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AI for Small Business is sponsored by Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SWWRPC) supported by USDA Rural Business Development Grant. This workshop series offers free, hands-on training for small-business owners in southwest Wisconsin (Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, and Richland counties) on how to utilize generative artificial intelligence in their daily operations.
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USDA Rural Business Development Grants Program has awarded over 1 million dollars USDA Rural Business Development Grants Program has awarded over 1 million dollars By Todd Coppernoll , Adam D. Hess In a major effort to stimulate economic growth and expand job opportunities across rural Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Director Andrew Iverson announced $1. 024 million in investments through the USDA Rural Business Development Grants Program.
The funds are allocated across 11 distinct rural business projects ranging from food cooperatives and independent hotels to agricultural initiatives and specialized technical training. The program aims to mentor and advise local business owners, providing key resources to support diverse endeavors.
Funded projects include customized technical training for tribal communities via The Community Education Initiative Inc., strategic economic planning in Waupun and Winneconne by the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, and tailored assistance for disabled entrepreneurs through Easter Seals Wisconsin Inc. Additionally, the Forest County Potawatomi Community will deliver an Indigenous Entrepreneurship Training Program, while the Waupaca County Economic Development Corporation will establish a revolving loan fund to assist small businesses.
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Rural Development has announced an investment of $800,000 to advance value-added agricultural projects throughout Wisconsin USDA Rural Development invests nearly $13M into Iowa communities Governor Tony Evers and DATCP have selected 10 local dairy companies to receive funding through the 2027 Dairy Processor Grants program Federal disaster loans available for northern Wisconsin businesses impacted by drought Todd Coppernoll oversees local news for WRCO and WRCE radio in Richland Center.
Having served Richland Center as Mayor for three terms, Todd brings a unique perspective, and a familiar voice to the news. The focus is local, and so is the reporter.
More from Todd Coppernoll The Richland County Board of Supervisors will convene on Tuesday, The City of Richland Center advises motorists of street closure Dodgeville won 32-19 over Richland Center on the last night of the regular football season The Richland County Board of Supervisors will convene on Tuesday,
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small-business owners across southwest Wisconsin (Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, and Richland counties). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
AI for Small Business is funded by Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SWWRPC) supported by USDA Rural Business Development Grant. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin and Iowa. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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AI for Small Business (Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission) is sponsored by Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SWWRPC) supported by USDA Rural Business Development Grant. This workshop series offers free, hands-on training for small-business owners in southwest Wisconsin (Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, and Richland counties) on how to utilize generative artificial intelligence in their daily operations.
AI for Small Business (2026) is sponsored by Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SWWRPC) supported by USDA Rural Business Development Grant. A workshop series offering free, hands-on training for small-business owners in southwest Wisconsin (Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, and Richland counties) on how to utilize generative artificial intelligence in their daily operations.
While applicants chase fixed federal deadlines, USDA Rural Development keeps roughly $4.1 billion moving through programs with no deadline at all — Community Facilities, Water & Waste Disposal, and Business & Industry loans that accept applications year-round. But 2026 brought a quiet shake-up: REAP grants paused, RBDG's competitive window closed. Here is the map of what's open, what's frozen, and how rural organizations should work a rolling pipeline.
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