Community Development Extension Educators support & build efforts to improve individual, family & community health & resources.

What’s happening Iron County?  Below are a few community development projects and partnerships that Extension Iron County is currently involved in:

	Tapping Into Our Maple Syrup Identity	To support economic and community development in Iron County by leveraging natural resource assets, Extension Iron County is exploring strategies around maple syrup production and celebration.
	FeLiveLife.org	Working closely with partners like the area Chambers of Commerce, this online platform organized by Extension Iron County promotes information about local events.
	ICORE Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts	ICORE is a 501(c)(3) organization promoting silent sport activities and opportunities throughout Iron County.  Extension Iron County works with ICORE on trail development projects and programs.
	NICER Northern Iron County Engaged Residents	NICER, Northern Iron County Engaged Residents, is a group of area residents interested in acting on the hopes & dreams of their community. Extension Iron County assists with organizational development and outreach.

Local Partners

Iron County Development Zone Council
Mercer Chamber of Commerce
Hurley Chamber of Commerce

Iron County Demographics and Information

US Census Bureau – Iron County
County Rankings and Roadmaps – Iron County
Iron County Socioeconomic Profile Spring 2019

Good Reads

Iron County Asset-Based Community Development Strategy 2018
Iron County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2016 – 2020
State of Rural Wisconsin – 2018

Community and Economic Development

Center for Community and Economic Development
Wisconsin Small Business Development Center – UW Superior

Comprehensive Planning

Center for Land Use Education
Local Government Center

Leadership Development

Leadership Wisconsin

Natural Resources

Extension Natural Resources