WHAT'S The NEWS?
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31st Current Issues Affecting Local Government Officials UW Extension Wisline: Developing the Annual Budget Wisline Teleconference 10:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Nearest location: Baldwin, WI St. Croix Co. Ag Center. Other locations are available. Additional Wislines are scheduled for November and December, 2009, and February through April 2010. For more information, contact Pierce County Cooperative Extension 715-273-6781 or the Ag Center 715-684-3301.
- The St. Croix Valley Foreclosure Intervention Task Force has completed homeowner education materials for use in Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix Counties. Please contact Darien Simon (715-273-6781) if you would like more information.
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Economic Development
NxlevelTM Entrepreneurs Course, a 12-session training program focusing on teaching the art of better business practices will begin at UW-River Falls. The cost is $250 including books and handouts, and completion of the course will include writing a business plan. To register, call the UW-River Falls Small Business Development Center at 715-425-0620 or email tina.kelly@uwrf.edu
Educational Opportunity
UW Online Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management Program begins, a collaboration between US- Parkside, UW-River Falls, UW-Stout, UW-Superior, and UW-Extension. For more information, please see sustain.wisconsin.edu or call 1-877-UW-Learn (895-3276) or email sustainable@learn.uwsa.edu. Courses include environmental studies, accounting, environmental policy, management, information systems, and logistics, supply chain management, and sustainability. An Associate’s Degree or UW course equivalent is required to begin the program.
Local Government
22nd Local Government Budget and Finance Workshop for Town and Village Officials. Eau Claire Sleep Inn & Suites - 5872 Sept. 22 33rd Ave. Corner of Hwy 29 and Hwy T. Registration required, $55 fee if registration is on or before September 14. Please contact the Wisconsin Towns Association (Phone: (715) 526-3157. Fax: (715) 524-3917) or the Cooperative Extension office for a brochure and registration form. Other dates and locations are available.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AND COOPERATIVE EXTENSION RESOURCES
Government Websites
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
- Small Business Development Center - Information and counseling for those starting on owning a business. The SBDC and UWEX offer periodic Small Business Counseling Days for one-on-one assistance. Please call Darien SImon (715-273-6781) for more information or to schedule and appointment.
- Pierce County Economic Development Corporation
- Travel Pierce County
- The SCORE Association -
Counselor's to America's Small Business.
- St. Croix Valley Job Center - Serving the communities of Baldwin, Bay City, Beldenville, Deer Park, East Ellsworth, Ellsworth, Elmwood, Emerald, Glenwood City, Hager CIty, Hammond, Hudson, Maiden Rock, New Richmond, Plum City, Prescott, River Falls, ROberts, Saint Joseph, Somerset, Spring Valley, Star Prairie, WIlson and Woodville.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
STAFF
If you have any questions regarding Community Resource
Development in Pierce County, please contact:
Darien Simon
Pierce County - UW Extension
Office Building
412 West Kinne Street
Box 69
Ellsworth, WI 54011-0069
Phone: 715-273-3531 Ext 6663
Fax: 715-273-6859
Email:
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