We’re delighted to announce that the 2023 Wisconsin Rural Partners (WRP) Summit will be hosted in Mauston April 26 & 27, 2023. WRP's Annual Rural Summit is an event that brings together people who care about the future of rural Wisconsin – and their community.

Collaboration to Grow Your Community Capacity

The importance of community capacity has never been more relevant as communities navigate a once-in-a-lifetime series of investments. The Wisconsin Rural Partners Annual Summit will explore building your community capacity with:

1. Community Collaboration Approaches: Local government, private businesses, and community members can work together to increase local capacity and tackle challenges too tough for any one entity to singlehandedly solve. Collaborations with nearby communities may provide the best results for increasing capacity.
2. Resources to Fuel Collaboration: Resources come in many different types, sizes, and  of varying durations—each situation is unique. The Summit will serve as a springboard to connect your community with the appropriate resources to reach your local goals.
3. Capacity Building in Action: Learn how communities like yours have utilized collaboration and resources to solve pressing challenges such as growing entrepreneurs, increasing agricultural processing capacity, and revitalizing their downtowns.