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Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don’t want to. ~ Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group
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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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Walworth County Child Care Study
Snapshot Study of Child Care from a Walworth County, Wisconsin Perspective, August, 2022. Prepared by Walworth County Economic Development Alliance (WCEDA) [Read the Report]
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All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.
~Walt Disney
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| | | Upcoming Career Fair April 13, 2023
Scan the QR code to register or click here. |
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| | Entrepreneurship Class Project Mentorship
Area business men and women helped EAHS students create business plans and strategies for a product they were tasked with developing. The students are researching and building a new business plan and then going to pitch their plan to a panel of experts, and the mentors will support, guide, and coach the students to their destination. |
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MIWC Quarterly Member Meeting Rescheduled for Thursday, March 2 • 4-5:30pm at Custom Service Plastics 201 Sheridan Springs Road If you are a MIWC member or a manufacturer who is interested in joining and would like to attend, contact Lisa at lisa@walworthbusiness.com. |
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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 8, 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 March 1, 10:30am - 2:30pm [More Info] |
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**Both of WCEDA's leadership training courses qualify!!! |
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Incumbent Worker Training Grant Applications are due at noon on Friday, March 3, 2023.
Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) grant is a way to keep your organization competitive. Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the IWT program provides both workers and employers with the opportunity to build and maintain a quality workforce and increase competitiveness. It is a type of work-based training and upskilling designed to ensure that employees of a company can acquire the skills necessary to retain employment and advance within the company, or to acquire the skills necessary to avert a layoff. [More Info] [Application]
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| Table Talks Conversation Series March 1, 2023 • 8:30-10am • Free University of WI-Whitewater, Community Engagement Center
Gather around the table and talk with area experts about topics that matter in today's business climate. We will be discussing all things workforce at this first meeting of the minds! Let's discuss how to navigate the current workforce climate by covering topics like talent attraction & retention, workplace trends, benefit packaging, job seeker preferences, employer needs, and more. [Learn More]
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Early stage investing: Statewide, local trends will be examined March 9 in Whitewater The state of angel and venture capital investment in Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin’s Whitewater region will be examined Thursday, March 9 at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center.
[Learn More]
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Southeast Wisconsin Veterans in the Workforce Spring Summit Tue, March 28, 2023, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Veterans in the Workforce Summit is a quarterly convening of veteran-friendly employers and employment resources providing businesses of every size with critical information on recruiting, assessing, and retaining veteran- and military-affiliated talent. [Learn More] |
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| Advocate Aurora Health Community Education Programs
https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/classes-events/ Featured education opportunities:
Walk with a Doc – now in Elkhorn and Burlington! Hands-only CPR Healthy Living with Chronic Pain Stepping On – Falls prevention workshop Babysitting Basics Confused about Medicare?
Blood Pressure Clinic/Screenings Stroke Support Group Memory Café Parkinson Movement and Music Exercise class Breastfeeding Basics Bringing Baby Home Infant CPR & Safety Preparing for Labor & Birth |
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For past & present county developments, visit the newsletter section of our website here. |
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New Horse Arena at Walworth County Fairgrounds
Located on the Walworth County Fairgrounds is Wisconsin's new and affordable horse event headquarter. The posts are set for the new arena!
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| Governor Evers approves WIS 67 resurfacing near Williams Bay
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers signed a $2.45 million contract for improvements along WIS 67 (Elkhorn Road), from Geneva Street to Glenwood Drive, near Williams Bay in Walworth County. Work is scheduled to begin March 1, weather permitting. [Read On] |
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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 0.1 percentage points in December 2022 to 3.2%. 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, sank 4.5% month-over-month in January of 2023, the most since April of 2020, and reversing... |
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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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| Form Wealth Advisors Celebrates 25 Years
25 years..as some may relate, it has gone by in a flash. It seems like just yesterday we were getting started with many of you. Yet in reality, we have shared many conversations over 20+ years and have become equally invested in each other’s lives. 25 years...and we're just getting started. [Read on] |
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| | Precision Plus Receives Special Award for Investment in the Next Generation
Precision Plus received the Special Award for Investment in the Next Generation at the 34th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards.
This award adds to Precision Plus’s record of workforce development and company culture recognitions after being named among Top Workplaces 2022 by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. [Read on]
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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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Visit our website for additional resources. |
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| $5,000 in grants is being awarded to veteran owned businesses!
The Command Post is a business accelerator program specifically designed to serve military- and veteran-affiliated businesses with less than $1 million in annual revenue looking to scale and accelerate their growth. The Command Post program provides emerging veteran and military affiliated business owners with technical assistance, access to resources, and leadership development education to scale the growth of their businesses. [Learn More]
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| Wisconsin Tax Bulletin The Wisconsin Tax Bulletin (WTB) is a quarterly newsletter published by the Department of Revenue. It includes information about taxes administered by the department, including income, corporation franchise, sales and use, excise tax, and withholding taxes.
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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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| Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE)
C-PACE is a property tax-assessment financing mechanism for energy & water
efficiency and renewable energy improvements to commercial properties. Benefits include: finance up to 100% of hard + soft costs, fixed rate, long-term: 20 – 30 years, tenants share cost & savings, transfers to new owner upon sale, potential off-balance sheet treatment, reduce waste & improve experience. [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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| Forward Analytics Housing Hurdle Report
Since 2010, the aging of the oldest baby boomers into their retirement years has been a major factor in Wisconsin’s current labor shortage. As the younger half of that generation ages past 65 and out of the labor force during 2020-2030, these shortages will likely worsen. Perhaps equally as important us that in 2030, the number of housing units occupied by residents 65 or older will increase by 80% compared to 2010. As a result, during this decade Wisconsin will need to build nearly 140,000 housing units to accommodate its under 65 population. [Read the full report]
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Three Reasons Why You Should Equip Your Business with Narcan Kits 1. Overdoses from Opioid Use are Increasing in Wisconsin and Walworth County
According to Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Opioid overdose deaths from 2014-2021 totaled 7,436. Overdose deaths increased each year throughout the period 2018-2021 with 839 deaths in 2018 and 1,425 deaths in 2021. Drug overdose deaths for the state of Wisconsin have been above average every month since November 2019. [Read On]
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