Small Community Forum: Colfax, Dunn County (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Small Community Forum

September 24, 2026 | 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Viking Bowl & Catering, 108 S Main St, Colfax, WI 54730

Join us in Colfax for the Small Community Forum.

Forum Agenda will be updated as session speakers are confirmed.

7:30 am Registration/coffee and rolls

8:00 am Welcome and Introductions

8:45 am Local Case Studies:

Colfax Housing Development: Village partnership and use of TIF for infrastructure costs and affordable land
Downtown Investment with the owners of The Blind Tiger
Colfax Railroad Museum: Procurement grant for roof repair

9:45 am Community-Involved Employers: Impact on Community Development Spotlighting Anderson Bridges and Woods Run Sawmill, both of which have their Impact in the community through workforce and philanthropy. The discussion will include the benefits to both the employer and the community, as well as how they became involved.

10:30 am Rural Housing: Tools, Tactics, and Strategies

A panel discussion with State, County, and Local Leaders

Jim Cleveland, Rural Development Specialist, Office of Rural Prosperity
Rebecca Giroux, Community and Economic Development Officer, WHEDA
TBA

11:00 am Roundtable Discussions: Local and area topics

Noon Wrap-up: Lunch with colleagues and resource leaders

Registration Information:

Attendee: $30.00 includes meals and handouts

Share your information with attendees and host a table! $75.00 Marketing table, includes 1 attendee registration. Discount registration for 2nd attendee

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Small Community Forum: Town of Tomahawk, Lincoln County (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Small Community Forum

October 8, 2026 | 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
PCA William Buedingen Training Center
W6147 WIS-86, Tomahawk, WI 54487

Join us in Tomahawk for the Small Community Forum.

7:30 am Registration/coffee and rolls

8:00 am Welcome and Introductions | Tomahawk Mayor Michael Habeck

8:45 am Local Case Studies

Case Studies Part 1: Using CDI Grants to Fuel Downtown Development
Case Studies Part 2: Building the Dream – How Tomahawk Built its Community Dream Park

9:45 am Community-Involved Employers: Impact on Community Development
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.