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No company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.
~ Jack Welch, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric
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In this email... Upcoming Events l Membership News Workforce News l County Developments Economic Indicators l Other News Valuable Resources |
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A few words from WCEDA's Executive Director, Derek D'Auria ... |
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| WCEDA & Elkhorn Chamber Holiday Party
Thursday, January 12, 2023
WCEDA's Annual Member Holiday Party was held this year, just after the new year, on January 12, 2023. The event this year was co-hosted by the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center at their beautiful location (the Uncle Hunk's Junk Building) in downtown Elkhorn. Over 130 people registered to attend, and 11 area businesses contributed to making this event a success! Thank you!
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Mama T's Italian Restaurant, The Abbey Resort, East Troy, Brewery, Evergreen Golf Club, Someplace Else Restaurant, Moy's Restaurant, Friends on the Square, Los Tres Hermanos, Annie's Burger Town, Frank's Piggly Wiggly.
Check out all the photos here. |
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If you want to lift yourself up, life up someone else.
~Booker T. Washington
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| Job Shadows I am looking for companies interested in hosting students for job shadows in the following fields: Dentistry, entertainment, interior design, business real estate, accounting & finance, health science, education |
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DDHS Mock Interviews - January 2023 |
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DDHS Manufacturing Tours - January 2023
Continental Plastics • Precision Plus • Gateway Technical College |
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Badger Students Seeking Employment A current senior at Badger is looking for an opportunity for summer or permanent employment. She's interested in getting hands-on drafting/engineering experience. She has knowledge in CAD and some experience using Autodesk Fusion 360 and Inventor. Badger also has one student that is interested in doing something in the Bioscience / Biotechnology field and two students interested in IT, specifically programming. **Contact Lisa Pavett if you want more information. |
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| Upcoming Career Fair April 13, 2023
Upcoming Manufacturing Tour Looking for companies to host students from WWHS for a tour this spring. **Contact Lisa Pavett if your company would like to be a part of either of these events.
lisa@walworthbusiness.com |
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| | ELK Works Noon Whistle
YouTube Channel: @elkworks9175
Check out the playlist for Chris Trottier and Jon Anzalone's new video series here. Each video is approximately 15 minutes long. For upcoming sessions, check them out live, every Tuesday at noon on their YouTube channel or the EASD Community Engagement Facebook page.
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MIWC After Hours Event at Topsy Turvy - January 2023 |
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The last thing anyone wants, is to accept a new position without any training. WCEDA is here to help! Our two leadership training programs are just what you need to help your management teams gain the knowledge and confidence to effectively handle several different scenarios and situations in the workforce. Contact me for more information for the program that is the best fit for your management team members. |
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Improved Communication Skills, Priority Identification, Conflict Resolution, Bad Behavior Management, Worker Engagement, Avoidance of Harassment and Discrimination, Development of Leadership Tools Module III - In Progress Module I starts March 1, 2023.
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This advanced leadership series isn’t a one-off course. We’re presenting an opportunity to join others and work with an expert in organizational psychology, organizational development and change leadership on building the human side of your business. We know that our local business community is the most technically capable out there. We also know that what prevents us from realizing our greatness has a human face. Starting February 22, 10:30am - 2:30pm [More Info] |
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| Carrying on the Legacy: 50 years of R&L Spring Since 1972, R&L Spring, of Lake Geneva, has been family-owned and operated. For 50 years they have been producing precision coil and formed spring components for many different industries, including medical, automotive, and powersports. Check out their anniversary video! |
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| Badger High School Technology Education Department Recognized as a Program of Excellence
The Badger High School Technology Education Department will receive a prestigious “Program Excellence Award,” sponsored by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEAA). The award is among the highest honors given to technology and engineering programs. It is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the profession and students in superior K-12 technology and engineering education programs around the world. [Read on]
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| Adams Generators Receives Prestigious Generac Awards
Adams Generators is Proud to announce they were presented three prestigious awards at Generac’s National Conference hosted in Orlando, Florida. Over 8,000 Generac dealers attended the National Conference and only Adams Generators was presented with the Generac Impact Award. Adams Generators was one of five dealers to receive Generac’s Service Award as well as Generac’s Premier Dealer Award, the highest honor Generac bestows on a dealer.
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For past & present county developments, visit the newsletter section of our website here. |
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The Next Door Pub Lakeside on Lake Como is coming soon! W4118 Lakeshore Dr Lake Geneva | |
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To read more about each indicator, visit the newsletter section of our website here. |
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According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Wisconsin fell 0.0 percentage points in November 2022 to 3.3%. The state unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage points lower than the... |
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The 10-2 Treasury Yield Spread is the difference between the 10 year treasury rate and the 2 year treasury rate. A 10-2 treasury spread that approaches 0 signifies a "flattening" yield curve. A negative 10-2 yield... |
| Durable goods orders in the US, which measure the cost of orders received by manufacturers of goods meant to last at least three years, soared 5.6 percent month-over-month in December of 2022. It was the sharpest gain since... |
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The Average Crude Oil Spot Price calculates an equally weighted price of the WTI Crude Oil Price, Brent Crude Oil Price, and Dubai Crude Oil Price. This metric gives a nice overview of the broad crude oil market, rather than looking at one type... |
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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is beginning a regional broadband assessment in an effort to bring broadband to more Wisconsinites. The first step in the process is to conduct speed testing across the region. To take the test, residents and businesses simply need to visit, from their home or work location. It will only take a few moments and personal information is always protected and never shared. [Take the Test]
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Attention WCEDA members: We want to hear from you! We are booking 30-minute time slots to hear your updates and get feedback from you. It will help you get more value from us and help us improve our offerings. Click below to reserve a time that is convenient for you.
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Treasury clarifies rules governing ARP revenue replacement
As a recipient of an award under the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF), recipients are required to comply with Treasury’s Final Rule. Among other requirements, the Final Rule states “most of the provisions of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) apply to this program, including the Cost Principles and Single Audit Act requirements.” Treasury maintained the right to make certain exceptions to the Uniform Guidance and has provided various iterations of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to recipients providing clarity on the applicability of numerous regulations. [Read on]
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Visit our website for additional resources. |
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Ally Grant
WEDC’s Diverse Business Development Program is designed to promote inclusivity in Wisconsin’s economy by supporting existing, new and expanding businesses owned by minorities, women, LGBTQ individuals, veterans and people with disabilities. As part of this program, the new Ally Grant pilot initiative aims to foster the development of new and/or emerging diverse-based nonprofit organizations that support diverse business communities, with a specific focus on organizations WEDC has not previously funded. [Learn More]
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| WCEDA LOAN PROGRAM
Are you having trouble getting a loan? Are your revenues under $1 million? WCEDA may be able to HELP. We have a loan program through the USDA for small businesses called the HometownEntrepreneur Loan Program (HELP) that aims to help small business access capital. Many times we can work with banks or other programs like SBA or WHEDA to make a loan work for companies.
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[ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES] [CONTACT ME] |
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