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\"I applied back in October for a $250,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Unfortunately, we did not receive that grant,\" Adam said, then detailed next steps including a countywide Business Retention Expansion (BRE) program and a framework for a business walk in the industrial park to gather business feedback.

Adam said the BRE program would be administered by a committee of five partners: Dunn Economic Development, the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Menomonie, Xcel Energy and Dunn Energy Cooperative. He described a simultaneous build-out of a centralized database so BRE visit data from all partners can be pooled for reporting and trend analysis.

The Greater Menomonie Development Corporation is also working on a revolving loan fund intended to be available countywide; Adam said the fund would prioritize projects that include childcare or housing components so loans could be recycled to support additional projects over time. He said that work was spurred by a recent development proposal from Jeremiah Jardine.

Adam reported response to at least one regional request for information (RFI) from a large manufacturer and said Menomonie-area properties previously unavailable to inquiries were now being engaged as potential sites. He encouraged partners to support a county land sale scheduled for action at the full County Board the next day.

On entrepreneurship, Adam said he will launch Venture Home Menomonie next week at Office On Main, a partnership with Wyses Technologies (UW System IP servicer), UW–Stout and a local co‑working space. \"That'll be happening next Tuesday ... Starts at 5PM,\" he said, describing the program as a local hub that connects entrepreneurs to statewide resources.

Supervisor Barrier asked about a \"Musky Tank\" event mentioned in social media; Adam explained it is a local, public-facing version of an angel-investor networking initiative and a play on the television show \"Shark Tank.\" He said organizers are connected to the Chippewa Valley Angel Investors Network.

Committee discussion touched on coordination with regional entities such as West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning and the Regional Business Fund; Adam said he and partners are exploring options to ensure the new revolving loan fund would complement, not duplicate, existing regional financing programs.

No formal committee votes were taken on these items during the update; Adam asked the committee to promote community participation in the Dunn County comprehensive plan survey and to support upcoming initiatives.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dunn County Community Resources and Tourism Meeting - 03/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Adam, the county economic development lead, told the Community Resources and Tourism Committee that a $250,000 grant application to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation was not funded and outlined county-led business retention and financing plans.","taxTitle","Dunn County, Wisconsin","taxId",53943,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6111297,"Dunn County extension presents parenting, literacy and volunteer initiatives to committee",1011,70000,1081000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2752009-c2f60d4f2eff0c596f9e63546feaae62&start=70&end=1081","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2752009-c2f60d4f2eff0c596f9e63546feaae62/thumbnail_70000.jpg","/articles/6111297/Dunn-County/Wisconsin/Dunn-County-extension-presents-parenting-literacy-and-volunteer-initiatives-to-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6111297-1a607ec273d79daf123f03e940702ef6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172789&Signature=O4wKF9I2-a-OE8TM~T4NxVHDQ6-lY58X0IfuB6qI5xt0TMJHjkxle8jTIMTawSwLuCz0EtPRd-VjxuRZP09GJETSOAC7paqBQOfyP178DuakjE3gLSYaDcULk47sj4zY~64N-Kx6tCDHNBF5-dzSDnrciiBC1z89H4mqlqG1FoDtYERMY7fwK4muy3Xrj92tLUSKCVMOc2jXj762R5bqD1aEujJUbL8zRG0Kf8wOfGDdgt4UitgazJIUbcX8Jwdx7OAWCuxJ6EVZLY-PW3Wx0PFgcLjj7Tmydmp8P-taqvFYN1YBtxwTzhVIxhjI1auuqLX1WdmoM0ax7QIQZvaQWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Luisa Gerasimo, family educator for Extension in Dunn County, told the Community Resources and Tourism Committee that her office runs parenting education, literacy efforts and local volunteer projects that aim to connect families with evidence-based resources.

Gerasimo said the Extension runs court-ordered parenting classes, workshops for new and expectant parents, and local literacy programs, and highlighted a statewide virtual conference that drew more than 800 participants. \"I'm a family educator for extension in Dunn County,\" she said, then explained the longer title she uses for formal materials. She quoted a keynote, saying, \"there's no app to replace your lap,\" to underscore the program's emphasis on in-person reading and interaction.

The presentation put program details up front: the Extension offers a 6-week \"Raising a Thinking Child\" series, a required co-parenting course often taken by people referred through the courts, and a jail-based program called Making Reading Memories that practices interactive reading and recording for incarcerated parents. Gerasimo told the committee that about 90% of people in the jail-based class had never taken a parenting class before.

Gerasimo described new outreach tools: a set of one-page \"Just in Time Parenting\" handouts and audio recordings in multiple languages, which the statewide Extension team plans to roll out nationally in April. She said the local team has recorded readable audio for pages 1–4 and hired a Spanish reader where necessary. The materials are available through the Extension's redesigned site by age group.

To increase access to books, Extension placed a donated book bin in the remodeled Human Services waiting area (between Vet Services and Birth-to-3 services). Gerasimo said the public library and other partners will replenish donations and that the bin has moved a large number of books into family hands.

Gerasimo also described the return of a United Way Day of Caring after a multi-year gap. She said about 150 volunteers participated in morning projects and that organizers estimated the donated labor at roughly $16,000 based on nonprofit valuation guidelines. She read two thank-you notes from beneficiaries, including the Dunn County Historical Society and the Center for Independent Living, describing tangible repairs and cleanup that volunteers completed.

Committee members praised the outreach and attendance numbers: Gerasimo said Dunn County often ranks in the top four counties statewide for participation in Extension classes, noting both in-person and online offerings. She closed by stressing that the Extension provides quick, evidence-backed referrals for parents seeking help with everyday challenges.

Questions from supervisors ranged from program details to examples of age-appropriate books; Gerasimo said staff and volunteers help select books and coach caregivers that it is \"okay to screw up\" while reading and to keep the interaction going.

Gerasimo left the meeting for a concurrent United Way board meeting after her presentation and the committee moved on to other agenda items.","Luisa Gerasimo, family educator for Extension in Dunn County, told the Community Resources and Tourism Committee that her office runs parenting education, literacy efforts and local volunteer projects that aim to connect families with evidence-based resources.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6111287,"Dunn County communications announces electronics recycling day, weekly digest and comprehensive-plan outreach",499,2109000,2608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2752009-c2f60d4f2eff0c596f9e63546feaae62&start=2109&end=2608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2752009-c2f60d4f2eff0c596f9e63546feaae62/thumbnail_2109000.jpg","/articles/6111287/Dunn-County/Wisconsin/Dunn-County-communications-announces-electronics-recycling-day-weekly-digest-and-comprehensive-plan-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6111287-7cc3fc7cde744d0b77a6994a27d58878/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172789&Signature=WTQyvLtoQVitmCKrD3wbsx2jz8LaO9u2UKZJuk8UiPUfDGUn0gmOetlGWFFW2kwMhmVPjPnlfMhW~2wGgnU4eHuVZ~~2eRwvvGJnXk3btokMu9qtk9qyRjFgLozNmWk3f33r4BNI868mUYUAzLs~NFvKvnFZZyGTG04VmlWHk8F3phV0e138tJTNGExiq-Qyuq4b9rkCuxD5H6OJae97Ia1BsxtDe3qWr0fYHbZ4x7IIFvllYvf9NpRuEO33~dN~vy~UOvmz-WyeL68Xhtx5XMAT0ZAXNINZiwsQOck7tMwkMODcgWB2M-J5CzjOtYAP~Aks1C539aBCwfl-grRbRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chris, the county communications lead, updated the committee on outreach and public information projects including an electronics recycling collection day, a weekly county-board email digest and a communications series to promote the county comprehensive plan.

Chris said communications coordinated with third-party electronics recycling partners and will host a free county electronics collection day at the Fairgrounds in May; specific accepted items were listed in a press release distributed by communications staff. \"The cool thing about that ... is they have certain numbers that they need to meet in terms of recycled materials. So they support these kinds of programs and at no cost to us,\" Chris said.

Chris also said he began a weekly email to the County Board and staff earlier in the year to improve internal awareness of county activities. \"I started a weekly email out to the county board and staff,\" he said, and reported positive feedback on the digest's reception.

On outreach for the Dunn County comprehensive plan, communications staff are producing a short video series called \"How Dunn Works,\" beginning with Tammy Traxler, to explain the comp‑plan process and drive survey responses. Communications is also supporting partner organizations' events and public notices, including assistance for United Way fundraising and other county press releases.

Doug Mel is the county's outside communications contractor; Chris said Mel works on a variable-billing basis for items such as the electronics collection press release. Krista and Deanna were credited for social-media posting and newsletter distribution that help promote classes and county events.

Committee members asked clarification questions about duplication with regional planning programs and about the schedule of meeting rooms for upcoming sessions; Chris confirmed the next committee meeting date and room changes ahead of tax season.","Dunn County communications staff described a county-hosted electronics recycling collection day supported by manufacturer take-back programs, a new weekly email digest for county board and staff, and a \"How Dunn Works\" series to boost completion of the comprehensive plan survey.","actionData","errors"]

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