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…
Environmental Milestone Achieved for Blighted Waterloo Property
Once a blighted eyesore containing hazardous chemicals, crumbling buildings, the remnants of vagrants and 100+ semi-truck tires dumped throughout, the 333 Portland Road Project in…
ThriveED Launches Business Retention and Expansion Program in Dodge County
Jefferson, Wis., June 14, 2019 – Thrive Economic Development (ThriveED) announced Friday that it will launch a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program in Dodge…
ThriveED to Host Business and Community Education Sessions
Thrive Economic Development has announced a new series of education sessions for 2019. These sessions will cover an array of topics, all with an economic…
Meet the Fixers Pitting States Against Each Other to Win Tax Breaks for New Factories
Article appeared in the Wall Street Journal on May 18, 2019 Georgia rolls out a red carpet for them at the Masters Golf Tournament. Kentucky…
The Role of Community Colleges in Workforce Development
Economic development is a team sport. This is especially true when it comes to addressing workforce challenges. Thrive Economic Development (ThriveED) works with employers and…
More Americans Are Back at Work Making Stuff
March 1, 2019 | Article written by Chip Cutter for the Wall Street Journal America’s factories are hiring again. After years of job losses, U.S.…
The Perfect Pitch: The Sweet Spot for Opportunity Zone Deals
Article by R. Michael N'dolo, Camoin Associates In previous editions of the Navigator, Camoin Associates has written extensively on the new Opportunity Zones (OZ) program,…
Understanding – and Capitalizing on – Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones (OZs), a product of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, are designed to stimulate new investment in low-income communities nationwide. The…
Dodge County Board Gets Update On Economic Development Partnership
(Juneau) The Dodge County Board heard an update Tuesday night on the current progress in their economic development partnership with Jefferson County. The partnership provides…
