The Buzz from WCEDA - upcoming networking events you won't want to miss and much more...
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"The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive."
~ J.K. Rowling
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In this email...
Upcoming Events l Membership News
Workforce News l County Developments
Economic Indicators l Other News
Valuable Resources
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A few words from WCEDA's Executive Director, Derek D'Auria ...
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You are invited to WCEDA's Annual Golf Fundraiser... this year also featuring a Lake Lawn Queen Boat Cruise!!
September 27, 2022 • 2:00-6:30pm*
Choose nine holes of golf, a one and a half hours boat cruise or BOTH!
*Golf begins at 2pm and the boarding of the boat will start at 4:30pm.
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Save the date for WCEDA's Annual Meeting!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 16, 2022 for WCEDA's Annual Meeting!
Five, nearly six, generations at work, and everybody seems to want to know, “Can’t we all just get along?” We’ll learn that Millennials aren’t kids anymore; Boomers aren’t played out, and Gen Z, in fact, does want to work. Mostly, we’ll explore how to make the most of a multi-generational workforce and the differences between age-related and generation-related behaviors. We’ll spend an hour or so examining approaches that leverage these differences for ever-better organizational results.
This year's keynote speaker is Gateway's Elizabeth Oplakta!
Liz is an experienced consultant, coach, manager, educator, and business journalist. with a unique combination of proven competencies in organizational psychology, organizational development, communication, strategic leadership, and change management. Liz coaches and teaches current and future leaders; supports and influences businesses; uses proven tools to assess current behaviors, need and program effectiveness; builds lasting teams and coalitions; improves employee engagement; revitalizes struggling enterprises and helps developing organizations through growing pains.
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Wednesday, October 12 • 5-7pm
Live music, good eats from Guac Star & great times!
Complimentary first pour.
Geneva Tap House l 252 Broad St., Lake Geneva
Register at https://bit.ly/multichamberevent
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Next Event:
October 7, 2022 • Walworth County Public Works
[More Info]
If you qualify as a VSQG (Very Small Quantity Generator of hazardous waste), and are interested in participating, please complete this form and submit it to zach.davis@veolia.com no later than September 23, 2023
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The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects the wind to change. The leader adjusts the sails.
~ Ann Frank
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The 2022-2023 school year is here! October is Manufacturing month, so I'll be setting up tours for all the high schools. If you're interested in hosting a tour, please let me know ASAP! Not a manufacturer and want to host a tour? Please send me a message and we'll make it happen!
Cheers,
Lisa
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Inspire Nation: Youth Apprenticeships
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MIWC Initiative: Precision Plus celebrates 40th anniversary and Top Places to Work award
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The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin is Back! Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group are partnering once again to determine the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. The annual competition aims to highlight the state’s vibrant manufacturing industry – which employs 1 in 6 Wisconsinites!
Voting begins September 19. Go to www.madeinwis.com.
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Improved Communication Skills, Priority Identification, Conflict Resolution, Bad Behavior Management, Worker Engagement, Avoidance of Harassment and Discrimination, Development of Leadership Tools
Module I starts September 21, 2022.
SOLD OUT
[More Info/Upcoming Sessions]
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This advanced leadership series isn’t a one-off course. We’re presenting an opportunity to join others and work with an expert in organizational psychology, organizational development and change leadership on building the human side of your business. We know that our local business community is the most technically capable out there. We also know that what prevents us from realizing our greatness has a human face.
[More Info]
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Why become a WCEDA member?
A WCEDA membership is the first step in coming together as a county community to improve the quality-of-life features for our employers and residents. WCEDA offers professional training to improve employee performances, job fairs to help you hire the best employees, specialized programs for internships and youth training, and our Made in Walworth County program to promote awareness in manufacturing. [More Info]
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Thank you for your membership! We appreciate you and are here to help you excel in your business!
Let's talk about how we can help you train your managers who are new
or existing managers who might need to level up a bit. We have the curriculum,
and the instructor, we partner with Gateway Technical College. WCEDA will handle
the things that you don't have time for, or the manpower for!
Get in touch to learn more about our Fundamentals of Supervision, supervisory classes!
~Susan
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Nothing new this month! For past & present county developments, visit the newsletter section of our website here.
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To read more about each indicator, visit the newsletter section of our website here.
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According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Wisconsin rose 0.1 percentage points in July 2022 to 3.0%. The state unemployment rate was 0.5 percentage points lower than the national rate...
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The 10-2 Treasury Yield Spread is the difference between the 10 year treasury rate and the 2 year treasury rate. A 10-2 treasury spread that approaches 0 signifies a "flattening" yield curve. A negative 10-2 yield...
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New orders for US manufactured durable goods unexpectedly were unchanged from a month earlier in July of 2022, disappointing market expectations of a 0.6% increase and following an upwardly revised...
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The Average Crude Oil Spot Price calculates an equally weighted price of the WTI Crude Oil Price, Brent Crude Oil Price, and Dubai Crude Oil Price. This metric gives a nice overview of the broad crude oil market, rather than looking at...
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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is beginning a regional broadband assessment in an effort to bring broadband to more Wisconsinites. The first step in the process is to conduct speed testing across the region. To take the test, residents and businesses simply need to visit, from their home or work location. It will only take a few moments and personal information is always protected and never shared. [Take the Test]
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Attention WCEDA members: We want to hear from you! We are booking 30-minute time slots to hear your updates and get feedback from you. It will help you get more value from us and help us improve our offerings. Click below to reserve a time that is convenient for you.
[Reserve Your Slot]
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Main Street Bounceback Grants
Program extended until 12/31/22
The goal of the Wisconsin Tomorrow Main Street Bounceback Grant (DBA Brick and Mortar Bounceback) Program is to provide one-time assistance to new and existing businesses opening a new location or expanding operations in a vacant commercial space. [Learn More]
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Treasury clarifies rules governing ARP revenue replacement
As a recipient of an award under the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF), recipients are required to comply with Treasury’s Final Rule. Among other requirements, the Final Rule states “most of the provisions of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) apply to this program, including the Cost Principles and Single Audit Act requirements.” Treasury maintained the right to make certain exceptions to the Uniform Guidance and has provided various iterations of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to recipients providing clarity on the applicability of numerous regulations. [Read on]
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Visit our website for additional resources.
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FREE WI Digital Job Board
WCEDA has a strong relationship with all the schools in Walworth County, so we want to make you aware of an opportunity that the Elkhorn School District is offering. At this time, this is a FREE service for businesses, so give it a try!
The Elkhorn Area School District has recently partnered with numerous school districts to launch a digital Jobs board for our community that allows students, parents, and families full access to local jobs. This service will allow quick and direct access to local employment vacancies, ensure our employers have a free location to post their vacancies and Youth Apprenticeship needs and allow the school district, local employers, and other employment and economic agencies to collaboratively fill the Walworth County employment pipeline.
If you have entry-level jobs or are in need of Youth Apprentices, please CLICK HERE. It is free to post a job for 365 days a year and you can manage your job posting as you fill them or have increased openings. Your job postings will be accessible to over 7,000 students at this time.
Once on the website click: Employers > Post a job
Then the system will walk you through posting a job
Questions? Contact Chris Trottier
Mr. Chris R. Trottier
Director of School to Work Opportunities
"Lead Learner"
Elkhorn Area School District
trotch@elkhorn.k12.wi.us
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WCEDA LOAN PROGRAM
Are you having trouble getting a loan? Are your revenues under $1 million? WCEDA may be able to HELP. We have a loan program through the USDA for small businesses called the HometownEntrepreneur Loan Program (HELP) that aims to help small business access capital. Many times we can work with banks or other programs like SBA or WHEDA to make a loan work for companies.
[APPLICATION]
[ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES]
[CONTACT ME]
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