May 6 – 9, 2024
WI Basic Economic Development Course, an IEDC accredited prerequisite for the CEcD credential at The Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire

May 22, 2024, 8:30 to 11:30am — River City Church: 613 N 5th St., Wausau, WI 54403

Executing Neighborhood Revitalization: Featuring Jeff Siegler — Register Now!

The presentation of action steps to help take community input, discussions, planning, and concepts to actual progress in execution will give attendees tactics and tools to begin implementing quickly. These tools Jeff has successfully used have turned aspirations into reality due to his attention to the practicalities of implementation and his methods which are focused on tangible results.  

Jeff Siegler has assisted hundreds of communities with their revitalization, economic sustainability, and community development over the course of his career. He will present solutions to discover your community’s potential and overcome civic stagnation. Utilizing a background in urban planning, downtown district management, revitalization, real estate, economics and organizational development. With his diverse background and expertise Jeff will share a unique vantage point for addressing community concerns.

Through this course attendees will gain: 

• Practical, actionable steps to move forward from planning to execution. 

• An overview of Jeff’s Downtown Playbook 

• Ability to identify and focus on immediate, visible neighborhood improvements.

For additional information on our speaker and the course CLICK HERE.

May 28, 2024, 3:00 to 4:30pm — Webinar: Link to be sent out day-prior

Energizing Wisconsin: Power in Economic Development — Register Now!

This Academy will discuss the importance and impact of the role of Energizing Wisconsin: Power in Economic Development. Industrial and commercial projects continue to require more power to operate. Add the future of electric vehicles and electrification of our communities, and you will begin to see the importance a utility plays in the growth of the economy. Without reliable, affordable, and renewable energy, there is no path to economic growth.

Energizing Wisconsin: Power in Economic Development will introduce economic developers to the basics of utilities. The course will provide a brief overview on the utility industry how it works and the current trends and limitations the utility industry is facing today.

This program is offered to WEDA members as an exclusive member benefit / Non-Member rate – $59.00 Registration

Panelists: Jenny Kuderer-Radcliffe, Dairyland Power Cooperative;  Julie Thoney, Xcel Energy; Coleman Peiffer, Alliant Energy

Please CLICK HERE to read the full program summary and overview of instructors.

September 25 – 27, 2024
2024 WEDA Fall Best Practices Conference and CEDA Luncheon at The Lismore Hotel/Conference Center, Eau Claire

February 5 – 7, 2025
2025 WEDA Governor’s Conference at the Hyatt, Milwaukee