Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Hustisford Community Hall, 316 E Tweedy St, Hustisford, WI 53034
The 14th annual series of Small Community Forums will be held in four locations in September and October to facilitate dialogue between small communities, address common issues, network, share best practices, and identify strategies to address shared concerns. Representatives from many state and regional resource partners will be on hand to connect with attendees and provide guidance on specific concerns introduced during the sessions.
These convenings are about sharing ideas, learning, and networking concerning the health and future of rural Wisconsin. People interested in small towns and rural Wisconsin are invited to attend, including those involved in quality-of-life issues, business, government, education, the non-profit sector, and civic and community development.
Who Should Attend: Civic leaders, elected officials, volunteers, business leaders, educators, and local and regional economic development associations are encouraged to participate. Case study presentations and resource discussions will focus on partnership, innovation, and workforce development, among other issues.
Agenda
7:30 am Registration/coffee and rolls
Coffee from Mocha Vino Bistro & Coffee and Donuts from Jahnke’s Piggly Wiggly
8:00 am Welcome and Introductions: Anne Katz, Create Wisconsin
8:45 am Local Case Studies: Our local hosts will be showcasing area projects.
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.
- Pivot Point
- Rolair (Hustisford)
- Cedar Road Meats
- PS Seasonings (Iron Ridge)
10:30 am Rural Liveability: An Update
Project Leaders from the Agricultural & Applied Economics, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
11:00 am Roundtable Discussions: Creating Community
Noon Wrap-up: Lunch with colleagues and resource leaders
$25 registration, includes light breakfast and lunch
