MadREP Report | September 6, 2022
Mark your calendars for May 10, 2023 at Monona Terrace! We will celebrate the tenth year of continued partnership between the Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) and the Urban League of Greater Madison (ULGM), hosting the annual Madison Region Economic Development + Diversity Summit.

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Hundreds Gathered at Monona Terrace to Celebrate Economic Development + Diversity
The 2022 Madison Region Economic & Development Diversity Summit returned for an in-person summit for the first time since 2019.

After a three year wait, the Madison Region Economic Partnership and the Urban League of Madison gathered professionals from the Madison Region together to discuss pressing topics at the intersection of diversity & inclusion and economic development.

Four Things You Need to Know This Week
Evers, DWD Announce Advanced Manufacturing Tech Ed Grants

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), announced that students in 16 school districts statewide will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training in preparation for high-demand...

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content.govdelivery.com
2022 AARP Livable Communities Workshop: Housing for All

Housing needs change as we age, but it's possible for our homes and communities to be livable for people of all ages and life stages. This free, online workshop will bring together local leaders, housing practitioners, and AARP staff and...

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www.aarp.org
Innovation through Campus Cooperation in America's Dairyland

As part of the Dairy Innovation Hub, a state-funded collaborative involving three University of Wisconsin System schools, CALS researchers are bringing new ideas that address big challenges. In 2019, Wisconsin dairy leaders approached state...

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universityresearchpark.org
Governor Announces New Occupational Apprenticeships

Gov. Tony Evers announced the creation of 14 new occupational pathways that local employers can support through the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD). The DWD worked with school consortiums, employers, the Wisconsin Tech Colleges...

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www.ibmadison.com
MadREP in the News
Despite Gains, Dane County Employers Have More Work...

Dane County employers still have work to do to increase workplace diversity in 2022, according to a survey newly published by a prominent regional economic development agency. The Madison Region Economic Partnership released its latest workplace...

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madison.com
Real Talk with Henry Sanders: Rebuilding Black Wall Street

Recorded live at the 2022 Men's Leadership Summit presented by Park Bank. Tarik Moody, Jason Fields, Jeff Mack and Tony Shields talk about what it'd take to rebuild Black Wall Street.

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madison365.com
COVID Business 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 Business Resources

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