Presenting Sponsor

Centergy is excited to invite you to the Spring Central Wisconsin Economic Development Organizations and Municipalities meeting! In partnership with the WEDC (Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.), Centergy wants to create active conversations and connections in the region. We kindly request that only Economic Organizations and Municipalities attend this event due to limited space. This event is not open to the general public, and we regret to inform you that media coverage is not permitted

Registration is required (see bottom of page for link to register). 

Lunch will be Provided: IF YOU HAVE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]

About Our Topic

Has your community recently modified zoning and other land use regulations to reduce barriers for new housing development? Bulk and dimensional regulations, such as minimum lot size and setback requirements may reduce the number of lots available for development, while use restrictions limit the types of new housing that can be constructed. Our discussion will focus on how to reduce regulatory burdens while respecting the investment of existing residents.

We will also go over the capital stacks we are seeing for new affordable and market-rate housing development in the region.

To help facilitate this discussion, please email [email protected] with a project or development that you would like to see in your community but isn’t feasible because of current regulations.

About Our Speaker:

Melinda Osterberg is a Regional Economic Development Director for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). She helps communities and businesses in North Central Wisconsin thrive by accessing state and federal resources. For nearly two decades, Melinda has assisted Wisconsin communities with planning and economic development activities, including the management of broadband, school facilities, and comprehensive planning projects. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) leads economic development efforts for the state by advancing and maximizing opportunities in Wisconsin for businesses, communities, and people to thrive in a globally competitive environment. Working with more than 600 regional and local partners, WEDC develops and delivers solutions representative of a highly responsive and coordinated economic development network.

Additionally, we will have a Representative from Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) and Housing Program administer from Simplicity Credit Union.