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What is a community based venture fund?: A community based venture fund has no private individuals as investors. The primary goal of a community based fund is job creation, with return on investment being secondary. Generally, all positive returns on investments are re-invested in the fund resulting in continuous sustainability.

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Wisconsin Rural Enterprise Fund

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1. Who do I contact for more information about the Wisconsin Rural Enterprise Fund?: For more information on the Wisconsin Rural Enterprise Fund please contact Rick Roeser, Business Development Specialist at 715-635-2197 or Email.

2. What is the difference between a loan and equity investment?: A loan requires repayment of principal and interest beginning immediately. An equity investment provides funding in exchange for stock ownership in a business with a payout at the time of a liquidity event.

3. What types of businesses do the Wisconsin Rural Enterprise Fund consider for investment: Investments are usually aimed at early-stage and start-up technology based businesses.

4. What is a community based venture fund?: A community based venture fund has no private individuals as investors. The primary goal of a community based fund is job creation, with return on investment being secondary. Generally, all positive returns on investments are re-invested in the fund resulting in continuous sustainability.