As part of an $866,000 USDA Rural Business Development Grant, the federal government is funding two projects in the Northwoods geared toward job creation.
Wisconsin Director Frank Frassetto announced a grant of $89,000 to five Native American business owners in the Lac du Flambeau, Mole Lake and Menominee tribes. That grant was to NiiJii Capital Partners. Another grant of $35,000 was awarded to Nicolet College. Frassetto says the money is for technical assistance.
He outlined the Nicolet College