EDC highlights grant options including a Talent Recruitment state grant; county staff to follow up Adam Memore of the LCO economic development group described downtown activity, a submitted $25,000 Thrive Grama application and a Talent Recruitment state grant (up to $500,000) that requires a 20% municipal match; he offered to work with county staff on applications.

Sawyer County's downtown businesses are thriving, and with a potential $500,000 Talent Recruitment grant on the table, the opportunity for growth is massive!

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EDC outlines Dec. 9 financial‑literacy workshop, incubator marketing and forestry bill activity Adam Lemore of the Sawyer County LCO Economic Development Corporation said the EDC will offer a financial literacy workshop Dec. 9, is expanding incubator marketing funded partly by a $25,000 Thrive grant, and described a forestry revitalization bill being pursued with possible WEDC involvement.

Get ready, Sawyer County! A financial literacy workshop is on the horizon, plus exciting developments in local businesses and a forestry revitalization bill that could change the game.

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EDC outlines incubator planning, $25,000 Thrive grant and forestry revitalization discussions Adam Lemore of the Sawyer County/LCO Economic Development Corporation said the EDC will run a financial literacy workshop Dec. 9 to support its business incubator, described a $25,000 Thrive grant to fund marketing and technical assistance for startups, and reported continued discussion around a forestry revitalization bill that may seek WEDC funds

Sawyer County is gearing up for a financial literacy workshop and a $25,000 grant to boost local businesses—big changes are on the horizon!

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Sawyer County Council approves resolution supporting Apostle Islands National Park designation Council endorses nonbinding resolution advocating for Apostle Islands national park designation despite local opposition.

Sawyer County leaders are rallying for economic growth and the potential national park designation of the Apostle Islands, sparking hope for local tourism and innovation.

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State officials discuss $22M HUD funding and housing revitalization plans Officials consider opportunity to expedite $22M HUD funding for housing development and revitalization.

Sawyer County is sitting on $22 million in HUD funds that could transform local economic development, but time is running out to mobilize them!

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Sawyer County sets salary range of $120K to $140K for new administrator position The Sawyer County Board approves new salary range amid recruitment challenges and community feedback.

Sawyer County is tackling urgent issues like economic development and housing while setting a competitive salary of up to $140K to attract new leadership – but can they keep the younger generation from leaving?

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Sawyer County EDC reports growth in business sponsorship and video project launch EDC Executive Director Adam Mori updates on sponsorship drive and promotional video efforts.

Sawyer County leaders are igniting a wave of economic optimism with new business partnerships and an exciting promotional video, but uncertainty looms over their development plans.

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