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River Prairie Project wins prominent economic development award
12 Sep 2019
Eau Claire
MADISON, Wis. (NEWS RELEASE) -- The River Prairie project in Altoona, WI won the Economic Development Initiative award at the annual Community and Economic Development Awards (CEDA) ceremony, held September 11, 2019, at The Edgewater Hotel in Madison.
The CEDA Awards program was established by the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) to recognize businesses, projects, and organizations that are making significant contributions to Wisconsin’s economy.
The Economic Development Initiative award honors innovative community and economic development efforts that successfully promote growth and prosperity in Wisconsin communities.
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