Main Street Bounceback Grants Program

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The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has released a new grant program designed to fill vacant storefronts and buildings called the Mainstreet Bounceback Program.

 

These grants are for local businesses that have recently moved or plan to move into vacant spaces within our communities. Details include:

 

·  Each Grantee will receive $10,000

 

·  The Grantee must move or expand into a previously vacant commercial space between  1/1/2021 – 6/30/2022

 

·  Generally, the Grantee must not vacate another location to be eligible (some minor exceptions)

 

·  The Funds may be used for lease or mortgage payments, operating expenses, building repairs, tenant improvements and other qualified expenses

 

·  The Funds must not be used to pay for Residential property or for Landlords/real estate investment firms that intend to hold the property for investment purposes.

Please see information in the attached links for more information:

SWWRPC-Mainstreet-Bounceback-Program-Overview.pdf

Regional_Partner_Tools_Guide.pdf

Library Director Position Opening

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LIBRARY DIRECTOR POSITION

 The Village of Montfort Public Library Board of Trustees is accepting applications for a creative, energetic, outgoing, self-motivated, and organized individual that will provide leadership to maintain current and enhance library services.

Applicants must have computer and technology knowledge, 54 semester credits (1/2 in liberal arts) and be prepared to take the appropriate courses for the State of Wisconsin public library certification.

Currently, the library director position is 24 hours per week.  A full job description is attached Library Director Job Description .

Salary is based on qualifications and experience; limited benefits available.

Candidates wishing to be considered should submit a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and professional references to Village of Montfort, Attn: Library Board, PO Box 157, Montfort, WI 53569 or emailed to [email protected] with Library Director in the subject line. 

Resumes must be submitted on/or before Wednesday, August 18, 2021.