Economic Development
Economic Development
Economic development is an important component of vibrant communities. In Green County we are fortunate to have strong networks support businesses, entrepreneurs, and community economic development.
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Extension is happy to assist with providing community or organizational education or facilitation. Examples of such work have included:
- Facilitating multistakeholder collaborative meetings to support community economic development;
- Facilitating downtown market analysis work;
- Providing research-based educational information on broadband; and
- Facilitating First Impressions efforts.
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Downtown Market Analysis
Identifying downtown market opportunities through data. Understanding trade areas and improving sales, exploring development opportunities, and demonstrating the economic importance of downtown.
First Impressions
Identifying community development opportunities through new perspectives. Learning about the strengths and weaknesses of similar communities, and discover community improvement strategies.
Small Business Development
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides free counseling for those considering a business start-up or existing businesses looking to expand.
Broadband & Telecommuting
Increased access to broadband provides opportunities across a wide range of areas, including positive impacts to economies, education, health, and quality of life.
Cheese Country Trail Survey
A collaborative assessment resulting in an overall evaluation of local economic impacts of this important recreational asset.
Center for Community and Economic Development
In addition to the program and resource links above, the Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED) is the UW-Extension outreach unit that provides applied research, educational programs, and assistance on community and economic development to individuals, local governments, and community organizations. Current areas of emphasis include:
- Regional economics
- Community demographic and market analysis
- Business district market analysis
- Local food systems
- Community marketing and branding
- Community placemaking
- Community preparedness
- Asset-based sustainable development
- Tourism business development
- Entrepreneurship development
Victoria Solomon
Community Development Educator, Extension Green County
Email: victoria.solomon@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-328-9440
