CLARK COUNTY EVENTS

Clean Sweep

Clark County hosted a county wide Clean Sweep in September 2024. Our goal is to host another Clean Sweep event in 2026 or 2027.

RELATED LINKS OF INTEREST

• UW – Extension Community, Natural Resource and Economic Development
  (see contact information at bottom of page)
• Clark County Economic Development Corporation
• Clark County Government

Community and Government News From Around the State

• New Reports Highlight Growth and Challenges for Business Owners of Color in Wisconsin
  January 13, 2025
  Despite growth and success, business owners of color face key challenges, including access to financing, business locations, and anti-Asian racism stemming from the pandemic. A series of new reports out of UW-Madison’s Community Economic Development program highlight the growth and challenges faced by business owners of color in Wisconsin. The four special reports provide a […]
• Wisconsin’s agricultural industry tops $116.3 billion in increase from previous years; dairy sector represents 6.5% of state’s economic activity
  November 18, 2024
  Wisconsin’s agricultural production and food processing sectors represent 14.3% of the state’s total economic impact, contributing $116.3 billion in industrial revenues – an increase of 10.9% from 2017. Agricultural businesses in Wisconsin constitute 353,900 jobs (9.5% of jobs in the state) and $21.2 billion to labor income. Additionally, the dairy sector and its significant dedication […]
• Local coalitions in five counties begin new rural entrepreneurship program
  October 4, 2024
  Coalitions in five counties are partnering up with UW–Madison Extension on a new effort to engage rural entrepreneurs and strengthen community connection. As part of a grant-funded program from Compeer Financial, Extension is providing coaching and guidance for local groups to spur sustained entrepreneurship. The groups selected for this program recently moved into a phase […]
• Leading with purpose- Providing executive leadership training for law enforcement
  October 4, 2024
  After a 25-year career working for the Milwaukee Police Department, Jim MacGillis was planning to retire and try something new. Then the position of police chief opened in Wauwatosa, his hometown. “I’ve got family here, and I had seen the good human beings in this department have a front-row seat during the worst of times…and […]
• Elevando, Wisconsin: Reaching new audiences to develop community leaders
  August 19, 2024
  Jorge Islas-Martinez immigrated to the United States more than 25 years ago. Today, he is well-known in the Whitewater community where he works as a bilingual liaison for the school district and volunteers with several organizations. One of his most recognized contributions, he started teaching English as a second language and is still running that […]

For more information regarding Community Development in Clark County please contact:

 

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Community Development Educator

Clark & Trempealeau Counties

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715-743-5125