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ECWRPC Applies for Implementation Funding from the DoD-OEA for I-41 Corridor Initiatives

ECWRPC has submitted a Phase II Implementation request to the Department of Defense – Office of Economic Adjustment (DoD-OEA) in hopes of obtaining additional funding to move forward on various I-41 Corridor initiatives related to economic development, specifically industry diversificaiton in attempt ot build a more resilient regional economy.  The two-year Phase II grant isContinue Reading

Approved 2015 CEDS Annual Performance Report

The East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission is pleased to announce the 2015 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Annual Performance Report has been completed for the East Central Wisconsin Economic Development District (EDD).  The Commission has served as the designated EDD for its ten county region since 1984, as authorized by the US Department ofContinue Reading

East Central receives APA-WI Chapter Award

East Central receives APA-WI Chapter Award for Appleton (Fox Cities) TMA and Oshkosh MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Planning process that developed a Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Network and Programs East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (ECWRPC) received an Innovations in Planning Award from the American Planning Association (APA) WI Chapter on October 13th, 2015Continue Reading

Available now – Draft 2015 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Annual Performance Report

The East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (ECWRPC) is pleased to announce that our Draft 2015 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Annual Performance Report has been completed. The Draft 2015 CEDS Annual Performance Report contains updated demographic and economic data as well as an updated regional project inventory list. The full draft document is foundContinue Reading

Community & Economic Development Projects

The Commission is beginning its 2015 community and economic development project list solicitation. The intent of the listing is to inventory all economic development-related projects in the region, and identify projects that may be eligible for EDA funding or other funding programs that could require assistance from ECWRPC staff to secure these funds. To submitContinue Reading

AeroInnovate Wins Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Innovation Award

AeroInnovate, an aviation program within the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Business Success Center, received the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Company Innovation Award in the Small Employer Category during a luncheon on June10, 2015 in Appleton. The award was created as a means of recognizing businesses that drive innovation through creative thinking and problem solving, as well as takeContinue Reading

ECWRPC Receives Supplemental Funding Award for ORDIDI

ECWRPC has been awarded $188,798 in supplemental funding from the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment (DoD-OEA) to support the efforts of the ongoing Oshkosh Region Defense Industry Diversification Initiative (ORDIDI). This funding was allocated in response to the elimination of additional positions at the Oshkosh Corporation. ORDIDI projects are anticipated to be completed by December 31, 2015. SinceContinue Reading

Fond du Lac County Re-Joins Commission!

After a 32 year absence from membership with the Commission, the Fond du Lac County Board took action in December 2014 to become a dues paying member starting January 1, 2015. We welcome them with open arms and are appreciative of their desire to become more ‘connected’ to the other counties, available opportunities, and theContinue Reading

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