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 – Agritourism for Rural Development in Wisconsin
Join Us TONIGHT for an Inspiring Evening!
The Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club invites you to:
- Agritourism for Rural Development in Wisconsin
- Date: May 14, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Food Enterprise Center, 1201 N Main St, Viroqua, WI
- Guest Speaker: Maggie Cornelius, RWEI Statewide Specialist, UW–Madison Extension
Come network, find resources, and share ideas with fellow innovators and changemakers. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just curious, all are welcome!
Contact:
Sue Noble – 608.638.8332 | snoble@veda-wi.org
Hannah McKeever – 608.637.5281 | hannah.mckeever@wisc.edu
We meet every second Wednesday of the month. Don’t miss out!
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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.
