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(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Department of Transportation is sending $10 million in grants for maintenance and construction projects in ports at La Crosse, La Pointe, Marinette, Green Bay ...
The association began as Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas in 1953. It was founded by Alice Ashley, Ida Mae Bagby, Carolyn Balcomb, Sue Bowling, Margaret Bubar, Margaret Cleveland, Era Dunn, Doris Efird, Ronda Farrell, Hazel Floyd, Jimmie Blazier, Nina Ruth Jenkins, Ethel McKinney, Irene Moates, Mildred Tarter and Edna Mae Tucker to provide support for area women working in the male ...
In 1973, Wisconsin became a pilot state for the WIC Program. [3] [failed verification] By 1974, with a budget of $350,000 and total participation of 1,300: WIC operated in Green Bay Area Free clinic, Menominee Tribe, and Great Lakes Intertribal Council. By 1980, WIC had expanded to over 55 projects, including the State’s two major urban ...
For Works Progress Administration projects and artists in the state of Wisconsin. Pages in category "Works Progress Administration in Wisconsin" The following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total.
The projects were part of $195 million in grants and $61.5 million in loans sent to 1,147 projects nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ... Thirteen Wisconsin farms and businesses ...
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce was founded in 2001 to increase economic growth opportunities for women. As the only national organization of its kind, the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce works in concert with its over 500,000 members, national and local association partners, and key influencers to open doors for women business owners and career professionals.
The WPA hired only people on relief who were paid directly by the federal government, while in contrast, the PWA gave contracts to private firms that hired workers for projects on the private sector job market. The WPA also had youth programs (the National Youth Administration), projects for women, and art projects that the PWA did not have. [24]
It was established as the Wisconsin Department of Development in 1979, renamed to the Department of Commerce in 1995, and abolished in 2011. The department was responsible for implementing and overseeing the economic development programs for Wisconsin through consultation, technical assistance, and relocation assistance.