The First Impressions program helps communities learn about existing strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of the first-time visitor and provides a structured opportunity to learn about strengths and weaknesses of similar communities. The results from a First Impressions visit can serve as the basis for community action and as a way to document changes in the community over time.
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Local public officials and community leaders, in searching for ways to help revitalize their economies especially in the post-recession years, are working with business leaders in a variety of new ways. While low-cost loans and other financial inducements continue, in some communities, local groups have also organized residents to raise funds that then are invested directly in business ventures called Community Supported Enterprises (CSEs).
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The University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives seeks to increase understanding and encourage critical thinking about cooperatives by fostering scholarship and mutual learning among academics, the cooperative community, policy makers and the public
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This is a webpage with research to help communities make informed decisions regarding the changing dynamics of the economy, assess the impact of those changes, and identify local economic strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
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The Community Design Team is an opportunity to bring a volunteer team of planning and design professionals into your community to help you discover the short-, medium-, and long-range visions of your future.
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PowerPoint presentation to help develop survey questions.
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SBDCs help entrepreneurs realize the dream of business ownership and help existing businesses remain competitive in a complex, ever-changing global marketplace. They are generally affiliated with a University outreach or Extension service.
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Our Mission: To provide high-quality, rigorous, and reasonably priced survey services to academics, non-profit organizations, local units of government, and others.
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Business and property owners, as well as public sector officials, require sound research, information, and analysis when making decisions about improving the appearance of downtown buildings. This guide will aid in assessing the feasibility of future projects based on the experiences of others.
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