The WRP Board of Directors voted to postpone the 2020 Rural Summit to April 21-22, 2021 at Hotel Marshfield. This was a difficult decision but a necessary one as we help our rural areas reopen and get the economy back on track again.
Look for our "Road to Rural Recovery" campaign that we will be launching soon to help aid in this recovery of small businesses & communities across the State!
Offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
USDA and its Federal partners have programs that can be used to provide immediate and long-term assistance to rural communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. These programs can support recovery efforts for rural residents, businesses and communities through: • technical, training, and management assistance; • financial assistance; and • state and local assistance.
Re-Open Guidelines for Businesses
Wisconsin businesses look forward to a future when they can return to providing the products and services their customers need and crave, unencumbered by threats to the health of their employees and those they serve. Working toward that future will require the gradual adoption of new business practices that reflect the evolving reality of the COVID-19 pandemic and our success in mitigating the effects of this unprecedented global health emergency.
With input from national and state health and industry experts and in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, the Wisconsin Department of Tourism and our regional economic development partners, WEDC has compiled a series of industry-specific documents to help you get back to business while taking the necessary precautions to maximize safety. Following these guidelines will help us all get Wisconsin’s economy back on track.
Enhanced Unemployment Benefits in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act– FINAL VERSION
As our small businesses face trying times here are resources that can offer aid and relief options.
Supporting Thriving & Resilient Communities
Wisconsin’s voice for collaborative action on issues to support rural communities!
Wisconsin Rural Partners, Inc. (WRP) serves as a network hub for organizations, government agencies and people working to make rural Wisconsin a better place.
We strive through our work to build leadership for the communities of rural Wisconsin.
Through our annual Rural Summit, annual Small Community Forums, monthly Rural Updates and other events, we communicate the needs and successes of rural Wisconsin to policy-makers at the local, state and federal levels.
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Since December 1992, the organization has served as Wisconsin’s State Rural Development Council (SRDC) through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Wisconsin Rural Partners Inc. is a neutral, nonprofit organization that brings together a cross section of residents, organizations & leaders that cross political affiliations & organizational boundaries to advance initiatives important to rural communities throughout the state.
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DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
RECOGNIZING COMMUNITIES & ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE MADE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR RURAL AREAS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND SHEER GRIT
Overcoming challenges to make good things happen in rural areas is difficult. We want to share success stories with other rural areas and the world so we can learn from one another and prove that, although many rural areas are struggling, there are places that are having success, which creates hope for all of us.
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IDENTIFYING THE TOP ISSUES FACING RURAL WISCONSIN
The Summit is an event that brings together people who care about the future of rural Wisconsin – and their community.
Rural challenges are well-documented. This year’s theme, “Vibrant Rural Communities: From Talk to Action” will focus on how small cities, villages and towns throughout our state are taking positive steps to shape a brighter future. Come curious, leave inspired!
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HELPING WISCONSIN'S SMALL COMMUNITIES, VILLAGES AND TOWNS THRIVE!
These forums provide resources and a venue for you, your neighbors, colleagues and friends to discuss the challenges & opportunities of economic growth, education for the 21st Century, civic issues and life in Wisconsin's small (and mighty) communities.
WISCONSIN RURAL PARTNERS, INC.
204 Waffle Street, Kendall, WI 54638
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