Committee recommends $200 participation in WEDC Connect Communities program

Nov 3, 2026

Staff described benefits of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's Connect Communities program — training and eligibility for grants — and the committee voted to recommend paying the $200 participation fee and pursuing the program for downtown development assistance.

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Staff described the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's (WEDC) Connect Communities program as a means to access training and grant resources aimed at downtown and community development. Committee members discussed who would attend the trainings (staff or contracted community development personnel) and whether the city would receive direct monetary benefits from participation.

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