CBEI Central Wisconsin Fall 2024 Report

SPECIAL REPORT

Strengthening Communities: The Power of Asset-Based Approaches

Liz Wendt, Director of Business and Community Operations, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

Callie Wulk, Executive Director, Wausau River District

Born and raised in Wausau, WI UW-Stevens Point MBA Alumni Community and Economic Development Background

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Presentation Agenda

I. Conceptual Framework A. ABCD II. How it gets done A. Organization

1. Main Street Programs, community organizations 2. BIDs

B. Funding

1. Sustainable/Organizational 2. Project-based III.Examples in Central Wisconsin A. Wausau B. Stevens Point IV. Conclusion

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