The villages of Mishicot and Random Lake have been accepted into the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s Connect Communities Program, an initiative that works with communities to advance downtown and historic commercial corridor revitalization efforts.
“Connect Communities gives Mishicot the tools and partnerships we need to advance priority projects and build a strong, sustainable future for our village,” said Bernie Samz, Village President.
The new Connect Communities participants are:
- City of Brodhead (Green County)
- City of Richland Center (Richland County)
- City of River Falls (Pierce County)
- Hurley Chamber of Commerce (Iron County)
- Thrive on Five (Antigo, Langlade County)
- Village of De Soto (Vernon County)
- Village of Mishicot (Manitowoc County)
- Village of Random Lake (Sheboygan County)
- Village of Williams Bay (Walworth County)
The Connect Communities Program was launched in January 2013. It provides access to resources and training to help communities pursue revitalization and redevelopment efforts. Since its inception, participating communities have reported adding 876 net new businesses, more than 3,385 jobs, and $3.9 billion in private investment.
In order to be admitted to the program, each applicant community provided an overview of the existing condition of their downtown/commercial district, identified key individuals who will be involved in revitalization efforts, and identified near term goals that they hope to achieve within their district.
