The Buzz from WCEDA - upcoming networking events you won't want to miss and much more... |
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There are no traffic jams on the extra mile.
~ Zig Ziglar
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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's Annual State of the County
Tuesday, June 27 • 7:30-9:00 am From an economic standpoint, Walworth County is still very strong. This is good for local businesses and good for businesses looking to locate here.
Join us to find out more about the state of the county, including state and region perspectives. This is a great opportunity to learn how our taxes are being spent, as well as the tax implications for the future and how this all impacts business development going forward. |
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| Mark Luberda
Walworth County Administrator
Mark Luberda assumed the role of County Administrator in January 2020. He has nearly 30 years’ experience as a local government manager, having most recently served as the Director of Administration for the City of Franklin, WI, where he worked for 13 years. He has previously worked for the Town of Caledonia, Kenosha County, and the Geneva National Resort homeowners associations. He has a Masters of Public Administration from Indiana University. |
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| Tom Walsh Economist, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Tom Walsh is a Labor Market Economist for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Tom started covering the seven county southeastern Wisconsin region in March of 2019. Prior to this position, he was a Data Analyst for Milwaukee Area Technical College and worked in multiple roles for DWD. |
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What a successful event! Thank you to all who joined us.
Event Links -
Full Event Video - Click on the description below the video to navigate the key moments.
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Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships. ~Michael Jordan
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| Latino Economic Unsummit
Friday May 5th I attended the 2023 Sustainability and Innovation 5th Annual Latino Economic Unsummit, hosted by the Latino Chamber of Commerce of SEW. I had the honor of participating on one of their panels to discuss access to workforce training and programs for businesses. It was an excellent discussion! |
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Biz Town with Elkhorn Area Middle School
May 15th I volunteered at Junior Achievements Biz Town in Milwaukee. The 6th grade class from the Elkhorn Middle School had the awesome opportunity to to spend the day there learning life and career readiness skills. I was in the Fox 6 News Room. The kids learned all about what it takes run a TV show, and they loved it. It was an awesome day! | |
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Delavan-Darien High School Mock Interviews 5/16/23 |
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Leadership training is key!
Leadership training is essential for all levels of management within a company.
WCEDA’s leadership training is a valuable investment for any company, regardless of the level of management. Effective leadership training can help managers and leaders at all levels to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to lead successful teams, navigate complex challenges, and achieve strategic goals. |
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For junior leaders and new managers, The Fundamentals of Supervision training provides the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively lead a team, communicate with colleagues, and make informed decisions. This training can cover areas such as communication, conflict resolution, time management, and goal setting, among others. |
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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 Modules can be taken individually and in any order. NEW! Virtual or In Person Class Options
Module III starts June 21, 2023. [More Info/Upcoming Sessions] |
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For senior leaders and those who need to brush up on their leadership skills, Top-Level Leadership training is crucial. This type of training may cover advanced leadership strategies, such as managing teams across different cultures and geographies, leading organizational change, and developing strategic vision and direction. It also includes training on emerging technologies, and other relevant topics that will help leaders stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices in management.
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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. Next session starts June 21.
Contact Susan Smolarek for information how your management team can join in the next session.
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| Summer 2023 Online LEAN SIX SIGMA Classes
May 15 - August 7, 2023 Register at training.gtc.edu - 12-Week Lean Manufacturing Principles
- 12-Week LSS Green Belt - Part A
- 12-Week LSS Green Belt - Part B
- 12-Week LSS Green to Black Belt (623-817E)
Cost: $1449 Please contact Rick Lofy (lofyr@gtc.edu) or 262-215-6725 with any questions. |
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Electrical Workshops
Back by popular demand, Gateway Technical College is offering a series of Electrical workshops designed to build the strength of your maintenance team. The 4-hour, hands-on workshops are designed for industrial maintenance and plant employees who are responsible for repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial electrical equipment. Workshops are held at Gateway’s SC Johnson iMET Center 2320 Renaissance Blvd, Sturtevant, WI [Learn More] |
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Please help us welcome WCEDA's recent new members! |
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Half Day Virtual Labor Law Clinics These interactive, educational web conferences are open to the public and are held 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Noon.
Most topics are expanded versions of those presented at DWD’s In-Person Labor Law Clinics and Friday Fundamentals Webinars.
[View upcoming sessions] |
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| Business VSQG & Agriculture Waste Clean Sweep Event Friday - June 23, 2023 Business, Agriculture - No Electronics Location: Walworth County Public Works, W4097 County Rd NN, Elkhorn WI 53121 Time: Business: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Agriculture: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm [More Info] |
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| IGNITE Your Business with Strategic Networking
Do YOU want things to run more smoothly in your business, with better systems and better help? Do you want to scale your business FASTER? Are you tired of feeling frustrated with a lack of sales? Come join us on June 8, 2023 from 10am – 2pm to Grow Your Business Exponentially – Without the Overwhelm Date: June 8th, 2023 Location: The Ridge Hotel, W4240 WIS-50 W, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Time: 10am – 2pm (Lunch Included)
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Wisconsin Level Up Convention How to Build & Attract Talent for Wisconsin's Future Wednesday, June 21, 2023 • 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
The Ridge, Lake Geneva
Attend the Wisconsin Level Up Convention and learn from statewide business partners and educational leaders about how to transform your educational programs to prepare students for the workforce. Tracks are designed help you build and support creative academic and career programs in your district as well as to connect you to Wisconsin businesses to enhance opportunities for your students.
In this innovative conference, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from industry professionals and to network with School District Administrators, CTE Coordinators, Business Leaders, Chambers, Educators and School Board Members from all across the state. [More Info] |
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| Markets and Community Events
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For past & present county developments, visit the newsletter section of our website here. |
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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 0.2 percentage points in March 2023 to 2.5%. The state unemployment rate was 1.0 percentage points lower than the national... |
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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... |
| New orders for US manufactured durable goods rose by 1.1 percent from a month earlier in April 2023, following an upwardly revised 3.3 percent growth in March and easily beating market expectations of a 1.0 percent decline... |
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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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| A special announcement from Precision Plus
Michael J Reader, President and Owner of Precision Plus, addresses the public on the recent acquisition of Iseli Company, located in Walworth, WI.
In addition, Precision Plus is thrilled to have been ranked among the Top 50 Workplaces by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, making it the company's second-consecutive Top Workplaces award. |
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| Advia Advancing Lives Grant
The Advia Foundation was proud to provide an Advancing Lives Grant to New Beginnings Crisis Center of Elkhorn, WI to aid them in their mission: "To provide supportive services and advocacy for all primary and secondary victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment and human trafficking." Thank you for the important work you're doing and the difference it makes in our communities!
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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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2023 Market Outlook
Where We Stand is a 2023 market outlook report produced by Transamerica that explores the U.S. Economy, U.S. Stocks, Interest Rates, Credit and Income, International Stocks, and Wilcards. Every year has its wild cards capable of creating market impacts upon short notice and/or flying a notch or two below the radar in terms of immediate market concerns or opportunity. We have identified six of them. [Full Report]
WCEDA member, Transamerica, is hosting two free informational events on the evening of June 28th at the Lake Geneva Library called Beyond Money. [More Info]
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| Business is booming in Whitewater
“I sincerely hope that our current and future community members and investors see the recent string of economic development as the start of a trend that is only going to improve and pick up speed as we sharpen our focus on job creation, housing, and exemplary customer service. In short, the City of Whitewater is open for business,” said City Manager of Whitewater, John Weidl. [Read the full article]
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Visit our website for additional resources. |
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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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| We Energies Rewarding Responders Grant
The foundation will award $100,000 per year. The maximum grant amount awarded will be $2,000 per project and must be used within two years. Only one grant application per organization will be accepted.
Emergency response agencies can apply now through June 15. [More Info] |
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| Caring For Elderly Parents Is Easier With Planning
As elderly parents approach their end-of-life years, important decisions about their care may fall onto your shoulders. If you're unsure where to start, please contact us and we'll lead you through it. [Read the blog post] |
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| Incumbent Workers Training (IWT)
In today’s ever-changing marketplace, the importance of job training has never been greater. Forward Careers's Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) grant is a way to keep your organization competitive.
Start your application now. The next round will be in the fall. [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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| 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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