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Monday , Sep 28, 2020
Remote Work Is Allowing Some To Consider More Rural Lifestyle
By Danielle Kaeding
Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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Vilas County Economic Development (VCEDC) hosted a networking event for local business women
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Wisconsin Public Radio: A new state program will give 10 rural communities across Wisconsin access funding and resources to help meet their economic development goals.
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Ten rural communities from around the state will get help meeting their biggest economic development needs and planning for their long-term goals.
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Private Chef Luke Selected as the VCEDC Business of the Year
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) releases updated broadband Coverage Map.
ViewVilas County Economic Development Corporation names the 2021 Business of The Year
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Congratulations to Charter Spectrum on the completion of their work to date in the Town of Lincoln and the Town of Washington.
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Accelerate Your Business To The Next Level. Do it right in only 8 weeks with the Entrepreneurial Training Program.
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Improved broadband is essential for a robust tourism industry and to diversify and grow Vilas County’s economy to attract entrepreneurs, remote workers, and expanding businesses.
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Vilas County Broadband Expansion featured on NBC Newswatch 12
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Vilas County Economic Development Corporation Welcomes Marisue Drumm as Business Outreach Specialist
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Vilas County Economic Development Corporation featured on WXPR radio
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In Kentucky's 'Silicon Holler' and Wisconsin's Northwoods, high-speed internet is creating jobs, and changing lives!
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You’re Invited! This was no ordinary Annual Meeting! Join us for the Vilas County Economic Development Corporation's 2021 Annual Meeting.
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Eagle River, WI., December 1, 2021…. The Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC) Broadband Workgroup has released the results of its first Broadband survey.
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VCEDC is selected to participate in the Broadband for Everyone Facebook Live panel discussion
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Broadband for Everyone. What will it take? Rural communities and underserved areas of cities both need affordable, reliable high-speed internet service.
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The Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC) today announced the kick-off of its Annual Fundraising Campaign.
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Vilas County Economic Development presents the Northwoods Women Entrepreneur Series! Be inspired and learn real tips to start or grow your business!
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Read on to view the latest grant program announcements, application information and more.
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The Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC) today announced its Northwoods Women Entrepreneur Series featuring four internationally and nationally-recognized women CEOs including Junea Rocha, Wendy Baumann, Marsha McVicker, and Melissa “Missy” Hughes.
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VCEDC Broadband Professional Volunteer, Jonathan Sharp, featured on the front page of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Friday, August 13, 2021 at 9:00 AM (Central Time)
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Businesses and nonprofits considering moving into a vacant Wisconsin commercial space may be eligible for a $10,000 Wisconsin Tomorrow – Main Street Bounceback Grant
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A random list of area businesses in Eagle River that we have learned provide free WiFi.
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This information was compiled in February 2021 by Jonathan Sharp (VCEDC Broadband Committee member) who has been using Starlink since November 2020 and is based on his experience using it full time while working remotely.
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The Vilas County Economic Development Corp. Broadband Workgroup is in the process of launching a county-wide survey to help develop a detailed map of broadband availability and coverage
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VCEDC Board Chairman Jim Tuckwell interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio’s Morning Show with Kate Archer Kent on May 6, 2021 to discuss the economic impact in the Northwoods from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund.
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Since the first quarter of 2020, the remote work trend and expectations have changed and many employers weren't prepared to have their workforce function from home.
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Broadband. This is the most crucial aspect of remote working.
For many jobs, productivity and progress are directly tied to the availability and reliability of broadband.
The ability to access broadband is the most important part of a remote workers “commute.”
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Taxation of Remote Workers. Learn what you need to know as your prepare your taxes.
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Vilas County Proves Rural Development News Watch 12 September 21, 2020
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The Lakeland Times Sept 22, 2020 At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Vilas County Economic Development Corporation is hosting presenter Ben Winchester for the virtual event, “Re-Writing the Rural Narrative: The ‘Brain-Gain’ of Rural America.”
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With Broadband Comes Growth: Digital Infrastructure Spurs Company in Vilas Co.
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As the pandemic grinds on, the Northwoods beckons many seeking solitude, natural social distancing
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Vilas County Economic Development Corporation Presents
Nationally-Recognized Rural Sociologist Ben Winchester
“Re-Writing the Rural Narrative” – The Brain Gain of Rural America
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Inaugural Brains & Brew coffee and conversation on March 11th a success!
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So inspired to attend the Greater Northwoods business speaker’s forum on December 18th featuring Dick Leinenkugel, President and Chief Beer Merchant for the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company.
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Kathy Schmitz will be replacing Bob Egan who will retire at the end of December after seven years of dedicated leadership and service.
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Governor Scott Walker announced that a 21-acre parcel of land in Eagle River has been designated as a Certified In Wisconsin® development-ready site, a move aimed at attracting corporate development projects to the city.
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Reach out to the folks at the Vilas County Economic Development Corporation today!
Contact UsWe can email you a PDF highlighting many of the wonderful aspects of our area.
