Planning for Wisconsin’s Future: Why Land Use Matters

Fall Planning Workshops Wisconsin’s landscapes are as diverse as its communities.  From rolling farmland and vibrant small towns to bustling urban centers and pristine natural areas, this diversity makes land use planning essential for shaping a future that balances growth with conservation. Effective planning helps local governments and communities make informed decisions about where and […]

Wisconsin’s Graying Population

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 […]

Data Snapshot: Exports & 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 […]

Strategic Planning with Rotary Club of Cedarburg Grafton

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 […]

Strategic Thinking with Riveredge Nature Center

The executive director of Riveredge Nature Center, a local nonprofit, contacted Paul to facilitate a process that would engage the board and staff in a discussion of the organization’s mission and vision statements, and strategic themes.  Riveredge Nature Center’s mission is “to support conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections […]

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