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NWBDC and NWRPC Helped Violet on Cedar Introduce Wine Country to Burnett County
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... -
RLC and WEDC Present COVID-19 CEO Leadership Series - Fridays at 11AM
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... -
Visions Northwest and Key Strategic Partners Announce COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results
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... -
NWBDC and NWRPC Provided Tech Seed and Microloan to Develop Pro Tutor App’s Launch
Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) and Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) provided seed funding to launch the Pro Tutor App. Read on... -
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NWRPC COVID-19 Update
Considering new COVID-19 developments, NWRPC is committed to keeping our community, clients, and employees healthy and safe. Our office will be closed immediately to walk-in clients and customers until further notice. Read on... -
Downtown District & Businesses: Corona Virus Response Ideas & Resources
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... -
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Northwest Regional Planning Commission Awards Operational Funding to InFocus EyeWear
Northwest Regional Planning Commission’s (NWRPC) SBA Micro Loan program awarded operational expense funding for InFocus EyeWear in Barron, WI. Read on... -
Northwest WI Regional Economic Development Fund helps Rob’s Snowplow Sales and Service Plow Forward
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... -
Northwest WI Regional Economic Development Fund Enhances Baders Sports Center Retail Store
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... -
Northwest WI Regional Economic Development Fund Fuels Expansion Project for Ogema Hills Gas
The Northwest Wisconsin Regional Economic Development Fund, Inc. (NWREDF) awarded funding to help Ogema Hills Gas & Go with renovation and expansion projects. Read on... -
Northwest WI Regional Economic Development Fund Helps Studio 1 Salon & Day Spa Expand
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... -
NWRPC Adopts 2019 Annual Update: Northwest WI Region's "Vision for Prosperity" CEDS
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... -
The Future of Freight Transportation in the Twin Ports
This upcoming event will explore the state of freight transportation in the Twin Ports, with presentations by local, state and federal agencies. Read on... -
Draft 2019 Annual Update: Northwest WI Region's "Vision for Prosperity" CEDS
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... -
NWRPC Completes Hayward Area Placemaking Process
In May of 2018, a Regional Insights on the Economy (RIsE) event was held in Hayward with a focus on Placemaking and community attraction. Read on... -
Draft 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Superior Urbanized Area
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... -
Washed Away: Northwest Wisconsin Copes With The Costs Of A Changing Climate
Local Communities Find Themselves Stuck In A Cycle Of Rebuilding Infrastructure After Repeated Floods Read on... -
Welcome to the NWRPC Team: Emily Nelson
Emily joined the NWRPC team as our newest Community Development Planner on Monday, July 22nd. We are excited to have her as a part of our staff! Read on... -
NWRPC Recognized as Community Partner of the Year
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... -
Northwest Cleansweep Collections
NW Cleansweep is holding weekday collection events in 2019 and they have STARTED OFF STRONG!!! Read on... -
NWRPC Celebrates 60 Years!
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... -
NWREDF Awards Startup Funding to Stone Lake Hardware
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... -
NWRPC Completes Northwest Wisconsin Flood Impact Study
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... -
NWBDC and NWRPC Awards Equipment and Expansion Funding to Wegner Cabinetry, LLC.
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 and NWRPC Awards Business Acquisition Funding for Dental Metrics, LLC
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... -
NWBDC Digs up Funding for White Birch Property Management LLC
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... -
NWRPC Adopts 2018 Annual Update: Northwest WI Region's "Vision for Prosperity" CEDS
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... -
Bayfield County EAB Project Funded
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... -
NWBDC Cooks up Funding for Northside Café, LLC
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... -
NWRPC Requesting Proposals for Annual Audit
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... -
NWBDC Funds Round Man Brewing Co.
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... -
Draft 2018 Annual Update: Northwest WI Region's "Vision for Prosperity" CEDS
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... -
NWBDC Awards Succession Loan for Mercer Rentals
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... -
NWRED and NWRPC Awards Expansion Funding for Earth Rider Brewing, LLC
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... -
NWBDC Provides Funding for the Spooner ReStore
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... -
NWRED and NWRPC Awards Transition Funding for Bant Law Office, LLC
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... -
NWRED and NWRPC Awards Startup Funding for Denco, LLC d/b/a Velo Café and The Exercise Lab
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... -
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NWBDC and NWRPC Awards Financing for IKS Industries, Inc.
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... -
NWBDC Helps Camp Namekagon & RV Park Expand
The Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation (NWBDC) awarded loan funding to complete the final phase expansion of Camp Namekagon & RV Park. Read on... -
NWRED and NWRPC Awards Expansion Funding for Prentice Auto Service and Repair, LLC
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 NWRPC Awards Expansion Funding for Mia Mangia, LLC
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... -
NWBDC Approves Financing for That HWY 70 Campground, LLC
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... -
NWBDC Awards Startup Financing for Empire Coffee
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... -
New initiative provides a way for employers to reach their future workforce
Businesses in northwest Wisconsin have long looked for a way to connect better with students about local opportunities. Read on... -
Visions Northwest to Partner again in 2018 RIsE Breakfast Sessions
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... -
Foxconn General Information Sessions for Contractors - Superior
Northwest Wisconsin companies invited to informational session on how to bid for work during Foxconn construction. Read on... -
NWBDC Awards Business Purchase Financing for Stone Lake Lumber, LLC
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... -
Home Repair Funds Available
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... -
Housing Funds Awarded to Douglas County and the Northwest Regional Housing Program
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... -
NW Cleansweep Announces Spring Hazardous Waste "Milk Run" Collections
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... -
2018 Wisconsin RPCs and DNR Great Lakes Basin Tree Planting Grant Program
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... -
Home Repair Funds Available
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... -
NWRPC Awards Funding for The Willow Series, LLC
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... -
NWREDF Reveals 2017 Year End Performance
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... -
NWBDC Reveals 2017 Year End Performance
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... -
NWRPC’s SBA Revolving Loan Fund Reveals 2017 Year End Performance
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 Completes Iron County Rural Transit Development Plan
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... -
NWRPC Adopts 2017 Annual Update: Northwest WI Region's "Vision for Prosperity" CEDS
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... -
Draft 2017 Annual Update: Northwest WI Region's "Vision for Prosperity" CEDS
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... -
Draft 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Superior Urbanized Area
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... -
Fair Housing – It’s Your Right
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... -
Welcome to the NWRPC Team: Ken Pearson
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... -
Welcome to the NWRPC Team: Ashtin Markgren
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... -
NWRPC Completes Northwest Wisconsin Infrastructure Capacity Analysis
Northwest Regional Planning Commission has completed the Northwest Wisconsin Infrastructure Capacity Analysis. Read on... -
Home Repair and Down Payment Funds Available
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... -
Visions Northwest to Partner in 2017 RIsE Breakfast Sessions
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 Awarded $477,205 in EDA Funds for Northwest Wisconsin Flood Resiliency Study
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... -
NWRPC Adopts 2016 Annual Update: Northwest WI Region's "Vision for Prosperity" CEDS
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... -
Draft 2016 Annual Update: Northwest WI Region's "Vision for Prosperity" CEDS
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... -
Draft 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Superior Urbanized Area
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... -
WisDOT Release: Flooding in northwest Wisconsin has several highways closed
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... -
NWRPC Commission Officers Elected
The Annual Commission meeting of Northwest Regional Planning Commission took place June 29th, in Hayward, WI. Read on... -
Visions Northwest Awarded Grant from the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives
Visions Northwest was notified that a proposal for funding to assist in efforts to form a regional wood products initiative has been accepted by the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives. Read on... -
WisDOT Announcement: 2017 Application for §5310 will open on June 15, 2016
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... -
DNR seeks information from communities on Forestry Division headquarters relocation
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... -
Myron Schuster and NWRPC Honored for Outstanding Support
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... -
Home Repair and Down Payment Funds Available
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... -
Visions Northwest to Partner in RIsE Breakfast Sessions
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... -
Draft 2015-2019 Northwest WI Region's "Vision for Prosperity" CEDS
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... -
Fabrication Laboratories Grant Opportunity for Public School Districts
The Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) Program will provide grants to districts to help them equip fab labs within public schools. Read on... -
September Employee Spotlight: Clem Larson
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... -
Draft 2016-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Superior Urbanized Area
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... -
August Employee Spotlight: Crystal Rohde
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... -
Opportunities for Small Contractors
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... -
NWBDC Funds Assist in the Start-up of Mobile Metal Welding, LLC
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... -
Sheldon Johnson Promoted to Executive Director of Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
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... -
May Employee Spotlight: Heidi Buchmann
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... -
April Employee Spotlight: Mariann Jones
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... -
March Employee Spotlight: Jeff Dietrich
We are very excited to proudly highlight each month someone from our wonderful staff here at NWRPC! Our March employee being "spotlighted" is Jeff Dietrich, Loan Fund Manager/Business Development Specialist. Read on... -
February Employee Spotlight: Kimberly Gifford
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... -
Strategic Planning Committee Meets to Develop New 5-Year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
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... -
NWRPC 2014 Semi-Annual Meeting Summary
NWRPC held its semi-annual meeting on December 3, 2014 at Flat Creek Inn & Suites in Hayward, WI. Read on... -
MIC Approves 2015-2018 Superior Urbanized Area TIP
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... -
Myron Schuster Elected to the NADO Board of Directors
For Immediate Release: September 17, 2014 Contact: Joe McKinney, 202.624.5947 Read on... -
NWRPC Begins Work on Northern Washburn County CWPP
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... -
NWRPC: Title VI Public Notice
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... -
Northwest Regional Planning Commission is New Wisconsin Micro-lender
SBA District Director Presents Funding; Dollars to Support Loans in Ten Northwestern Counties Read on... -
Big Water Coffee Roasters Expands Business With Help From NWBDC Loan
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) assisted Big Water Coffee Roasters of Bayfield, WI in their business expansion. Read on... -
NWREDF Helps Fund Lakeside Villa Assisted Living in Phillips
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... -
Duluth-Superior MIC Adopts 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Plan
The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council recently adopted the 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program. Read on... -
NWRPC Chosen as Coordinating Entity for Proposed National Heritage Area in St. Croix River Region
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... -
NWRPC Produces Video that Discusses Dangers of Improper Disposal of Hazardous & Electronic Waste
NWRPC has produced an educational video on the effects of household hazardous and electronic waste to the Lake Superior Basin. Read on... -
Myron Schuster Elected to the National Association of Development Organizations Board of Directors
Washington, DC – Myron Schuster, Executive Director of the Northwest RPC in Spooner, WI, was elected to the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) 2013 – 2014 Board of Directors on August 27, 2013 at NADO’s annual business meeting. Read on... -
NWBDC Funds Used to Open Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Spooner
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... -
NWREDF Funds Extended to K-Wood Truss, Inc. of Grantsburg
Northwest Regional Planning Commission Program Manager Jeff Dietrich met with K-Wood Truss Rafters, Inc. owners Cynthia Leonard and Alma Karels of K-Wood Truss, Inc. of Grantsburg, WI. Read on... -
NWRPC Presents on Proposed Pre-Mining Socio-Economic Analysis for a Mine in the Penokee Hills
Jason Laumann, NWRPC Senior Planner/Lake Superior Coastal Specialist gave a presentation at the Iron County Citizen’s Forum meeting on Thursday, July 24th, 2013 at the Oma Town Hall regarding a pre-mining socio-economic analysis. Read on... -
$1.9 Million in Regional Housing Rehab Funds Available
The Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Housing, has awarded the Northwest Regional Housing Program $1,933,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing funds. Read on... -
Visions Northwest Regional Economic Development Group Conducting "Export Assessment Survey"
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... -
NWREDF Funds Being Used to Start Mercer Building Supply, LLC
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... -
New Grantsburg Enterprise Center Open and Operating
The ribbon cutting ceremony for the industrial incubator in Grantsburg's Industrial Park was held on November 13, 2012. Read on... -
Park Falls Family Restaurant Opens
Northwest Regional Planning Commission Program Managers John Stroschine and Jeff Dietrich visited the newly opened Park Falls Family Restaurant located on Route 13 in Park Falls, WI. Read on... -
Welcome to the NWRPC Team: Jeff Dietrich
With the pending (well-deserved) retirement of John Stroschine, our current Business Development Specialist/Loan Fund Manager, NWRPC has hired Jeff Dietrich as a new member of our staff. Read on... -
Groundbreaking for the expansion of G.A Miller, Inc.
Northwest Regional Planning Commission Program Manager Jeff Dietrich, pictured on the far right, attended the groundbreaking for the expansion of G.A Miller, Inc. of Prentice, WI. Read on... -
NWRPC Holds 2012 Annual Meeting
Northwest Regional Planning Commission held its Annual Meeting at Flat Creek Inn & Suites in Hayward, WI on Wednesday, June 27th, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Read on...
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Regional Housing Program
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
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Northwest Wisconsin Flood Impact Study
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
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
In 1973, the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce designated the NWRPC as an Economic Development District (EDD). Read More
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