July, 2005

On August 3, 2005, Wisconsin Rural Partners, Inc. will join several partners in hosting a statewide listening session on entrepreneurship in Wisconsin Rapids. Participation is free, but registration is limited to 50 participants. Click here for a registration form. [MS Word .doc; if you see a "password" popup, simply click "cancel."] | Click here to go to WRP's Entreprenurial Communities Initiative page. | Click here to learn more about the listening sessions.

Wisconsin Rural Partners is seeking applications from communities for Spring, 2006 TeamWorks! teams. The deadline is October 15, 2005.

Click here for the Request for Applications. [PDF]
Click here for Host Community Responsibilities. [PDF]
Click here to go to the TeamWorks! page for more information on the program.

Strong Rural Communities Initiative Proposals due July 31st

The Rural Health Development Council is looking for six rural Wisconsin communities to develop the Strong Rural Communities Initiative. The goal of the initiative is to improve the health indicators and health status in rural communities through local coalitions. Details at http://www.rwhc.com/SRCI.html

Why Rural Matters 2005. A state-by-state report on the condition of rural education in America. Rural School & Community Trust. Wisconsin State Report [PDF].

"Strengthening America's Communities Initiative: Weakening Rural Communities," Action Brief, Center for Rural Affairs. Analysis of the President's Strengthening America's Communities Initiative for the Great Plains and Midwest (does not include Wisconsin in the analysis).

"Rural America's Emerging Knowledge Economy," May 2005 issue of the Main Street Economist published by the Center for the Study of Rural America at the Kansa City Federal Reserve Bank. Other recent issues cover various aspects of the New Economy.

Not an enrolled member of WRP? Now is the time to join! Only $50 for an individual annual membership. Click here to visit our membership page and download a membership application.

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