Yesterday, the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission marked the 40th anniversary of our organization with an open-house and dinner celebration. Executive Director Larry Ward took time to thank our commissioners for their great leadership and continued support. All the commissioners, past and present, have sacrificed their time and energy for the benefit of Southwestern Wisconsin. We also thank the people of Southwestern Wisconsin for their participation in the many plans our organization has produced over the past 40 years. Their input has helped to shape comprehensive plans, transportation plans, and economic development plans that are suited to address the specific needs of our communities.
Larry Ward, Tim McGettigan, Ed White, Jack Price
After an open-house at our offices, the dinner program began on the UWP campus. Jack Price, Economic Development Coordinator for the EDA, presented an award marking the economic development efforts in our region. There was a welcome by Barb Daus, Executive Director of International Programs & External Relations at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, our hosts for the evening. SWWRPC Vice-Chair Tim McGettigan marked the Anniversary of the commission and asked attendees to continue their support for the future of Southwestern Wisconsin. The dinner program concluded with a thought-provoking presentation by Mark O’Connell, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Counties Association.
Mark O'Connell begins his presentation.
Thank you to all who attended, and we hope to see you next year.
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