April, 2013

Juneau County Economic Development Corporation

2013 JCEDC Community meeting dates:

April 24, 6pm

Think Spring

New Commander takes charge at Volk Field

Going back many years, JCEDC has worked closely with Volk Field on a wide range of projects. The base has a tremendous impact on our local economy and is very cognizant of maintaining extremely good relations with communities in and around Juneau County. Late last year, the former commander, Colonel Ebben was selected as the new Assistant Adjutant General and promoted to Brigadier General. Assuming command on January 1, Colonel Dave Romuald took over as Volk Field Commander. Shortly after graduating in 1981 from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac where he was born and raised, Romuald enlisted in the Active Duty Air Force where he also continued on with his education, graduating in 1988 from San Diego State University. He was then commissioned and went on to fly F-16s. In 2006 he was selected as the 115th FW Operations Group Commander and in 2009 became Director of Operations for the WI Air National Guard. Colonel Romuald already has shown the same level of collaboration to work in partnership with JCEDC on issues affecting our local economy and communities. Romuald said he is truly honored to be the new commander at Volk Field, but said he is taking over in a time of tremendous uncertainty. The Dept. of Defense has been hit by a perfect storm of budgetary issues. Sequestration, a Continuing Resolution and deficit spending concerns are putting significant pressure on the DoD budget. Despite the current challenging fiscal environment, he said he is confident that the base can survive near term and prosper in the future.

In Necedah at the Siegler Memorial Library located at 217 Oak Grove Drive May 15, 5pm The Annual Meeting (see article below) June 26, 6pm At the Union Center Village Hall, located at 339 High Street August 28, 6pm At the Camp Douglas Village Hall, located at 304 Center Street September 25, 6pm At the Lyndon Station Village Hall, located at 121 Lemonweir Street December 4, 5:30pm JCEDC Holiday Party Target Bluff, 208 State Rd, Camp Douglas

JCEDC prepares for its 22nd Annual Meeting

On May 15, 2013, Juneau County Economic Development Corporation will hold its 22nd Annual Meeting. The organization will hold an election for one position on the Board of Directors. The nine members on the board are non-paid positions and they volunteer their time to direct the activities of the organization. Any current member can put their name in to run for a directors position. Being a non-profit organization, JCEDC is funded in part by way of memberships. Only members may vote. This year, the annual meeting will be held at the New Lisbon Travelers Inn, (at I90 Exit 61), where Wisconsin River Meats will put on a pig roast with all the delicious trimmings! The entertainment will include the New Lisbon High School Jazz Band and the New Lisbon Show Choir. Tickets are $25 and will be available at the JCEDC office at 122 Main St Camp Douglas, or by calling 608427-2070. Membership is not a requirement to attend, and JCEDC invites you to join us for an enjoyable casual evening out.

Wisconsin Public Television Documentary featuring history, geology and residents of Juneau County
Bring your family photos and be a part of the documentary. The photos will be scanned and will not leave your possession. Scanning takes place as follows: Saturday, April 13, 10 am - 2 pm Necedah Community Siegler Memorial Library 217 Oak Grove Dr., Necedah Saturday, April 20, 10 am - 2 pm Hatch Public Library 111 W. State St., Mauston Specific photo needs include: Historic farm life, including winter scenes; Early street scenes, farm markets, businesses; Dams/mills/railroads; Civil War; County fairs; Dode Fisk Circus; Early recreation/hunting; Sand storms and peat fires; Tommy Thompson and Orland Loomis; Historic film footage; Castle Rock and Petenwell Lake photos.

NEW: Tax Credits for Juneau County Home Buyers

WHEDA has announced a new program that provides a special tax credit to home buyers. Since Juneau County is within the targeted area, any buyer (first time or other) who meets household income limit of $80,040 for two or $93,380 for three or more qualifies as long as the mortgage does not exceed $305,000. This offering is available to both WHEDA borrowers and non-WHEDA borrowers. To find out details about this program, visit WHEDAs website.

Are you are looking to buy your first home, or are you out-growing your current home? A New Tax Credit Benefits Home Buyers!

Free Promotional Offering to Retail/Tourism Businesses

Juneau County Economic Development is assisting retail businesses and other tourism related businesses (e.g. B&Bs, campgrounds, etc) to get listed on the State Tourism website at: www.travelwisconsin.com.

Contact Kris Yager at 608 427-2070, or jcedcky@mwt.net.

Information needed from each business includes brief elevator pitch (summary), contact information, hours of operation, website/ Facebook address and up to five good quality pictures.

Your customers need to know where you are!

Get Found on the Web!

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Unanimous vote enables lawful connector routes for ATV/UTV riding

Drivers of all-terrain vehicles and utility task vehicles on county highways must be at least 16 years old and limit speeds to 25 mph under regulations adopted by the Juneau County Board of Supervisors. The unanimous vote of the board at its regular monthly meeting in February amended an existing ordinance and capped months of talks between ATV and UTV advocates and county officials. We worked though the (county) Highway Committee and had a discussion about this, said Roger Bean, president of the Juneau County ATV Council. We felt this was the best alternative at this point in time to provide connectors for the routes and networks throughout the county. The council, which represents the five ATV clubs within the county, has worked in recent years to expand the network of trails and town roads designated for use by ATVs and UTVs, which are sometimes called side-by-sides because, unlike smaller ATVs, they are designed to accommodate passengers. But vehicle drivers often are frustrated when a designated route terminates at a county highway, leaving the driver unable to connect with a route that may continue a few hundred yards away on the other side of the highway because he cannot legally use the highway to reach it. It enables those connector routes to prevent unlawful operation, Bean said. The amended ordinance adopted by the board names 23 designated ATV and UTV routes on county highways ranging in length from a quarter-mile to about 2 miles. The new regulations are substantially the same as those tabled by supervisors in December over concern by some that the speed limit and age restriction needed to be added to the new rules. The age restriction makes Juneau Countys new rules more restrictive than state law in the case of ATV use. A new state law now says that UTV drivers must be 16 and that drivers born after Jan. 1, 1988, need to have a safety certificate, Bean said. But the state allows ATV drivers as young as 12 if they have the safety certificate. Bean said training in the safe operation of ATVs and UTVs can be factors equally important for public safety as user age and speed limits. But these are the ones that usually come to the forefront as to concerns from the local area, Bean said. More information is online at www.juneaucounty.com/atving. Email the Juneau County ATV Council at junoatvcouncil@hotmail.com.
February 19, 2013 article in the Juneau County Star-Times

Woodside Sports Complex Coupon Book Offering

Woodside Sports Concierge is offering businesses a free opportunity to advertise in their Coupon Book. The book will be included in welcome packets for Woodside Sports Complex guests approximate distribution of 5,000 throughout the summer. In order to be included, the business must provide an exclusive offer and value to the guest such as discounts, buy one-get one free or free item with purchase. Contact Woodside Sports Concierge at info@woodsideconcierge.com or 866-741-1353.
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iLEAD Charter School

The iLEAD Charter School is a school of innovation and technology that focuses on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Academic Discovery! iLEAD Charter School is a new public school option, located in Mauston, Wisconsin for students in grades 712. iLEAD Charter School is a student-centered, project-based school. Relationships within the school, community, and region are at the foundation of iLEADs leadership and entrepreneurial vision. iLEAD Charter School promises to engage its students through rigorous and relevant curriculum to well-prepare iLEAD students for the college and career demands of the 21st Century. Creative-minded students who are interested in digging deeper into their areas of interest, and enjoy learning in fun and innovative ways will thrive at iLEAD. Caring and civic-minded individuals who want to develop local and global community projects will blossom at iLEAD. Parents who want to ensure their child is challenged and ready for what the 21st Century holds should enroll their children at iLEAD Charter School. For more information, go to their website to learn more about how you can become part of the iLEAD Family. www.ileadcharter.org

Support your local businesses and keep your dollars in your community
Locally owned businesses build strong communities, linking neighbors in a web of economic and social relationships, and contribute to local causes. Communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses with their distinctive character have an eco-

nomic advantage. Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally and, in some sectors, provide better wages and benefits than chains do. The entrepreneurship of small businesses fuels Americas economic innovation and prosperity.

Juneaucounty.com
Juneau County Economic Development Corporation
122 Main Street PO Box 322 Camp Douglas, WI 54618 Ph: 608.427.2070 TF: 888.898.2550 Fax: 608.427.2086 Email: jcedc@mwt.net
This yearly event is scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2013 on beautiful Castle Rock Lake. This year there will be a $500 Best of Fleet prize, plus first, second and third place cash prizes in two categories, commercial and residential. Participants are also entered into a drawing for additional prizes. Registration is free and forms will be available at various locations or by calling the JCEDC office at 608-427-2070. The parade will begin at The Dirty Turtle at sunset, travel along the shoreline to Castle Rock County Park where the grand finale of fireworks is set off at 10:00 p.m. This event is funded by local businesses in appreciation and support of tourism in our area. Tourism has a huge economic impact on our local economy, so we at JCEDC encourage our local businesses to take advantage of this busy weekend by advertising Waterfest specials.

Juneau County Economic Development Corporation's mission is to foster positive economic change for Juneau County communities and to promote the success of agricultural, industrial, commercial and entrepreneurial enterprises. We do this through leadership and collaboration with public and private organizations/individuals on a national, state, regional, county and local level"

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