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Sawyer County EDC reports grant writing, business incubator and marketing efforts
Summary
Adam Lamore, executive director of the Sawyer County Economic Development Corporation, reported on grant applications for property purchase to house a business incubator, technical assistance grants, a profit‑mastery course, sponsorship outreach, and forthcoming video marketing to attract business and residents.
Adam Lamore, executive director of the Sawyer County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), briefed the board on recent business‑support work, grant applications and local marketing projects.
Lamore said he and staff attended the governor’s economic development conference and that federal grant uncertainty is affecting planning. He said the EDC operates a virtual business incubator supported by a two‑year Thrive grant that provides $25,000 per year and that he is preparing an application to USDA Rural Development for funds to acquire property that could house a physical incubator and generate rental revenue.
Lamore also reported applying for state technical‑assistance funding, running a recent Profit Mastery accounting course (with positive feedback), and launching video marketing that highlights reasons to live and do business in Sawyer County. He said the EDC has raised sponsorships for continued operations and encouraged community support via the EDC website and Facebook.
Lamore discussed other work including one‑on‑one business consulting, outreach to past sponsors, and small‑scale projects to sustain the incubator after Thrive funding ends. He said the final makeup of an incubator home is not finalized and potential sites are under consideration.
Ending: Lamore asked board members to support outreach and promotion efforts and said he will report grant outcomes when they are known.
