A hands-on conference sponsored by Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) will be held May 4-6 at the Wintergreen Resort & Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells. The conference will feature speakers, panels and workshops on strategies to nurture entrepreneurs, fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, finding the right community catalysts to spur entrepreneurial development, peer-to-peer learning for growing entrepreneurial companies, entrepreneurs and inventors' clubs, and best practices in growing your entrepreneurs.

A block of rooms has been reserved by WEDA at a special rate of $62, available until April 26, 2005. Book your room online at www.wintergreen-resort.com or call (800) 648-4765 or (608) 254-2285.

Those interested in golfing at Trappers Turn Golf Club on Wednesday, May 4 may contact Bruce Mommaerts at bruce@ocontocounty.org.

Individuals who would like to participate in an afternoon hike at Devil's Lake State Park on May 4 may contact Jo Anne Ehasz at gmadc@mwt.net.

Visit the conference website for more details.

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