Description:
Seventh in the 2007-08 Building Communities Webinar Series: Community & Economic Development. Faciliators: Community Business Development Specialist Bill Ryan, University of Wisconsin-Extension and JD Milburn, Wisconsin Main Street Program. UW-Extension Community Business Development Specialist Bill Ryan and JD Milburn of the Wisconsin Main Street Program have developed tools and resources to help support existing local businesses and create vibrant business districts.  This program features an understanding of the changing marketplace and how communities can identify opportunities that are both realistic and sensible for their downtowns.  They’ll share tools and strategies for retaining and growing businesses that can be employed downtown and across the community.