{"id":406,"date":"2017-10-13T18:14:20","date_gmt":"2017-10-13T18:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weda.website.member365.com\/?page_id=406"},"modified":"2020-09-20T18:38:57","modified_gmt":"2020-09-20T18:38:57","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/weda.org\/events\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Community and Economic Development Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Winners Unveiled at Virtual Community and Economic Development Awards<\/em> Ceremony<\/h1>\n

Economic development professionals, community leaders and businesses from across Wisconsin gathered virtually on Wednesday, Sept. 16 to view a live stream of the 2020 Community and Economic Development Awards.<\/p>\n

Watch the 2020 CEDA Awards here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWEDA would like to congratulate the 2020 CEDA finalists and winners, all of whom have made significant contributions to growing our economy and making Wisconsin an even better place to live, work and do business,\u201d said WEDA Executive Director Brian Doudna. \u201cOnce again, we were excited to partner with the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Counties Association, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to present the CEDA Awards and celebrate the dedicated economic development efforts of businesses and organizations across the state.\u201d<\/p>\n

The WEDA annual event, hosted by League of Wisconsin Municipalities Executive Director Jerry Deschane, celebrated the accomplishments of all award finalists and unveiled the winners in each of the following six\u00a0CEDA categories<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Business Retention & Expansion<\/strong>\u00a0(Sponsored by Alliant Energy)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 This award honors innovative economic development projects where communities have successfully mobilized to help retain and potentially expand the operations of an existing business critical to the economic vitality of the community.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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  • WINNER:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Due to the company\u2019s consistent growth, Masters Gallery Foods expanded beyond its Plymouth, WI campus, building a second manufacturing facility in Oostburg that created over 200 new jobs and strengthened Sheboygan County\u2019s economy.\u00a0\n
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    • OTHER FINALISTS:<\/strong>\n
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      • Aprilaire<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(a subsidiary of Research Products Corp.)\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Due to increased demand for indoor air-quality products, the company broke ground on a $16 million expansion project in Poynette, WI. The project includes 160,000 square feet in distribution warehouse space and a new production line facility.<\/li>\n
      • VES<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Strengthening its reputation for creating Animal Centered Environments that improve animal health, wellbeing and productivity on dairy farms, \u00a0VES built its state-of-the-art global headquarters and research facility in Chippewa Falls, further establishing the community as a center for agricultural tech and advancement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Economic Development Initiative\u00a0(Sponsored by U.S. Bank)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u2013\u00a0This award honors innovative community and economic development efforts that successfully promote growth and prosperity in Wisconsin communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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        • WINNER:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0CREATE Portage County<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 To boost targeted investments in the Portage County economy, CREATE Portage County was established to lead community development efforts through arts advocacy, creative placemaking and activating entrepreneurs.\n
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            • Economic Development Administration<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(Wisconsin office) \u2013 The Economic Development Administration identified a strategic need to increase Native Nations investments and used its Economic Development Integration platform and a $5 million grant to more effectively engage Wisconsin Tribes and align support for Tribal economic development priorities.<\/li>\n
            • City of Beaver Dam<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 To help the community respond to economic development opportunities that bring jobs and additional tax base, the City of Beaver Dam partnered with Alliant Energy on a 520-acre certified site that allows the city to attract new business and industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Private Public Partnership\u00a0(Sponsored by Xcel Energy)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u2013 This award honors projects, programs or initiatives that have been successful due to exceptional collaboration between the public and private sectors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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              • WINNER:\u00a0\u00a0City of Platteville<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A partnership between the City of Platteville, General Capital and Movin\u2019 Out, Inc., the Pioneer Square Project transformed a former car dealership and grocery store site into a $14 million mixed-use development that consists of a 71-unit workforce housing apartment complex and 2,500 square feet of commercial space.\n
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                  • T. Wall Enterprises<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Working closely with the City of Green Bay, T. Wall Enterprises developed CityDeck Landing, the first luxury residential development in Downtown Green Bay that brought nearly 100 new residents into the heart of the city and contributed to the downtown area\u2019s ongoing renaissance. The $12 million project also includes 6,800 square feet of retail space.\u00a0<\/li>\n
                  • Village of Mukwonago<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The village entered into development agreements with five manufacturers for nearly 480,000 square feet of new development, valued at $68.7 million in the community\u2019s new 115-acre industrial park. The new development retained over 150 jobs and brought more than 250 new jobs to Mukwonago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    Real Estate Redevelopment and Reuse<\/strong>\u00a0(Dairyland Power Cooperative)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 This award honors innovative real estate redevelopment or reuse projects that have had a positive impact on a community\u2019s economy, including job growth and increased tax base.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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                    • WINNER:\u00a0\u00a0The Brewing Projekt\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Redevelopment of an old meat packing plant in Eau Claire, Wisconsin\u2019s Cannery District into the Brewing Projekt\u2019s new brewery and taproom, which includes outdoor seating along the Chippewa River, created an exciting new destination in the city, added over $1.5 million in new tax base and created 36 full and part-time jobs.\n
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                        • West Bend Medical<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Redevelopment of an underutilized parking lot in the City of West Bend into West Bend Medical\u2019s new 13,000 square foot state-of-the-art medical facility added over $3 million to the city\u2019s tax base, created 20 new full-time jobs and spurred additional development activity in the area.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/li>\n
                        • Cleary Management Corporation<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Redevelopment of the former La Crosse Plow foundry in historic downtown La Crosse, WI into a 64-unit luxury loft apartment complex, that includes over 100,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, revitalized a once blighted area on the northern edge of downtown and serves as a significant spark for additional economic activity in the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          Talent Development\u00a0(Madison Gas and Electric)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u2013\u00a0This award honors initiatives or programs that have driven successful talent development efforts to strengthen the Wisconsin workforce.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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                          • WINNER:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Workforce Resource, Inc.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 A Chippewa County-based education and career development program for low-income youth, the organization\u2019s YouthBuild program teaches leadership and construction skills in building affordable housing for low-income families.\n
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                              • Market Ready Program<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 A small business development program connected with the city\u2019s soon-to-be-built Public Market, the MarketReady program supports budding entrepreneurs who face structural barriers to business ownership through peer-to-peer counseling and the creation of effective partnerships.<\/li>\n
                              • Rock County 5.0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A structured, paid internship that provides high school seniors with job experience, the Rock Internship Program offers students first-hand exposure to a career field in their Academic & Career Plan in a mentor-rich environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                Economic Driver\u00a0(Green Bay Packers)\u00a0<\/span>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>This award honors businesses committed to long-term investment in their Wisconsin operations that have a significant economic impact in their community and across the state.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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                                • WINNER:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Marshfield Clinic<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Marshfield Clinic Health System has recently committed nearly $700 million to bring eight locally managed hospitals, and two new cancer centers to pair with their network of rural clinics. In addition to making substantial investments in a strong healthcare system to serve rural Wisconsin, Marshfield Clinic Health System also serves their communities by engaging in critical economic development activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Community and Economic Development Award finalists and winners we screened and selected by an impartial panel of judges comprised of WEDA members and partners.\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                  WEDA would like to thank the following event sponsors who made the 2020 CEDA Awards possible:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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                                  • Alliant Energy<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                  • Dairyland Power Cooperative<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                  • Green Bay Packers<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                  • Insight Publications<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                  • League of Wisconsin Municipalities<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                  • Madison Gas & Electric<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                  • U.S. Bank<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                  • WEDC<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                  • Wisconsin Counties Association<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                  • Xcel Energy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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