Thrive Economic Development proposes regional partnership with Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation

Aug 5, 2026

Thrive Economic Development told the Fort Atkinson City Council it plans to partner with the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation to provide backbone administration and expanded services while keeping Thrive’s board authority intact; the move would lower municipal base dues and add a fee-for-service option.

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Deb Reinbold, president of Thrive Economic Development, presented a proposal to align Thrive as staff for the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation while retaining Thrive’s nonprofit status and board authority. Reinbold said the partnership would provide administrative, HR and financial backbone support, add staff capacity, and open access to national philanthropic partners without reducing local services.

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