Opportunity Lives Here
GCDC and UW-Madison Division of Extension partner to bring this leadership development program to Green County. Participants gain a deeper understanding of community issues, expand leadership networks, grow leadership skills, and create a leadership legacy through impactful community projects.
Registration for Green County Leaders begins in June for an August start. For more information contact us at 608-328-9453 or victoria.solomon@wisc.edu
Leading the Way to a better Green County.
Connect Green County provides social, civic, and professional connection foster an environment that we all want to live, grow, and work in.
BROADBAND
91.7% community access to quality, affordable broadband service supporting our businesses, our industries, our schools, and our people. We are proud to be expanding Wi-Fi options throughout our communities so we can all stay connected.
Questions or input about broadband in Green County?
CHILD CARE
Affordable, quality childcare impacts our local workforce, our families, and our economy. GCDC seeks out grants and other funds to support childcare needs. $170,000 has supported training and licensing for area providers to elevate care options our communities.
Donations to support these efforts can be made here:
Thank you for your support!
TECH CONNECT
Be it running a business, working from home, looking for work, or trying to simply stay in touch, being connected is a necessary part of life. GCDC wants to make sure we can all connect. Our Tech Connect program offers free, refurbished devices to qualifying individuals, entrepreneurs, and non-profits. Learn more in the link below.
Youth Development
Developing the next generation mindset for skilled trades careers and entrepreneurial opportunity for the future of Green County
$500,000
Cash, Grants, and In-Kind Donations
60
Public and Private Partners
56
Students Learning Skilled Trades
60%
Entering the trades after graduation
70.4%
Participation Rate in Youth Apprentice Programs
Compared to statewide
average of 44.3%
$2 Million
Non-State Grant for Career and Technical Education
Endless Possibilities
Growing & Building
An AARP Livability grant provided downtown beautification and way making with the purchase and placement of signage, benches and bike racks.
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Monticello Community Development Project
Public Service Commission funding for public Wi-Fi in downtown areas.
Albany PSC Grant
UW Platteville Engineering students ‘paved the way’ for an AARP walkability grant to access the riverfront.
Albany Walkway Grant
To learn more about the REV program please visit:
Wisconsin Rural Entrepreneurial Venture
Community Economic Development
Wisconsin REV Program
A Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection grant to boost dairy export capabilities. $72K
Dairy Exports
An Innovation Planning Grant for Brodhead to reassess emergency services $75k
Emergency Services Assessments
Community health, economic prosperity, and business engagement in health
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Seed Grant
Building our future by creating space for growth
Housing Development
Offering a variety or programs and services for small business owners and large industry needs.
Business Initiatives
Find Your Opportunity
OPPORTUNITY STARTS IN GREEN COUNTY. CONTACT GREEN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT 608.328.9452