Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter November | Page 8

NEWS RELEASE October 29, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: John Hendricks, Executive Director Office: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] Sparta Employers Receive DWD Grant Support Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce Coordinates Grant Request Two large Sparta employers will share $61,276 in “Commute to Careers” grant funding provided by Wisconsin’s Fast Forward Grant Program. Century Foods International, which specializes in dairy and vegetable proteins, nutraceuticals, and ready-to-drink beverages, employs approximately 450 employees. The Morrow Home Community offers a continuum of care with a skilled nursing and rehab care center, assisted living and memory care apartments, assisted living apartments, and independent living apartments and has approximately 250 employees. Governor Walker announced grant recipients on Friday, October 26. The two year grant will provide funding to introduce the “Commute with Enterprise” program to the Sparta area. Employees at Century Foods International and the Morrow Home Community will have the opportunity to participate in Enterprise car and van pool commuting at a significantly reduced cost. The goal of the program is to provide additional benefit to Century Foods and Morrow Home Community workers and assist in recruiting and retaining quality employees. The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce coordinated the grant application and will serve at the fiscal agent for the program. The state’s media release can be found here: https://walker.wi.gov/press- releases/governor-walker-announces-51-million-commute-careers-grants. The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to fostering community prosperity and improving the quality of life through cooperation, promotion, education and active leadership, as well as enhancing economic benefits and providing networking opportunities for members. Our Mission: “Welcoming Businesses, Unifying the Community, Creating Possibilities” For more information on the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce’s services, activities, and programs, please visit: http://www.bikesparta.com/ or call [phone] ###