Crisis Response Program Launched in Jefferson and Dodge Counties
The COVID-19 global pandemic brings unprecedented challenges for small businesses in our region and throughout the US. Thrive Economic Development (ThriveED) and the Wisconsin Small…
Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Issue Safer at Home Order
Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue a Safer at Home order that prohibits all nonessential travel,…
Gov. Evers announces federal approval of disaster loans for small businesses
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Wisconsin’s request for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic…
ThriveED in the News: Broadband group seeks extended coverage
JUNEAU — Like many others across the state, Dodge County is waiting to hear whether its grant application to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC)…
Wisconsin’s rural manufacturers don’t have enough affordable and current housing. Here’s how a new bill aims to change that.
MARINETTE - Rural manufacturers' ability to attract and retain workers is hindered by a lack of affordable and current housing. A bill up for vote…
Registration now open for Madison College Watertown non-credit welding classes
Madison College-Watertown will begin offering two new, non-credit welding classes beginning in January. Welding (#64480) will take place Tuesdays, Jan. 21-Feb. 25, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.…
AutoPets Expands in Juneau
The maker of the highest-rated automatic, self-cleaning litter box on the market is expanding its operations in Dodge County. AutoPets, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan,…
County seeking support for grant application to expand internet service
JEFFERSON — In an effort to get more homes and businesses logged onto the internet, Jefferson County is applying for a grant from the Wisconsin…
Rock River Food and Beverage Solutions Breathes New Life into Idle Building
Jefferson, Wis., November 20, 2019 – An idle building in Jefferson will soon hum with activity once again. The former Tyson Foods plant in Jefferson,…
Agriculture generates $104.8 billion and 437,700 jobs in Wisconsin, UW study says
Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural businesses generate $104.8 billion in economic activity and 437,700 jobs, based on data for 2017, according to a new study from…
