MONROE - Monroe Main Street Program and University of Wisconsin-Platteville Office of Continuing Education's Local Fare Program are sponsoring a seminar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at the Monroe Arts Center, Monroe.
A new generation of creative, hard-working people, organizations and businesses are bringing energy and economic prosperity to the Wisconsin countryside by focusing on this state's cultural and environmental heritage. Discover the success strategies of these innovative stories, drawn from the newly released book, "Renewing the Countryside - Wisconsin," showcasing case studies throughout the state that successfully use business as a conduit to social, economic and ecological abundance. From running operations on renewable energy to creating products featuring local foods, these entrepreneurs provide inspiration and tangible ideas for all who take pleasure in Wisconsin's countryside and want to see it sustained for future generations.
John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist are the lead writers and photographers for the Renewing the Countryside - Wisconsin book and are co-authors of "Rural Renaissance" and "Edible Earth" and their upcoming new release: "ECOpreneuring: Putting Purpose and the Planet Before Profits." The husband and wife duo run the award-winning Inn Serendipity Bed & Breakfast in Browntown. More information: www.renewingthecountryside.org
The program is free and open to the public. RSVP by calling (888) 281-9472 or e-mail to localfare@uwplatt.edu
A new generation of creative, hard-working people, organizations and businesses are bringing energy and economic prosperity to the Wisconsin countryside by focusing on this state's cultural and environmental heritage. Discover the success strategies of these innovative stories, drawn from the newly released book, "Renewing the Countryside - Wisconsin," showcasing case studies throughout the state that successfully use business as a conduit to social, economic and ecological abundance. From running operations on renewable energy to creating products featuring local foods, these entrepreneurs provide inspiration and tangible ideas for all who take pleasure in Wisconsin's countryside and want to see it sustained for future generations.
John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist are the lead writers and photographers for the Renewing the Countryside - Wisconsin book and are co-authors of "Rural Renaissance" and "Edible Earth" and their upcoming new release: "ECOpreneuring: Putting Purpose and the Planet Before Profits." The husband and wife duo run the award-winning Inn Serendipity Bed & Breakfast in Browntown. More information: www.renewingthecountryside.org
The program is free and open to the public. RSVP by calling (888) 281-9472 or e-mail to localfare@uwplatt.edu
