https://www.wiruralpartners.org/Events Wisconsin Rural Partners upcoming events Wisconsin Rural Partners Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:06 GMT Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:06 GMT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT <p align="center"><strong><img src="https://wiruralpartners.org/resources/Pictures/SCF%20Fall%202026-10.133-Tomahawk.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0">Small Community Forum</strong></p> <p align="center">October 13, 2026 | 7:30 am - 1:00 pm<br> PCA William Buedingen Training Center<br> W6147 WIS-86, Tomahawk, WI 54487</p> <p align="center">Join us in Tomahawk for the Small Community Forum.</p> <p>7:30 am Registration/coffee and rolls</p> <p>8:00 am <strong>Welcome and Introductions</strong> | Tomahawk Mayor Michael Habeck</p> <p>8:45 am <strong>Local Case Studies</strong></p> <div style="margin-left: 2em"> <ul> <li>Case Studies Part 1: Using CDI Grants to Fuel Downtown Development</li> <li>Case Studies Part 2: Building the Dream – How Tomahawk Built its Community Dream Park</li> </ul> </div> <p>9:45 am <strong>Community-Involved Employers: Impact on Community Development<br></strong>Spotlighting an exemplary area employer who is creating or investing in local community development. The discussion will include the benefits to both the employer and the community, as well as how they became involved.</p> <p>10:30 am <strong>Rural Housing: Tools, Tactics, and Strategies<br></strong></p> <blockquote> <p>A panel discussion with State, County, and Local Leaders</p> <ul> <li>Jim Cleveland, Rural Development Specialist, Office of Rural Prosperity</li> <li>Lydia Van Thiel, Community and Economic Development Officer, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)</li> <li>UW Madison speaker TBA</li> </ul> </blockquote> <p>11:30 am <strong>Roundtable Discussions: Local and area topics</strong></p> <p>Noon <strong>Wrap-up: Lunch with colleagues and resource leaders</strong></p> <p><strong>Registration Information:&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <div style="margin-left: 2em"> <ul> <li><em>Attendee:</em> $30.00 includes meals and handouts</li> <li><strong>Host a Table:</strong> Share your information with attendees&nbsp; $75.00&nbsp;&nbsp;Marketing table, includes 1 attendee registration. Discount registration for 2nd attendee</li> </ul> </div> <p align="center">Forum Agenda will be updated as session speakers are confirmed.&nbsp;<br></p> <p><strong>Hosted by:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><img src="https://wiruralpartners.org/resources/Pictures/2026%20Summit/2026%20Community%20Forum%20Hosts.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></p> https://wiruralpartners.org/event-6781475 https://wiruralpartners.org/event-6781475 Wed, 07 Apr 2027 20:00:00 GMT <p align="center"><img src="https://wiruralpartners.org/resources/Pictures/Save%20the%20Date%202027.jpeg"><br></p> <p>Mark Your Calendars and join us on April 7 &amp; 8 at the Wisconsin Farmers Union in Chippewa Falls!&nbsp;</p> <p>Join community leaders, innovators, policymakers, and storytellers from across the state for a dynamic conference focused on the present and future of rural Wisconsin.</p> <p>Do you have speakers or topics you would like us to present? Would you like to help us plan this year's Summit? <a href="mailto:wisruralpartners@gmail.com" target="_blank">Message Us Today</a>!&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Hotel Information</strong></p> <p>Cobblestone Hotel &amp; Suites<br> 100 North Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, WI<br> Wisconsin Rural Partners room block rate: $125 - $135, depending on the room size.<br> Call 715-720-0355 to reserve your room.&nbsp;</p> https://wiruralpartners.org/event-6819591 https://wiruralpartners.org/event-6819591