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.

We often hear questions about the status of the project, and whether it is still moving forward. The answer is a resounding Yes! We have continued behind the scenes to advance the ideas and plans crafted throughout the public meeting process. This has included:

• Exploring a Public Market concept for the first floor/restaurant/retail portion of the building
• Pursuing additional funding sources
• Identifying and engaging with prospective partners and stakeholders
• Adapting existing plans to best suit our community’s changing needs

In the face of challenging times, combined philanthropic efforts from businesses, nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, and residents make our community stronger. Your continued support is vital to help our community realize the Tribune project. Every dollar contributed is important, and as a contributor to this campaign, you play a critical role in creating a bright spot in downtown Wisconsin Rapids.

We are continuing the journey 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.

With much gratitude,

Kristopher Gasch, Incourage Board Chair

Betsy Wood, Managing Director