Community development educator reports grants, entrepreneurship work and laptop distribution plans
Jun 9, 2026
Joseph Miller briefed the committee on community development activities including 300 applications reviewed for the Create Wisconsin artist grant ($120,000 awarded to 16 artists), work on Rural Entrepreneurial Ventures teams in Hurley and Mercer, a WEDC grant awarded to the Hurley Chamber, and plans for additional laptop distributions via United Way Techquity.
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Joseph Miller, Community Development Educator, summarized recent outreach and grant activity. Miller said he reviewed 300 applications as a juror for the Create Wisconsin statewide artist grant that awarded $120,000 to 16 artists, and reported that a WEDC Small Business Development Grant was awarded to the Hurley Chamber of Commerce; Miller provided a letter of support and said Extension will assist during the grant lifecycle through January 2028.
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