Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) – Due March 6! |
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$27 million in competitive grant funding is available. Successful projects will expand capacity and infrastructure for middle-of-the-supply-chain activities. This includes the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products, including specialty crops, dairy, grains for human consumption, aquaculture, and other value-added food products. This program does exclude meat, poultry, and wild-caught seafood from eligibility. |
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Through this program, there will be awards within two grant categories. Equipment Grants will be awarded in the $10,000 to $99,999 range and Infrastructure Grants will be awarded in the $100,000 to $3 million range. Infrastructure grants may include construction projects. Applicants may apply for either an Equipment Grant or an Infrastructure Grant.
An informational webinar about the current grant application period (open through March 6, 2024) will be held on January 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Registration is required.
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January Business After Hours |
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Join us on January 15th at Tanglewood Greens for another engaging event. Business After Hours is a great opportunity to make connections and develop your business in a casual environment.
Monday, January 15, 2024
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
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Ribbon Cutting -
Mayo Clinic Health System
Please join us for the Mayo Clinic Store expansion. Open House at the Red Cedar Campus from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This expansion will allow for more products and service options to reach more patients in the region.
Celebrate this expansion at the official ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. with light refreshments.
The Ribbon Cutting is located in the Eye Care Center in Suite 1, which is located in the building south of the Mayo Clinic Health System - Rehabilitation Services. For directions, click here.
Wednesday January 10, 2024
10:30 a.m.
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Ribbon Cutting - kCole Bookkeeping & Small Business Consulting
Celebrate kCole Bookkeeping & Small Business Consulting's partnership with the Chamber and the office relocation to Menomonie! Their expert team is available for your new business and established businesses, leveraging their certification as QuickBooks ProAdvisors.
Wednesday January 17, 2024
4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
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Ribbon Cutting - Northwoods
Health Services
We extend an invitation to celebrate a new business in Menomonie, Northwoods Health Services, a proud new investor of the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center. Northwoods Health Services is now offering wellness services through medical weight loss, IV hydration, testosterone replacement and vitamin injections
Take part in the official ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:00 p.m., and stay to enjoy light refreshments, enter giveaways, take advantage of the free Skinny Shot vitamin injection, and a free chair massage. If you are a new member, inquire about available discounts.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Stay Connected the Chamber |
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Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center
1125 N Broadway St, Ste 3, Menomonie, WI
(715) 235-9087
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