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Steve Jahn
Executive Director
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REGIONAL REPORT
On November 15th CREC, Momentum West and numerous regional partners rolled out the eight recommended initiatives for us to address current and pending talent challenges. Now the ball is in our court to drive these forward with our partners throughout the region. We'll be looking for groups of two to lead each initiative, as well as members to form the initiative team and work with them.
Please let me know if you are interested in helping tackle one of these. Let the fun begin!
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REGIONAL NEWS
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WEDC Seeks Companies for China Trade Venture
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) invites representatives from Wisconsin companies to join a trade venture to China March 18-25, 2017. The trade venture will include visits to Shanghai, Tianjin and Beijing, China's three top cities for global business connections.
Nominate a Top Rural Development Initiative Today
Wisconsin Rural Partners Inc. is now accepting nominations to recognize 2017 Top Rural Development Initiatives.
Any project, activity, or even a whole community in rural Wisconsin is eligible. Initiatives do not have to be community-based: WRP may recognize any state, federal, tribal, non-profit or for-profit business initiative, regional or statewide, as long as it meets program criteria. Initiatives can be in agriculture, economic or community development, business, education, health, energy, environment, philanthropy, tourism, the arts or any other field.
Learn More Here
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WORKFORCE
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New Momentum West Region Economic Development Dashboard is Live!
This dashboard provides a snapshot of how the regional economy is performing in the Momentum West region, which is composed of Barron, Clark, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pierce, Pepin, Polk, Rusk, and St. Croix counties.
The Dashboard provides independent and objective data on how the Momentum West economy is performing in four key areas, and helps leaders focus on a few key factors most important in measuring the region's economic progress and talent needs.
CVTC Focuses Efforts on Entrepreneurship
Chippewa Valley Technical College has developed an Entrepreneurship program at the center of their plan to support business startups. The program is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills they need to start and succeed in their own businesses.
The start of that program, approved by the Wisconsin State Technical College System board in July, is the centerpiece of a larger effort by CVTC to become more entrepreneurial in its focus throughout its program areas.
CVTC Expands Agriculture Programs
Chippewa Valley Technical College will initiate new programs and credentials in agriculture-related fields beginning in August 2017. The programs won approval from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in September and the CVTC board on October 20.
The offerings include two new associate degree programs and four new technical diplomas as expansions of CVTC's existing Agriscience Technician program.
Read full article
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Three Little Videos Can Open the World to Your Business
the International Trade Administration published a set of three short videos that give you an excellent introduction to how to begin exporting.
However, in Wisconsin we make it even easier by simplifying the whole process down to making just one easy decision. The U.S. Department of Commerce recognized the Wisconsin Exportech program as the best in the country. If fact, if you were giving such programs a school-style grade from A to F on a curve, you'd have to throw out the Wisconsin score or the next highest score would be a "D".
On top of Wisconsin's Exportech's incredibly good quality and good value, you can enjoy very substantial grants that make the program cost less than free! See the videos and learn more here!
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GOLD SHOVEL
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Check Out the Current List of Gold Shovel Certified Sites
Our current list of Gold Shovel Certified Sites features several great development ready sites throughout the Momentum West region.
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Upcoming Events
We would love to feature your event on our calendar, please use the link below to submit your event!
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Investor Listing
Without the support of it's investors and partners, Momentum West could not exist and make a difference in the region. Follow the link below for a listing of the organizations that make a direct investment to the economic development of the Momentum West region.
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