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REGIONAL REPORT
Over a years' worth of work on the part of dozens of folks in the ten county region as well as countless more in terms of interviews and feedback is culminating in the rolling out of specific strategies to positively address the talent challenges at present and future within the region.  Many of you have already received the invitation to the rollout event the morning of the 15 th of November.  We will be covering the findings of the outreach conducted by CREC but most importantly introducing the specific initiatives developed for us and our regional partners to leverage to keep us competitive and drive talent attraction, retention and development.  This will be no small task, and will require significant effort from multiple groups and organizations.  Please join us for this breakfast event.
 
 
Just a reminder, we have launched a calendar on the Momentum West website for posting of area events tied to economic development as well as Momentum West events.  You can self-post upcoming meetings, events, panel presentations, etc. 
 
Take care everyone!
 
Steve
Regional News
REGIONAL NEWS
Middle East Trade Venture Provides Opportunities for Wisconsin Companies
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will lead a global trade venture to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Doha in Qatar early next year, with a goal of connecting Wisconsin companies with potential buyers, distributors and other partners in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets.

Workforce News
WORKFORCE
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces $1.5 Million to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities Across Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced $1.5 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards' (DWD/BAS) to expand apprenticeship opportunities across Wisconsin.

Preparing Students for the Jobs of the Future
To help equip students with the job skills that an evolving global economy demands, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is again accepting applications for the Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) Grant Program.
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Business News
BUSINESS NEWS
Businesses Lock in on Worker Safety
CVTC's annual Safety Day helps managers, workers learn the latest.
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State aims for small-town entrepreneurship
Wisconsin's job creation agency says a new grant program will boost entrepreneurship throughout the state, especially in small to medium sized places.
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Gold Shovel News
GOLD SHOVEL
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.



Upcoming Events
Follow the link below for a listing of upcoming events.
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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.
Investor listing