2026 Local Government Leadership Academy Announced Strong communities start with strong leadership. The Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA) is designed to equip local government professionals with the skills and confidence to lead effectively and make a lasting impact. This nine-month, cohort-based program combines in-person workshops, virtual sessions, online self-study, and goal-setting exercises to help participants […]

Which is the grayest county in Wisconsin (as measured by percent of people 65 or older)?  Which county is the least gray?  The answers can be found on a map of Wisconsin created by Applied Population Lab (APL) at UW-Madison. APL also recently created an animated chart that illustrates the changing age structure in Wisconsin […]

Author: Steven Deller, Professor, Agricultural & Applied Economics The current administration’s trade policies, including tariffs on key partners, have sparked renewed focus on the role of foreign exports in Wisconsin’s economy. Since 2010, Wisconsin’s exports have grown by 39%, or $7.7 billion, reaching a total of $27.5 billion in 2024 and accounting for 8.1% of […]

The president of the board of the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton contacted Paul to facilitate a process that would create a strategic plan for the organization.  As part of the planning process, the chamber was also interested in receiving feedback from its members.   To achieve the planning objectives, Paul first conducted a membership engagement survey […]