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USDA announces grants for 11 Wisconsin rural business projects

USDA Rural Development announced $1,024,615 in Rural Business Development Grants for 11 Wisconsin organizations on October 13. The awards support training, technical assistance, business planning and access to finance for rural entrepreneurs.

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USDA Rural Development announced $1,024,615 in Rural Business Development Grants for 11 Wisconsin organizations on October 13. The awards support training, technical assistance, business planning and access to finance for rural entrepreneurs.

The Forest County Potawatomi Community will receive $230,000 for entrepreneurship training, while the Waupaca County organization receives $200,000 to establish a revolving loan fund. These are announced awards and intended uses; the release does not measure realized employment or business-revenue gains.

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