Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter January 2020 Issue | Page 3

3 - The Sparta Ambassador - January 2020 MISSION WISCONSIN Thursday, January 9, at the Sparta American Legion from noon until 1:00 PM The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an informational luncheon for area employers interested in learning about the State’s initiative to encourage tran- sitioning military personnel and their spouses to live and work in Wisconsin once they leave the service. The initiative, titled “Mission Wisconsin”, was launched in 2018 and is a joint effort of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and the Wisconsin Department of Work- force Development. Steven Janke, WEDC Military Talent Case Manager, will be the presenter. Cost for meal and presentation is $10 for Chamber members and $15 for non-members. Registration by Tuesday, January 7, is required. Please call the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce by Tuesday, January 7, to register (608 269-4123).