Leadership Germantown Class of 2026 Projects
For Immediate Release February 20, 2026Leadership Germantown Class of 2026 Unveil Their Projects Germantown: The Leadership Germantown Class of 2026 is now deep into their school year and working on their class projects to support local non-profits. We are happy to share the three projects that Leadership Germantown Class of 2026 is currently working on. Please reach out to the contacts listed or executivedirector@germantownchamber.org if you would like to help support their project. Big Brothers Big
Heart & Homestead Earned Down Payment Incentive Reopening
For Immediate Release: Contact: Fran McLaughlin, Director of Communications 262-343-6846 February 9, 2026 Washington County Heart & Homestead Earned Down Payment Incentive REOPENING APPLICATIONS ON APRIL 7, 2026 WEST BEND, WI – Washington County, in partnership with Economic Development Washington County (EDWC), will be reopening the Heart & Homestead Earned Down Payment Incentive for new applicants on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Individuals may register their email to receive additional
Washington County Grant Application for Flood Resilience Program
Washington County’s Grant Application Accepted for Flood Resilience ProgramWEST BEND, WI – The Washington County Board of Supervisors recently approved a resolution to apply for a Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant through the Wisconsin Emergency Management, a division of the Department of Military Affairs, which has now approved the grant for Washington County. The grant to local governmental units is to be used for identifying flood vulnerabilities, options to improve flood resiliency and restoring
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