The Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation (KCEDC) recently  announced the creation of a Community Response Team in an effort to proactively respond to the closure of Algoma Hardwoods (Masonite Corp).  The Community Response Team is being led by KCEDC, the City of Algoma and Kewaunee County UW-Extension.  Key members of the response team include representatives from the Bay Area Workforce Development Board, Algoma Main Street Program, Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce, as well as other local community organizations and distinguished elected leadership.  The team has already begun critical dialogue focused on short-term and long-term community and economic planning strategies.

The Community Response Team will meet on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 to continue discussion and coordination of opportunities for retaining talent in the local and regional workforce. Local leaders recognize the importance of collaborating with the Department of Workforce Development to ensure displaced employees receive assistance with training, education and the next phase in their employment.  In addition, the team plans to assess the long-term community impacts of the closure and potential opportunities for economic development.

The goal of the Community Response Team is to explore any and all community and economic development opportunities that may support the employees, community and Masonite Corp. as the process of closure approaches and layoffs begin. Creating and strengthening positive partnerships with stakeholders will assist in building a healthy economic future for Kewaunee County and more specifically, the City of Algoma.

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CAREER SERVICES HELPFUL LINKS

Bay Area Workforce Development Board

Job Center of WI

Manitowoc Job Center

Door County Job Center 

FAMILY SERVICES HELPFUL LINKS

Kewaunee UW Extension

Algoma School District