Invest in rural residents building their future

Dear Friend,

We are grateful for our partnership with GlobalGiving which continues to allow us to share our rural community story to a global audience. The Tribune Building Project has always been about more than just redeveloping a physical building. It has been centered around resident input and involvement which seeks to empower residents and create a hub of inclusive economic growth for our community. It is an opportunity and a journey for the people of this community to have a voice in creating our shared future.

Regarding the status of the project, and whether it is still moving forward, we can assure you the answer is a resounding Yes! With some of the original ideas initiated during the public meeting process already happening in our community, we are working diligently to advance additional ideas and plans crafted throughout the process. Our current work has included:

• Evaluating ideas generated during the public meeting process to create a venue that meets our current community needs.
• Investigating a Public Market concept to expand entrepreneurial opportunities, and resident and visitor experiences in our downtown and on the riverfront.
• Expansion of rooftop initial concepts for additional uses.
• Pursuance of additional funding sources.
• Identifying and partnering with those who have had historical success in bringing public market plans into reality.

We all face challenging times, but combined philanthropic efforts from businesses, nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, and residents make our community stronger. Your continued support is vital to help our community make the Tribune project a reality, and as a contributor to this campaign, you play a critical role in creating a bright spot in downtown Wisconsin Rapids. We envision this will be a hub for entrepreneurial growth and multi-cultural collaboration and celebration.

The journey continues with our collective ideas to make this project a reality. We thank you for your ongoing support as we continue advancing, refining, and advocating for everything the Tribune stands for in creating a community that works well for all. We look forward to sharing further updates with you in the coming weeks.

With much gratitude,

Kristopher Gasch, Incourage Board Chair

Betsy Wood, Managing Director