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VCEDC Broadband Professional Volunteer, Jonathan Sharp Featured in Milwaukee Journal

Monday , Aug 16, 2021

Congratulations to one of the fabulous VCEDC Broadband Professional Volunteer, Jonathan Sharp, for being featured on the front page of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8/16/21 about Starlink.

So proud of our expert team of broadband leaders! Click here to read the full article.

Congratulations, Jonathan! Thank you for all of your great work!

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Fundraising Campaign Announced

The Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC) today announced the kick-off of its Annual Fundraising Campaign. Established in 2010, the VCEDC is a registered non-profit 501c3 with a mission to sustain current business and foster economic growth through new business, entrepreneurs and remote workers.

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Vilas County Board Briefed on High Speed Broadband Success

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VCEDC Women in Business Networking Social

Vilas County Economic Development (VCEDC) hosted a networking event for local business women

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From Blight to Boost: Thrive Rural Program to help Phelps repurpose former hospital property

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Gov. Evers Announces Support is Available for Many Northern Wisconsin Businesses Affected By Lack of Winter Snow

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VCEDC/Vilas County Town of Phelps Project Selected as one of 10 Rural Communities by WEDC's Thrive Rural Program Offering Grants, Technical Assistance

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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VCEDC/Vilas County Town of Phelps Project Selected by WEDC's Thrive Rural Program

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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Lac du Flambeau Business Development Corporation Breaks Ground on Eighth Fire Communications, Bringing High-Speed Broadband to the Community

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VCEDC Welcomes Craig Culver

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Town of Boulder Junction Celebrates High-Speed Broadband

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Grow Your Business with Online Sales

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FCC Broadband Map

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) releases updated broadband Coverage Map.

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2022 Business of the Year Award

Vilas County Economic Development Corporation names the 2021 Business of The Year

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Wisconsin Counties Magazine

VCEDC featured in Wisconsin Counties Magazine

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Congratulations to Charter Spectrum!

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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Entrepreneurial Education Program

Accelerate Your Business To The Next Level. Do it right in only 8 weeks with the Entrepreneurial Training Program.

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Vilas County Broadband Survey: We Need Your Help!

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 8-5-22

Vilas County Broadband Expansion featured on NBC Newswatch 12

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Vilas County PSC Broadband Grant Awards

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Entrepreneurial Education Program

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Vilas County Economic Development Corporation Welcomes Marisue Drumm as Business Outreach Specialist

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VCEDC Featured in WXPR Radio

Vilas County Economic Development Corporation featured on WXPR radio

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Milwaukee Journal Speaks on Northwoods High-Speed Internet

In Kentucky's 'Silicon Holler' and Wisconsin's Northwoods, high-speed internet is creating jobs, and changing lives!

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Business Outreach Specialist

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You're Invited to the VCEDC Annual Meeting!

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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2021 Business of The Year Award

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Vilas County Economic Development Corporation Releases 2021 Broadband Survey Results

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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Vilas County Economic Development Corporation Selected to Participate in Broadband Discussion

VCEDC is selected to participate in the Broadband for Everyone Facebook Live panel discussion

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Rural Broadband Live Event Nov 9

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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Fundraising Campaign Announced to Support Economic Innovation

The Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC) today announced the kick-off of its Annual Fundraising Campaign.

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Northwoods Women's Entrepreneur Series - Register Today!

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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Grant Updates

Read on to view the latest grant program announcements, application information and more.

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Northwoods Women's Entrepreneur Series Features ABC’s Shark Tank Entrepreneur Among Speakers

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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Board of Directors Meeting 8/13/21

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Friday, August 13, 2021 at 9:00 AM (Central Time)

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Main Street Bounceback Grants

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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Random List of Available Free WiFi

A random list of area businesses in Eagle River that we have learned provide free WiFi.

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Starlink Public Beta in Vilas County

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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Vilas County Economic Development Corporation Launches Vilas County Broadband Survey

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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The Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant program is open for applications.

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Interview on Wisconsin Public Radio

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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Newswatch 12 Interview

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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Understanding Broadband

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

Taxation of Remote Workers. Learn what you need to know as your prepare your taxes.

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FORK NAMED BUSINESS OF THE MONTH BY VILAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.

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FORK Named VCEDC Business of the Month

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VCEDC Board Chairman Jim Tuckwell Featured on Minnesota Public Radio

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Lake of the Torches Resort Casino, LDF BDC Donate $4500 to Promote Economic Vitality in Vilas County

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VCEDC Broadband Efforts "Really Evolved"

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Economic Leaders Have High Hopes For 2021

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In Their Own Words

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2020 Business of the Year Award

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Boulder Junction and CenturyLink Agree on Highspeed Broadband Contract

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Rural Sociologist Sees Boom For North Due To Broadband

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Some People Are Considering Trading City Life For Rural Wisconsin Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Remote Work Is Allowing Some To Consider More Rural Lifestyle

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Vilas County board hears ‘rural rebound’ presentation

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Green Bay Press Gazette E-Edition Article

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Growth in rural America to be virtual event topic

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Vilas County Benefiting from ‘Brain Gain of Rural America’

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Vilas County Proves Rural Development

Vilas County Proves Rural Development News Watch 12 September 21, 2020

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VCEDC Hosts Virtual Event "Re-Writing the Rural Narrative"

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

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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Re-Writing the Rural Narrative

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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Want to learn why Vilas County is one of the best places to live, work, and play?

Reach out to the folks at the Vilas County Economic Development Corporation today!

VCEDC Broadband Professional Volunteer, Jonathan Sharp Featured in Milwaukee Journal

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You Can Help Us Create A Stronger Northwoods Economy

Want to learn why Vilas County is one of the best places to live, work, and play?

Want to learn why Vilas County is one of the best places to live, work, and play?

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