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THE GRID and Grow North are now Besties!
In January of 2024, The GRID, and all it’s Entrepreneurial Resources, moved in with Grow North. We are officially Besties! If you came here looking for The GRID, look no further. Take a look at some of our categorized resources below!
Grow North Resources
Here at Grow North, we are committed to identifying and providing the resources our partners need. Check out the following categories:
REGIONAL INFORMATION
Comprehensive Economic Development Plan 2021
What’s Going on in the Northwoods?
Grow North Regional Development Real Estate Opportunities
Show Me the Data! Economic Reports for Download
Lookin’ for Some Money?
UW Extension Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative
Thoughtful Workplace Accommodation Examples (AskJAN.org)
Central Wisconsin Artificial Intelligence Center
Cool Visualizations of Data
WEDC’s Capital Catalyst Program
WEDC’s Wisconsin Investment Fund
Need financial assistance with housing? – Foundation for Rural Housing
U.S. Census Interactive Maps and Charts
U.S. Census Business Patterns Interactive Report
STATE FUNDING & DATA RESOURCES
Wisconsin DNR Business Resources
Wisconsin.Gov
Wisconsin Department of Administration
Need to Register Your Business?
Wisconsin Business Incentive Finder
Department of Revenue Home
DOR Wisconsin Economic Outlook
Wisconsin Economic Indicators
Department of Workforce Development (DWD) WISCONOMY Economic Indicators
LOCAL COUNTY & COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Florence County
Forest County
Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.
Lac Du Flambeau Business Development Center
Langlade County
Lincoln County
Marinette County
Oconto County
Oneida County
Vilas County
North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce
Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce
Florence County Chamber of Commerce
Forest County Chamber of Commerce
Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Marinette Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce
Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce
Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce
Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce
Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce
Phelps Chamber of Commerce
Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce
Sayner-Star Lake Chamber of Commerce
Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce
Vilas County Chamber of Commerce
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Connect Local Youth with Future Opportunities through Cesa 9 Career Pathways
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Regional Career Pathways Program
Video About North Central Wisconsin Regional Career Pathways
Cooperative Educational Service Agency 8 (CESA 8) Northeastern Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
REGIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Nicolet Area Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (Marinette Campus)
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (Crivitz Campus)
Northern Technical College (Antigo Campus)
Northern Technical College (Phillips Campus)
Advanced Welding Institute (Eagle River Campus)
ENERGY CONSERVATION
USDA Rural Energy for America (REAP)
Become More Energy Efficient with Focus on Energy
Special Financing to Assist in Paying for Energy Upgrades
Tax Credits for Fuel Efficient Upgrades on Vehicles and Commercial Lawn Mowers
ENERGY ON WISCONSIN
SUCCESSION PLANNING TOOLS
What the heck is an ESOP? (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
ESOP Partners in Appleton
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Thrive Rural Program – Office of Rural Prosperity
WHEDA Housing Finance Resources
Look Forward Wisconsin
Rural Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Initiative through U.W. Extension
The GRID YouTube Channel
Grow North YouTube Channel
SBDC International Business Consultant
WEDC Global Trade and Investment Resources
Wisconsin River Business Angel Investing Opportunities
Wisconsin River Business Angel Youtube Channel
Knowledge Base
Featured Research
Economic Report
Regional Workforce Analysis
A comprehensive study on Northwoods labor trends, exploring talent retention and emerging industry requirements for 2026.
Market Data
Broadband Impact Study
Evaluating the economic multiplier effect of high-speed internet expansion across rural Wisconsin communities.
Infrastructure
Regional Site Readiness
An inventory and assessment of commercial development sites, focusing on utility access and zoning compliance.
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Collaborator Inquiries
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