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

Scenario Planning for Food and Farm Entrepreneurs

When: Sept. 9, 12, 18 & 19 OR Dec. 3, 6, 11 & 12
Where: Virtual
Cost: FREE

Considering a business transition? Facing a big investment decision? Navigating disruptions in the market? Scenario Planning is for you! This training is the ultimate solution for food and farm entrepreneurs looking to develop strategies and receive expert guidance for addressing business uncertainties.
In this training, you’ll get:
-Four 4-hour virtual group sessions including content delivery, expert instruction, and peer-to-peer learning.
-Two hours of one-on-one, personalized coaching from food business and scenario planning experts.-The essential tools, templates and insights to evaluate business scenarios and develop strategies for future success.
-Dates that match your availability: Sept. 9, 12, 18 & 19 OR Dec. 3, 6, 11 & 12
The meetings are free and no reservations are required. Plan to attend to share your ideas, network with other creative people and find resources to help you.  Everyone is welcome! Guest speaker is Ben Eby, Serial Entrepreneur and Inventor.

Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club

When: Dec. 11th, 2024, 6:00pm
Where: Food Enterprise Building, 1201 N Main St, Viroqua, WI
Cost: Free

Join us for another wonderful I&E Club session on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Vernon Economic Development Association located in the Food Enterprise Building in Viroqua. Karin Silent and Sheri Scott of Good Thunder Farms will be our presenters.

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