March 7, 2023
State Getting $80 Million for Venture Fund, Expansion of Other Programs for Entrepreneurs
Wisconsin is getting $80 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding which has been earmarked to help support entrepreneurs and small business. Gov. Tony Evers and Sen. Tammy Baldwin, along with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, announced plans for the funding this week. The money has been approved through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, a part of ARPA.
Mental Health Resources and Training ‘Underutilized’ in Civil Construction Industry: Report 
Leaders and workers in the civil construction industry lack training and resources on addressing and promoting mental health, according to a recent report published by Dodge Data & Analytics. Less than a third of the respondents said their organizations offer “effective means” to promote mental health improvement. The most common resources offered are employee assistance programs (34%) and information on mental health assessment websites (32%). 
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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Business After Hours is a great opportunity to make connections and develop your business in a casual environment. Join us for Business After Hours at Govin's Farm in March!



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Monday, March 20, 2023
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Grab a friend or meet new ones for this fun indoor cornhole fundraiser to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Menomonie! Bags for Benefit is a great way to give back while meeting new people and expanding your network.

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Monday, April 3, 2023
5:00 - 6:30 PM
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