The Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) was created in 1959 by local units of government of Northwest Wisconsin. The Commission is a cooperative venture of Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, and Washburn Counties and the tribal nations of Bad River, Red Cliff, Lac du Flambeau, Lac Courte Oreilles, and St. Croix.
In early November, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Ambassador Susan Rice, White House Domestic Policy Advisor, visited Wisconsin to announce the expansion of the Rural Partners Network (RPN) to 12 Wisconsin counties, including Ashland, Iron, and Price. Read on...
The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC) has approved the release of the draft 2023-2026 Superior Urbanized Area Transportation Improvement Program. Read on...
We know it takes a lot to start a new business or open a new space. Through the Main Street Bounceback Grant Program, qualifying businesses can receive $10,000 to help get set up in a commercial space. Read on...
The Northwest Cleansweep Program collects household hazardous waste (HHW) chemicals from residents FREE of charge in the following counties: Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, and Washburn. Read on...
Megan Mader joined the NWRPC team on June 6th, 2022 as a Community Development Specialist. We are excited to have her as the newest member of our staff! Get to know a little about Megan below... Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Broadband Survey study examines the results of a comprehensive Internet survey sent to households and businesses in Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, and Iron Counties. Read on...
On Tuesday, November 30th, NWRPC hosted Tom Baron, EDA’s Economic Development Representative for Wisconsin, to learn more about funding opportunities available in northwest Wisconsin. Read on...
NWRPC has prepared the 2021 Annual CEDS Performance Report which analyzes the region's current economic conditions and serves as an update on progress towards reaching regional goals and objectives and implementing the region’s plan of action. Read on...
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission adopted the 2020-2024 Northwest WI Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy on October 28th, 2020 at the NWRPC Executive Committee meeting. Read on...
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission has prepared the Final Draft of the 2020-2024 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Read on...
Kate Costello joined the NWRPC team on July 13th as our Accounting and Loan Administration Specialist. Kate will be taking over the duties of Heidi Buchmann, as Heidi will be retiring in the Fall. We are excited to have her as a part of our staff! Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) and the Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission’s (NWRPC) Small Business Administration (SBA) Microloan Fund helped Washburn Infinity, LLC find its style in Washburn, Wisconsin. Read on...
Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) and Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) provided the financing options needed for Violet on Cedar to introduce the wine bar concept to Burnett County. Read on...
The COVID-19 pandemic poses unprecedented challenges to all types of Wisconsin businesses whose operations are impacted by disruptions to their supply chains, demand for their products and worker unavailability. Read on...
Thirty-five percent of Wisconsin businesses responding to a recent statewide survey reported they will be forced to close if current conditions persist for more than three months amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) and Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) provided seed funding to launch the Pro Tutor App. Read on...
WEDC’s Errin Welty and the WEDC Downtown Development Team have compiled a document for consideration for our small businesses to pivot and thrive during these times. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Regional Economic Development Fund, Inc. (NWREDF) awarded funding to help Rob’s Snowplow Sales and Service to purchase back stock of inventory and equipment that will help service all customers. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Regional Economic Development Fund, Inc. (NWREDF) awarded funding to help Baders Sports Center renovate the sales floor to better display its expanded retail offerings. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Regional Economic Development Fund, Inc. (NWREDF) awarded funding to help Ogema Hills Gas & Go with renovation and expansion projects. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Regional Economic Development Fund, Inc. (NWREDF) awarded funding to help Studio 1 Salon & Day Spa expand its product offerings and redevelop an invigorating studio space at its flagship studio in Phillips. Read on...
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission adopted the 2019 Annual Update: Northwest WI Region's "Vision for Prosperity" CEDS on October 16th, 2019 at the NWRPC Executive Committee meeting. Read on...
This upcoming event will explore the state of freight transportation in the Twin Ports, with presentations by local, state and federal agencies. Read on...
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission has prepared the Final Draft of the 2019 Annual Update: Northwest Wisconsin Region's "Vision for Prosperity" Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Read on...
The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC) has prepared a Draft Calendar Year 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Superior Urbanized Area. Read on...
Originally published in Spooner Advocate, May 16, 2019-
Business and community leaders from around Washburn County gathered on Wednesday evening, May 15, at the Spooner Civic Center to recognize successes and community contributions of local businesses. Read on...
Thank you to our Executive Committee, Commission Members, Federal and State Representatives, Staff, and all of our Regional Partners for helping us celebrate our 60th Anniversary in Hayward on June 26, 2019. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Regional Economic Development Fund, Inc. (NWREDF) awarded funding to help Stone Lake Hardware reopen its doors to the public after Paul Manka and Michael Bogenschneider purchased the business in the Spring of 2018. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Flood Impact Study includes the counties of Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer and Washburn of which were declared in the 2016 federal disaster declaration DR-4276. Read on...
Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corp. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture loan fund and Northwest Regional Planning Commission SBA Micro Loan program awarded funding to help Wegner Cabinetry purchase needed equipment for an expansion/retention project. Read on...
NWBDC United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan funding and NWRPC SBA Micro Loan program awarded loan funding to Merlyn Coy to acquire full ownership of Dental Metrics Laboratory, Inc., purchase equipment and provide working capital. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) awarded startup loan funding to leverage a private bank award to Brandon Rizzo who started White Birch Property Management, LLC (WBPM). Read on...
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission adopted the 2018 Annual Update: Northwest WI Region's "Vision for Prosperity" CEDS on October 31st, 2018 at the NWRPC Executive Committee meeting. Read on...
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission is pleased to announce the total award of $122,000 to 20 Wisconsin communities and counties for projects to reduce runoff and mitigate the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) awarded loan funding to complete a renovation and expansion to the dining area and upgraded kitchen equipment for Nothside Café, LLC in Rib Lake, WI. Read on...
Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) is requesting proposals from interested and qualified accounting firms to conduct the annual audit of NWRPC and its component units for fiscal years ending December 31, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) awarded loan funding to help Round Man Brewing Co. get cooking with the new brew pub’s kitchen and dining equipment. Read on...
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission has prepared the Final Draft of the 2018 Annual Update: Northwest Wisconsin Region's "Vision for Prosperity" Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) awarded loan funding to assist the ownership transition of Mercer Rentals. This succession funding has allowed Robert Hynes the purchase Mercer Rentals. Read on...
Northwest Wisconsin Regional Business Fund, Inc. (NWRED) and Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) SBA Micro Loan program awarded loan funding for Earth Rider Brewing, LLC to purchase additional brewing equipment to expand their canning efforts. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) awarded loan funding to assist Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, Inc.’s (WRHFH) ReStore transition to its new location (the old Larsen Auto dealership location) in Spooner, Wisconsin. Read on...
Northwest Wisconsin Regional Business Fund, Inc. (NWRED) and Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) SBA Micro Loan program awarded loan funding for Bant Law Office, LLC to purchase the existing Onchuck Law Office, S.C. in Phillips, Wisconsin. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Regional Business Fund Inc (NWRED) and the Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) SBA Micro Loan program awarded loan funding for Denco LLC (d/b/a Velo Café and The Exercise Lab) for façade improvements and startup capital. Read on...
NWBDC and NWRPC SBA Micro Loan Program awarded loan funding to IKS Industries, Inc. (IKS) to restructure existing debt to expand its cash capabilities to allow for increasing customer orders and growing industry demand. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) awarded loan funding to complete the final phase expansion of Camp Namekagon & RV Park. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Regional Business Fund, Inc. (NWRED) and NWRPC SBA Micro Loan program, awarded loan funding to Dustin Ochodnicky to expand Prentice Auto Service and Repair, LLC into a larger shop on Prentice’s main strip. Read on...
NWRED and the Northwest Regional Planning Commission SBA Micro Loan program awarded loan funding to Gerry Ensign to expand his restauranteur abilities from a long established mobile truck business to purchasing a brick-and-mortar sit down operation. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) awarded loan funding to Jennifer and Christian Mangelsen to develop their 15-acres of land into a dream campground destination for transient and seasonal campers alike. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) awarded loan funding to Aryana Buck and Evan Meyer to open Empire Coffee in the historic Empire Building on Tower Avenue in Superior, Wisconsin. Read on...
Together with the Northwest Workforce Investment Board and Northwest Wisconsin Educators for Regional Development, Visions Northwest will host a series of RIsE (Regional Insights on the Economy) Sessions throughout the region. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) awarded loan funding to Paul Manka and Michael Bogenschneider, partnered owners of Stone Lake Lumber, LLC, to purchase the buildings and ownership outright from their initial investor. Read on...
Housing rehabilitation funds are available to qualifying homeowners to assist
in repairs such as roofing, siding, wells, septics, heating, electrical, windows,
doors, sewer and water laterals, and handicapped accessibility modifications. Read on...
Douglas County, acting as the lead county for the ten county Northwest Regional Housing Program, has been awarded $2,000,000 in funds to assist income eligible low- to moderate income households with housing rehabilitation activities. Read on...
The Northwest Cleansweep hazardous waste “milk run” program, which is designed to accept hazardous wastes from municipalities, businesses and schools from our ten-county region, announces registration for the spring 2018 collection. Read on...
In partnership with the Wisconsin DNR, East Central Wisconsin RPC, Northwest Wisconsin RPC, and Southeastern Wisconsin RPC, the Bay-Lake RPC is excited to announce available funding under the 2018 WI RPCs & DNR Tree Planting Grant Program. Read on...
Housing rehabilitation funds are available to qualifying homeowners to assist in repairs such as roofing, siding, wells, septics, heating, electrical, windows, doors, sewer and water laterals, and handicapped accessibility modifications. Read on...
Northwest Regional Planning Commission’s (NWRPC) SBA Micro Loan program, awarded a financing package to assist The Willow Series, LLC. The loan program helped local children’s book author, Ava Gustafson, to print and promote the book Willow’s New Friend. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Regional Economic Development Fund, Inc. (NWRED) awarded loan funding to six regional businesses in 2017. The businesses that were assisted all enhanced the economic outlook of Wisconsin’s northwest region. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) awarded loan funding to eight regional businesses in 2017. The businesses that were assisted all enhanced the economic outlook of Wisconsin’s northwest region. Read on...
The Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission’s Small Business Administration’s Revolving Loan Fund program (NWRPC SBA RLF) awarded loan funding to 11 regional businesses in 2017. Read on...
NWRPC completed the Iron County Rural Transit Development Plan. The purpose of this plan is to look at the current demographics and then determin the current and future transit needs in the county. Read on...
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission adopted the 2017 Annual Update: Northwest WI Region's "Vision for Prosperity" CEDS on October 31st, 2017 at the NWRPC Executive Committee meeting. Read on...
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission has prepared the Final Draft of the 2017 Annual Update: Northwest Wisconsin Region's "Vision for Prosperity" Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Read on...
The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC) has prepared a Draft Calendar Year 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Superior Urbanized Area. Read on...
The Fair Housing Act is a federal act in the United States intended to protect people from discrimination when they are renting, buying, or securing financing for any housing. Read on...
Ken Pearson joined the NWRPC staff in June as our new Business Development Specialist/Loan Fund Manager. We are excited to have him as an addition to the NWRPC team! Read on...
Ashtin Markgren joined the organization earlier this month as our Administrative Specialist. Ashtin will be the friendly face you see at the front desk when you stop by our office. We are so happy to have her on the NWRPC team! Read on...
Housing rehabilitation assistance funds are available to qualifying homeowners to assist in repairs to roofing, siding, well, septic, heating, electrical, windows, doors, sewer and water laterals, and handicapped accessibility modifications. Read on...
Together with the Northwest Workforce Investment Board and Northwest Wisconsin Educators for Regional Development, Visions Northwest will host a series of RIsE (Regional Insights on the Economy) Sessions throughout the region. Read on...
NWRPC was sent a Notice of Investment Award letter from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) this Fall in response to a proposal submitted for a Northwest Wisconsin Flood Resiliency Study. Read on...
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission adopted the 2016 Annual Update: Northwest WI Region's "Vision for Prosperity" CEDS on October 26th, 2016 at the NWRPC Executive Committee meeting. Read on...
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission and Visions Northwest have prepared the Final Draft of the 2016 Annual Update: Northwest Wisconsin Region's "Vision for Prosperity" Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Read on...
The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC) has prepared a Draft Calendar Year 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Superior Urbanized Area. Read on...
For release: July 14, 2016 9:30 a.m.
Flooding in northwest Wisconsin has several highways closed. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation continues to assess roadways for damage and detour routes as necessary. Read on...
WisDOT will launch the 2017 annual application for the “Enhanced Mobility for Senior and Individuals with Disabilities” (§5310) grant program on June 15, 2016 for non-urban, small urban and the large urban areas of Appleton, Green Bay and Milwaukee. Read on...
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking information from communities as it develops a proposal for consideration by the Governor and Legislature to relocate the Division of Forestry Headquarters. Read on...
An Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award was presented to Myron Schuster, retired Executive Director of the Northwest Regional Planning Commission, on Wednesday, March 16th. Read on...
Housing rehabilitation funds totaling $2.1 million are available to qualifying home owners to assist in repairs to roofing, siding, well, septic, heating, electrical, windows, doors, sewer and water laterals, and handicapped accessibility modifications. Read on...
Together with the Northwest Workforce Investment Board and Northwest Wisconsin Educators for Regional Development, Visions Northwest will host a series of RIsE (Regional Insights on the Economy) Sessions throughout the region. Read on...
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission and Visions Northwest Regional Economic Development Organization have prepared the Final Draft 2015-2019 Northwest Wisconsin Region's "Vision for Prosperity" Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Read on...
Each month, we are excited to proudly highlight someone from our wonderful staff here at NWRPC! Our September employee being "spotlighted" is Clem Larson, Geographic Information Systems Specialist. Read on...
The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC) has prepared a Draft Calendar Year 2016-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Superior Urbanized Area. Read on...
After a brief summer hiatus, we are very excited to proudly highlight someone from our wonderful staff here at NWRPC! Our August employee being "spotlighted" is Crystal Rohde, Business Development Specialist/IT Specialist. Read on...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and BusinessUSA are collaborating to improve the flow of information about contract opportunities from federal grantees to businesses looking for opportunity. Read on...
Northwest Regional Planning Commission partnered together with Johnson Bank to assist in the start-up of Mobile Metal Welding, LLC located in Springbrook. Read on...
Spooner, WI, June 24, 2015 – Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Sheldon Johnson as the Commission’s new Executive Director effective January 1, 2016. Read on...
We are very excited to proudly highlight each month someone from our wonderful staff here at NWRPC! Our May employee being "spotlighted" is Heidi Buchmann, Finance Specialist. Read on...
We are very excited to proudly highlight each month someone from our wonderful staff here at NWRPC! Our April employee being "spotlighted" is Mariann Jones, Fiscal Manager. Read on...
We are very excited to proudly highlight each month someone from our wonderful staff here at NWRPC! Our first employee to be "spotlighted" is Kimberly Gifford, Administrative Secretary/Housing Development Specialist. Read on...
On January 14, 2015, the “Visions Northwest” Regional Economic Development Group met at the Flat Creek Inn & Suites in Hayward, Wisconsin to develop the new five-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, or CEDS as it is commonly known. Read on...
The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC) approved the 2015-2018 Superior Urbanized Area Transportation Improvement Program at their October 15, 2014 meeting. Read on...
NWRPC has begun working on a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for northern Washburn County including the towns of Chicog, Minong, Brooklyn, Frog Creek and the Village of Minong. Read on...
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Read on...
Community Financial Bank and the Northwest Regional Planning Commission partnered together to assist Ken and Lorraine Kiefer in establishing Lakeside Villa, a new Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) on Hwy 13 in Phillips across from Elk Lake. Read on...
As the Coordinating Entity of a possible National Heritage Area (NHA), the NWRPC would work with local partners on the creation and implementation of a long-range plan for a Heritage Area. Read on...
Northwest Regional Planning Commission Program Manager Jeff Dietrich, pictured third from the left, behind the children, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity (WRHFH) ReStore in Spooner on Saturday, September 14th. Read on...
The Visions Northwest Regional Economic Development Group has partnered with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Northwest WI Manufacturing Outreach Center (NWMOC) to conduct an "Export Assessment Survey". Read on...
Northwest Regional Planning Commission Program Manager Jeff Dietrich, met with Jeff Stenberg and Jim Kichak, who will partner together to open Mercer Building Supply, LLC. Read on...
Housing rehabilitation funds are available to qualifying homeowners to assist
in repairs such as roofing, siding, wells, septic, heating, electrical, windows,
doors, sewer and water laterals, and handicapped accessibility modifications. Read More
The Northwest Wisconsin Flood Impact Study includes the counties of Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer and Washburn of which were declared in the 2016 federal disaster declaration DR-4276. Read More
In 1973, the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce designated the NWRPC as an Economic Development District (EDD). Read More
