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; and
- Facilitating First Impressions efforts.
Find a Resource
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.
More Statewide Community Development Resources
Community Economic Development
Collaborating with and providing resources for community leaders to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for Wisconsin residents.
Community Food Systems
Working with community organizations, tribal partners and local governments to promote community food systems development.
UW Center for Cooperatives
Seeking to increase understanding about cooperatives by fostering scholarship and learning among academics, the cooperative community, policy makers, and the public.
Victoria Solomon
Community Development Educator, Extension Green County
Email: victoria.solomon@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-328-9440
