Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway Holding A Series of Public Meetings 2-8-2012
gengberg February 8th, 2012
FOX-WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY HOLDING A SERIES OF PUBLIC MEETINGS TO GATHERFEEDBACK ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN COMMUNITIES
THROUGHOUT THE PARKWAY REGION
February 11-16, in Prairie du Chien, Arena, Merrimac, Montello, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh and Green Bay
WHAT:
The Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway (FWHP) will hold a series of public input meetings between Saturday, February 11 and Thursday, February 16 at seven communities located within the Parkway region at Prairie du Chien, Arena, Merrimac, Montello, Fond du Lac and Green Bay.
The purpose of these meetings is to gather feedback and information on how the FWHP can work with these communities to develop their heritage, cultural and recreational assets to stimulate economic development and tourism within the Parkway region.
Information gathered in these meetings will be used to develop an Economic Impact Study, currently underway. This study will determine specific economic priorities and strategies of the FWHP for the next five years. It is also required to obtain a National Heritage Area designation through the National Park Service.
WHO:
Any municipalities, organizations, businesses or individuals interested in participating in this study or learning more about the FWHP are encouraged to attend.
Facilitators - Candice Mortara, President of the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway; Ann Clausen, Principal of Interpretive Solutions; Cynthia Jaggi, Principal of Economic Development Partners
WHEN/WHERE:
Prairie du Chien: Saturday, February 11 - 10 am
Huckleberry’s Restaurant
1906 S. Marquette Road - Hwy 18/35, Prairie du Chien
608-325-5488
Arena: Saturday, February 11 - 3 pm
Trader’s Bar & Grill
6147 US Hwy 14, Arena
608-588-7282
Merrimac: Sunday, February 12 - 2 pm
Village Hall
100 Cook Street, Merrimac
608-493-2122
Montello: Monday, February 13 - 6 pm
Montello City Hall
20 Underwood Ave., Montello
608-297-2727
Fond du Lac: Tuesday, February 14 - 5:30 pm Continue Reading »
