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Wisconsin IDEA
Insight • Data • Economics • Analysis
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Women's Career Decisions Impacted by Child Care CostsRole of Child Care Costs in Employment Decisions by Gender
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When asked about how the cost of child care impacted their jobs or careers, women (51%) were much more likely than men (34%) to agree that cost was a consideration. In fact, twice as many women (42%) compared to men (20%) reported they have, at some point, cut back on hours or quit a job because of the cost of child care.
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Econ Quiz: Circular Economy
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The circular economy is a way of acquiring or providing goods through sharing, resale, leasing, or reusing rather than purchasing or producing new items. Cars are a classic example of a product that is often acquired through the circular economy. In 2019, there were 85 used cars sold for every 100 new cars sold. The wide variety of channels -- ranging from online retailers to traditional dealerships to the neighbor who parks a car in the yard with a “for sale” sign – reflects the popularity of purchasing cars through channels dedicated to the circular economy.
Options for buying consumer products in the circular economy are beginning to reflect the wide-ranging options for buying cars. For example, someone seeking to buy clothing has options as varied as upscale websites such as The RealReal, to bricks-and-mortar chains like Plato’s Closet, or small local retailers such as UpShift and the Good Style Shop, which curate collections for specific customer segments.
The market research firm Mintel recently asked a national panel of consumers which products they have purchased through the circular economy. Rank their answers from most popular to least popular among consumers in the circular economy:
A. Sporting goods
B. Special occasion clothing
C. Shoes
D. Jewelry
E. Furniture
F. Electronics
G. Children’s clothing
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We Are The Economy: The Transformative Practice of Building Community Wealth in Rural and Native CommunitiesThursday, July 15, 12-1 pm
Join Stephanie Gutierrez, co-founder of Hope Nation, LLC, and Cecily Englehart, Indigenous Community Wealth Building Coordinator with Hope Nation, LLC, and the Advancement Director with the new nonprofit, Seven Fires, for a conversation on inclusive local economic development and building community wealth. This event is meant for Extension Educators and select community partners. Interested community partners? Contact us for more information.
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ESRI Business Analyst WorkshopTuesday, July 20, 12-1:30 pm
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Entrepreneurship in Economic Development: What Practitioners Need to Know (Parts 1, 2, and 3)
Wednesday, August 11, 18, and 25, 12-1 pm
Join Tessa Conroy, Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics and Community Economic Development Specialist, for 3-part series on the importance of entrepreneurship in economic development.
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Food Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (FEED) Project
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Community Food Systems Program is proud to provide opportunities to learn tips for starting or expanding a successful food business! This no-cost online series for people who are interested in starting or expanding small-scale food businesses in Wisconsin. Four webinars:
Your Guide to Starting or Expanding a Commercial Food Business in WI
Monday, June 14, 2-3:30 pm
Best Practices for Operating a Food Business out of a Shared Space
Monday, June 21, 2-3:30 pm
Starting or Joining a Food Business Cooperative
Monday, June 28, 2-3:30 pm
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Entrepreneur in Training Partnership with Defy Ventures
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Apply to Entrepreneur in Training Partnership with Defy VenturesLed by Milwaukee County Community Development Educator, Angie Allen, and Fond du Lac County Community Development Educator, Diana Hammer, The UW-Madison Extension Entrepreneur in Training Partnership, in collaboration with Defy Ventures, has started offering an online Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for formerly incarcerated future business owners. Candidates for the program are stable in reentry with a job and housing and have access to a computer and internet to participate in the Zoom class. The next cohort starts on Monday, July 26, and finishes Monday, October 18. Classes meet on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-8 pm. Fill out this application, and we will contact you for an interview. Looking for EIT Business CoachesDo you have business expertise that you’d like to share with formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs? Join us as a business coach in the EIT Partnership’s online Bootcamp! EITs would benefit greatly from your caring and constructive input as they strengthen their business ideas. Please consider joining us at a milestone event online. Visit this site for more details, dates, and to register. Stay Connected
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Wisconsin Child Care Business Initiative
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Extension Educators, Jessica Beckendorf (Waupaca County), Amy Greil (Kenosha County), Michelle Grimm (Taylor County), Sarah Hawks (Racine County), Melissa Kono (Clark and Trempealeau Counties), and Jessica Spayde (Crawford County) are proud to be facilitating the Wisconsin Child Care Business Initiative – a business development opportunity for child care providers with support from the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center. Through instruction, networking, and individual consultation, Wisconsin Child Care Business Initiative supports child care business owners looking to improve or grow their operations and helps new owners chart their course to success.
Build It Strong: Child Care Business Foundations Course
In partnership with Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA), we are proud to offer five opportunities for new and existing child care businesses to complete in-depth, substantive, outcome-oriented training and consulting course called, Build It Strong: Child Care Business Foundations. This course is for pre-venture and existing family and group childcare providers.
Child Care Resource & Referral Agency Courses
In partnership with the 9 regional Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies, we are proud to support expanded educational opportunities for pre-venture and existing child care providers in Wisconsin. This partnership aims to expand child care options and availability in Wisconsin through the start of new firms and expansions in existing firms.
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(The Daily Reporter - 5/24/202)
(Wausau Daily Herald - 5/24/2021)
(The Capital Times - 5/20/2021)
(Wisconsin Public Radio - 5/17/2021)
(In These Times - 5/5/2021)
(The NEWcomer - 5/4/2021)
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