PROGRAM AREAS

	Agriculture
	Community Development
	Family Living
	Horticulture
	Nutrition Education
	4-H Youth Development

OFFICE RESOURCES

OTHER RESOURCES

	Green County Government
	InfoSource
	UWEX Cooperative Extension
	UWEX Publications

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The Building Communities is an educational series offered via live, interactive Web and audio-conferencing. The UW-Extension Center for Community Economic Development developed the series to introduce communities to a variety of community and economic development tools and resources. The Green County UW-Extension Office hosts a local site for participating in the series.

Programs in the 2006-2007 Series will be held on the third Friday of the month from 10:00-11:00 A.M. from September 2006-May 2007 (skipping December). Programs are broadcast live via Wisline Web to the Green County UW-Extension office. If you would like to attend any of the sessions free of charge register with Jayne Butts at 608-328-9441 or jayne.butts@ces.uwex.edu.

Workforce Housing , October 13, 2006

This program will provide a brief overview of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) programs. The partnership between Pitney Bowes Corporation, the City of Appleton, and Outagamie County to provide affordable housing to Pitney Bowes workers will be featured. Join Antonio Riley, Executive Director the WHEDA, officials from Pitney Bowes, and officials from Appleton to discuss this successful project.

Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA), November 10, 2006

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (TEA) grants of up to $1 million are available for transportation improvements that are essential for an economic development project. Over $63 million has been granted to 167 Wisconsin Communities through this program. Communities that have utilized the TEA program will participate in this session and share their experiences.

BID Program , January 12, 2007

The January program will feature Chuck Law and the BID program.  Wisconsin communities with successful BID programs will be featured including the BID managers in these communities. Chuck works extensively with agency and institutional partners such as Wisconsin's local government associations, Wisconsin Main Street program, Wisconsin Downtown Action Council, Wisconsin Historical Society, and the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation.

Department of Commerce: Community Development Block Grants, February 9, 2007

This program will be conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and will feature discussion about one of their financial assistance programs: Community Development Block Grants. The Community Development Block Grant program provides grants to communities to loan to businesses for startup, retention, and expansion projects based on the number of jobs create or retained.

Department of Ag Trade and Consumer Protection, March 9, 2007

Ron Nilsestuen, Secretary of DATCP, will provide an overview of DATCP's priority initiatives. Two under consideration for this session are: the Working Lands initiative and DATCP's role in supporting the development of Wisconsin's BioBased Industries.

Wisconsin Department of Tourism: Joint Effort Marketing (JEM), April 13, 2007

The WIsconsin Department of Tourism will present this program on Joint Effort Marketing (JEM). The JEM grant program awards $1.1 million each year to help non-profit tourism organizations attract visitors through unique events and promotions.

Wisconsin Department of Revenue: Tax Incremental Financing (TIF), May 11, 2007

The Department of Natural Resource Bureau of Community Financial Assistance Programs or the Wisconsin Department of Revenue will present this program about Tax Incremental Financing (TIF).