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THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S SMALL BUSINESS ACADEMY | ||||||||||||
![]() Let’s grow our business skills, together. 2025 Small Business Academy May 6-9, 2025 This free event offers flexible scheduling. You choose the virtual and in-person sessions that meet your needs. Review the agendaAs many small business owners will tell you, there’s the part you’re passionate about—and then there’s all the other stuff that comes with owning a business. You know, all the financial, legal, marketing, logistical, and technological work it takes to run a business. The Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy offers practical advice from business owners who have successfully made it through the initial stages of starting and growing their companies. It also features workshops that cover topics like:
If you’re considering starting a business, trying to grow your existing small business, or trying to get an idea or a startup off the ground, take advantage of this free, annual virtual and in-person event. Virtual Events May 6-8 8:00 AM to Noon Each Day IN PERSON MAY 9th La Crosse La Crosse County Administrative Center 212 6th Street North (lower level) La Crosse WI 54601 ...Full Story Here ![]() | ||||||||||||
City of Prairie du Chien, partners and officials celebrate grand opening of ‘Prairie Eco Cottages’ | ||||||||||||
![]() Prairie Eco Cottages held a grand opening event on April 21 where participants could get a closer look at the solar field and cottage-style apartments now offered to the community. The property, which is within walking distance to downtown Prairie du Chien, includes two buildings, each with 12 units, garages and private driveway parking, playground, and community room. One-, two-, and three-bedroom units have been available to rent to income-qualified tenants since January... ![]() | ||||||||||||
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Governor Evers announces funding for county forest public access roads maintenance | ||||||||||||
![]() LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Seven area counties in our area will receive a combined $45,600 in County Forest Road Aids for the 2025 fiscal year. Governor Tony Evers announced the funding Wednesday along with the Wisconsin DOT as part of the statewide County Forest Road Aids program, which distributes over $320,000 to counties across the state to maintain public access roads in county forests. Clark County will receive the largest local allocation at $15,761, followed by Rusk County with $7,925. Other local recipients include Chippewa County ($6,232), Eau Claire County ($6,150), Jackson County ($2,975), Juneau County ($1,916), and Wood County ($3,582). ...Full Story Here Ken Notes: Jackson County has some great places to explore! ![]() | ||||||||||||
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RFHS senior owns thriving baking biz | ||||||||||||
![]() Ever since Brunkhorst was young, he loved helping his mother out in the kitchen whenever he could. He would chop vegetables or do whatever he could to assist. He also remembers growing up watching Food Network, which sparked the interest further. In middle school, Brunkhorst found the most enjoyment from baking, so he leaned into it. When Brunkhorst needed funds to take a school trip to Europe, he started a baking business called Gage’s Sweets for Switzerland. The business blew up outside of anything he could imagine, and he also helped create a baking-specific class for people to take at RFHS. At his business, Brunkhorst baked for events including Sip and Shop at the Hastings Golf Club, weddings, baby and bridal showers and birthday parties. The first order he received was one he will remember forever... ![]() | ||||||||||||
Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission (MRRPC) | ||||||||||||
![]() Working together to make the Mississippi River Region a great place to live and work.The Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission provides planning and economic development services to improve the region`s environment, economy and quality of life. We serve a nine county region, providing studies and planning services, resources and data to help with your grant applications or reporting needs, and business loans. StaffJON BINGOL Executive Director jon@mrrpc.com KEN HARWOOD Planner ken@mrrpc.com JACK ZABROWSKI Senior Planner Jack@mrrpc.com SARAH OFTE Senior Office Manager sarah@mrrpc.com 811 Monitor St. Suite 201 La Crosse, WI 54603 Phone: 608.785.9396 Fax: 608.785.9394 Email: plan@mrrpc.com ![]() | ||||||||||||
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