Cooperation is the key for the Home Construction Cooperative, a program of Green County Development Corporation (GCDC), that addresses housing and workforce issues in our community. Limited housing options and the lack of skilled trades workers in the area led to the creation of this program. Both SSM Health and Monroe High School became fast partners with GCDC in the … [Read more...] about Building New Solutions to Community Housing and Workforce Challenges
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City of Monroe Announces New Text Based Messaging System
Today the City of Monroe announced they have launched a convenient new communication system to assist with submitting complaints and receiving information from the city government. TextMyGov is a text-message-based system designed to open lines of communication between city agencies and citizens. Residents and visitors will be able to easily obtain information and report code … [Read more...] about City of Monroe Announces New Text Based Messaging System
YMCA is “Banking” on Success
The Green County Family YMCA is just $2 million dollars away from reaching their $25 million goal and they are “banking” on success. Three local banks, including Woodford State Bank, the Bank of New Glarus, and Wisconsin Bank & Trust have pledged a combined $250,000 toward the project. Ground breaking on the YMCA’s expansion could begin as early as July 1st, but is … [Read more...] about YMCA is “Banking” on Success
Green County Small Business Series Ends with Business Pitch Contest
Since April 19th, twenty-one (21) aspiring Green County entrepreneurs participated in a free Small Business Series hosted by Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) and The Bank of New Glarus, with special help from the Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and other guest speakers. The Small Business Series was created to help entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about Green County Small Business Series Ends with Business Pitch Contest
Partnership to Promote Healthy Living
SSM Health Monroe Hospital and SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group have pledged a $250,000 commitment to the Green County Family YMCA for the benefit of the citizens of Green County. The generous donation includes a one-time gift of $100,000 toward the YMCA’s Building A Stronger Community Capital Campaign and $150,000 of in-kind programmatic support. Across the country … [Read more...] about Partnership to Promote Healthy Living