Archive for 2008

Dreamcatcher Sailing Charters in Bayfield Receives Money

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

John Stroschine, Program Manager for Northwest Regional Planning Commission (right) presents a Northwest Wisconsin Regional Economic Development Fund check for $25,000 to John and Mary Thiel owners of Dreamcatcher Sailing Charters. Proceeds of the check along with private bank and equity financing will be used to purchase an additional sailing vessel for the business. […]

Chattering Squirrel Cafe in Siren Repays Loan

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

The Chattering Squirrel Coffee Cafe Siren, recently became the first NW Wisconsin business affected by either the Siren or Ladysmith tornadoes to repay a NW Wisconsin Business Development Corporation Emergency Loan. The Emergency Revolving Loan Fund was set-up by NW Regional Planning Commission, through the effects of Congressman Dave Obey, to assist businesses and […]

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

 
Announcing the 2008 Price Co. Hazardous Waste/Medications/Electronics Collections
The northwest counties of Wisconsin are making it easy for residents to dispose of unwanted or unusable household chemicals. Such items as oil-based paints, solvents, pesticides, hazardous cleaners, fluorescent and high-density light bulbs, oil filters, rechargeable and button batteries, mercury, old gas, cell phones and computers will […]

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Grantsburg Enterprise Center

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Tuesday, July 1st, NW Regional Planning Commission was pleased to present the Community of Grantsburg with a new Business Enterprise Center.

NWRPC Annual Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

On Wednesday, June 25, NWRPC held it’s Annual Meeting at the Lakewoods Resort and Conference Center in Cable.

Douglas Co. Comp Plan Unrevised Draft Documents Available for Download

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Douglas County Comp Plan Draft Demographics
Douglas County Comp Plan Draft Economic Development
Douglas County Comp Plan Draft Housing
Douglas County Comp Plan Draft Transportation

Innomation, Inc. in Phillips Receives Money

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

John Stroschine Northwest Regional Planning Commission’s Program Manager (right) presents a Wisconsin Business Innovation Corporation Revolving Loan Fund check for $250,000 to Innomation, Inc. CEO Carl Marschke. Proceeds of the loan will be used in part by the Phillips business to develop proprietary manufacturing equipment capable of producing innovative green building components.

Rocky Ridge Rental in Sawyer County Receives Money

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

John Stroschine Northwest Regional Planning Commission’s Program Manager presents a Northwest Wisconsin Regional Economic Development Fund revolving loan fund check for $25,000 to Rocky Ridge Rental owner Dina VanGilder. Proceeds of the loan will be used in part to purchase new rental equipment. Rocky Ridge Rental is located on […]

Greunke’s First Street Inn in Bayfield Receives Money

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Judith Lokken-Strom owner and operator of Greunke’s First Street Inn (Bayfield) holds a revolving loan fund check for $20,000 that she received from the Northwest Wisconsin Regional Economic Development Fund. Proceeds of the check will be used to make improvements to the Inn. The Northwest Wisconsin Regional Economic Development Fund is administered […]

Clearly Superior, Inc. Receives Money

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

To the left is a photo taken of NWRPC Chairman Doug Finn presenting a joint check from the Douglas County revolving loan fund and Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation revolving loan fund to Doug Stetzer President and CEO for Clearly Superior, Inc. Clearly Superior, Inc. produces a unique thickened water product (AquaCareH2O) that has the […]