On May 8, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced that Driftless Development, Inc. has been awarded $500,000 through the state's Talent Recruitment Grant program — one of 17 grants totaling $5 million awarded to communities across Wisconsin to attract out-of-state workers and their families. Crawford County's award is among the largest in the state. And we're ready to put it to work. Read the full WEDC announcement → Introducing

If you own a small business in Crawford County, there's a grant opportunity open right now that's worth your attention. The 2026 7 Rivers Small Business Revitalization Grant Program, administered by the 7 Rivers Alliance in partnership with Community Economic Development Associates (CEDA) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), is offering micro-grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses in rural Western Wisconsin communities. Crawford County is explicitly