MadREP Report | July 9, 2021
MadREP has partnered with ReVise Consulting for two interactive workshops open to organizations in the Madison Region! Remote Work 101:Digitizing Operations on July 27 at 3:30 PM CST will take a look at the impacts of a virtual migration on organizational employees and workplace operations. Inclusion Across the Remote Work Spectrum on August 25 @ 3:30 PM CST will focus on understanding what diversity and inclusion looks like from a professional development standpoint, and how your organization can take advantage of those opportunities.

As for the ongoing pandemic, while we're encouraged by Wisconsin's vaccine rollout, we would be remiss if we didn't remind you how important our individual behavior is on the road to economic recovery. Please take care of yourselves. For the latest reopening and recovery resources, be sure to check the MadREP website often.
DBIA Awards $1.19 Million in Grants to Midwest Dairy Processors, Eight in Madison Region
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), announced 26 Midwestern companies and cooperatives which, via a competitive review process, have been selected to receive grants totaling $1.19 million.

“The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance is supporting a diverse group of businesses, with innovative ideas and products designed to increase profitability and provide new opportunity from farm to vat,” said John Umhoefer, WCMA Executive Director. “While the investments we’re able to make are targeted, the impact is broad. Our goal is industry-wide stability and strength.”

“From an economic development perspective, the impacts of these grants not only support the award winners but also are a source of new dollars that help boost our local rural economies,” said Vic Grassman, DBIA.

MadREP President and CEO Jason M. Fields echoed his sentiments, saying, “funding for agricultural innovation is vital to the sustainability of our agriculture, food and beverage economy in the Madison Region.”


Four Things You Need to Know This Week
Madison Looks to Redevelop Housing at 'the Triangle'

Madison is preparing for a major redevelopment of roughly 340 dated and deteriorating housing units for low-income, elderly & disabled residents on a big piece of "the Triangle" Downtown. The City's Community Development Authority is issuing an RFQ.

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madison.com
300 Wisconsin Child Care Providers Missed COVID-19 Relief

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families denied grants to more than 10 percent of the Wisconsin child care providers who applied for its latest round of federal relief funds, including some who had received funding in previous distributions.

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www.wpr.org
Wisconsin Early stage Firms Raised Record Dollars

The latest edition of " The Wisconsin Portfolio " shows more than $483 million was raised by the state's early stage companies in 2020, a record for any calendar year in Wisconsin but still not on par with other Midwest states.

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wisconsintechnologycouncil.com
Janesville School District Official: State Aid & Tax Relief

Despite an announcement last week that the Janesville School District will receive $1.8 million more in state aid, a district official said that the additional money will come in the form of property tax relief.

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www.gazettextra.com
Reopening & Recovery Resources
COVID-19: Vaccine

Find a vaccine provider near you and sign up for a COVID-19 appointment today. The COVID-19 vaccine is free and you do not need an ID or insurance to get it. Getting your vaccination protects you and your community.

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www.dhs.wisconsin.gov
WEDC Reopening Guidelines

The future will require the gradual adoption of new business practices that reflect the evolving reality of the COVID-19...

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wedc.org
MadREP Partner Spotlight
Support from partners like these make our work possible. Want to get involved? Email jmoore@madisonregion.org