Monster.com designed to assist both job-seekers and employers seeking qualified candidates. The service is available to both ...
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Brodhead Chosen for Smithsonian Exhibit "Key Ingredients"
6/23/2009
BRODHEAD, Wis.- Brodhead, Wisconsin, has been chosen as one of the sites for the Smithsonian's traveling Exhibit "Key Ingredients: America by Food". The exhibit will be hosted by Green County in Brodhead at the Brodhead Library from May 6 to June 17,...
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Producers First Grant applications available--deadline July 1
6/3/2009
Attention: Wisconsin Local Food Producers -
Do you want to increase your sales and/or profitability? Do you want to enter new local food markets? Do you have a need for one-on-one technical assistance on your farm? Do you know an expert c...
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WORR-Energy Update
6/8/2009
Wisconsin Office of Recovery & Reinvestment released their Energy Recovery Act Update #12 on June 7th. The update provides a summary of the grants and loans through the US Dept of Energy and Rural Development REAP, and details regarding the IRS T...
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May - 2009
Preliminary Broadband Survey Results Available
5/27/2009
MADISON, Wis. - The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) released preliminary results of its broadband survey based on input compiled since mid-March from Wisconsin residents and businesses. So far nearly 3,900 respondents have completed the ...
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