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Accola to lead economic development efforts in Dunn County, Menomonie along with UW-Stout
10 Sep 2024
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Adam Accola has been named the first joint director of economic development in Dunn County.
The position was created earlier this year by the county, City of Menomonie and UW-Stout. Support also was provided by the Dunn County Economic Development Corporation, Greater Menomonie Development Corporation and the Stout Technology and Business Park. The six entities signed a memorandum of agreement to provide funding.
Accola has been a manager and administrator at the Coven, formerly CoLab, for five years in Eau Claire, a co-working space that supports start-up businesses and entrepreneurs.
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