Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
On this page you will find all upcoming events relevant to Community Development in the interest of residents of Vernon County. Please note many of these programs are regulated by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and some questions may need to be relayed to the contacts listed on the event-of-interest’s website. Please read the description and follow the links associated with the events to find learn in full about what you need to know and cost options.
For a full calendar of events statewide for the state of Wisconsin, please visit the link below to see the official UW-Madison Division of Extension – Community Development website. Explore more about Extension’s Community Development program in Vernon County through the additional links listed.
Learn about Upcoming Events/Workshops
Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club
When: Feb. 12, 2024, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Where: Food Enterprise Building, 1201 N Main St, Viroqua, WI
Cost: Free
Unlock Your Innovation Potential!
Are you an inventor or entrepreneur with groundbreaking ideas? Don’t miss out on our exclusive event:
Protecting Your Work Through Patents
📅 Date: February 12, 2025
📍 Location: Vernon Economic Development Association, 1201 N. Main St., Viroqua, WI
Why Attend?
- Expert Insights: Learn from an industry professional about safeguarding your intellectual property.
- FREE 20-minute Legal Consultation: Secure your spot for a one-on-one session with a legal expert and attorney, Jeff Glazer, to discuss patent protection for your work.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded inventors and entrepreneurs.
Register Now: I&E Club: Protecting Your Work Through Patents
Consultation sessions are limited night of, so register TODAY! Don’t let your ideas go unprotected. Join us and take the first step towards securing your future success!
Cultivating Your Farm’s Future Workshop
When: Feb. 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2025, from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: via Zoom
Cost: $125
Cultivating Your Farm’s Future workshop series:
Join our UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management Specialists, Joy Kirkpatrick, Steph Plaster, Kelly Wilfert, and Kevin Bernhardt as they lead discussions and activities during the Cultivating Your Farm’s Future workshop series. This program will provide tools and resources for farmers who want to start their succession plans.
The program will explore the three-step process of planning your business succession:
-Where do you want to be?
-How do you get there?
This workshop series will prepare you to shape and communicate your ideas about the future of the farm and business as well as save time by having these crucial conversations before visiting with professionals.
WWBIC Upcoming Events – IN-PERSON
WWBIC would like to invite you to some of their upcoming trainings and some upcoming events!
You can look forward to:
In-person trainings –
-January 8th – Strong Women, Strong Coffee with Abby Haas https://www.wwbic.com/…/strong-women-strong-coffee…/
-January 23rd – Small Business Legal Workshop https://www.wwbic.com/…/small-business-legal-workshop…/
-January 28th – Can your skills and hobbies become a Business? https://www.wwbic.com/…/can-your-skills-and-hobbies…/
WWBIC Upcoming Events – ONLINE
WWBIC would like to invite you to some of their upcoming trainings and some upcoming events!
You can look forward to:
Online trainings –
-January 10th – Understanding cashflow and financial statements https://www.wwbic.com/…/understanding-cashflow-and…/
-January 13th – Discover which Business structure is right for you https://www.wwbic.com/…/discover-which-business…/
-January 15th – Developing your Marketing Plan https://www.wwbic.com/…/developing-your-marketing-plan…/
*More online trainings can be found on our website HERE.
Wisconsin’s 2nd Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference
When: June 16-18, 2025
Where: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Cost: Early Bird (ends May 17, 2025)-$100; General-$125; Steering Committee Member or Speaker-Free
Wisconsin’s 2nd CEC Conference: Wisconsin Rapids
The CEC Conference is back, this time in Wisconsin Rapids, the conference “about small towns, for small towns,” for economic developers, local government leaders, and community champions. Not your typical conference, CEC features programming about entrepreneurship in smaller communities, featuring the local leaders, local businesses, and local cultures of a Wisconsin town.
Rivers of opportunities are flowing from Wisconsin Rapids, and economic development professionals will take home new ideas about planning and infrastructure projects, entrepreneurial ecosystem development, agritourism, placemaking, and community partnerships.
Discover the spirit of Wisconsin Rapids, a city redefining its future. Once known as “The Paper City,” this community is now a hub of entrepreneurial energy, revitalizing its downtown along the scenic Wisconsin River. Join us for engaging workshops led by local innovators along historic Grand Avenue, take a stroll along the river’s picturesque bridges, and while you’re here, immerse yourself in the region’s cranberry heritage. Experience how this underdog community is forging a new chapter of growth and creativity in Central Wisconsin.
