Rib Lake Community Development Foundation, Inc.

Non-profit Organization

655 Pearl Street
Rib Lake, WI 54470

riblakecdf@gmail.com

715-427-5404

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About Rib Lake Community Development Foundation

The Rib Lake Community Development Foundation is dedicated to making our community a better place to live and work. Our mission is to strengthen our economy and boost our population by leveraging our tourism industry along with our natural resources. Ultimately, our efforts aim to create more opportunities and foster greater happiness for all community members. We welcome community input to help us achieve our goals.

 

You can make a difference

  • Join

    Our Foundation is looking for individuals interested in helping explore ideas to help our community grow. We currently have a director position on our board open. Please reach out to learn more about our organization. Or attend a monthly meeting. See the event calendar for current meeting dates.

  • Submit Community Ideas

    At the foundation, we are committed to making a difference in Rib Lake. Community members often have fantastic ideas that spark change. Please reach out to us with your what you would like to see in Rib Lake. We welcome your input.

    You can submit your idea via email at: riblakecdf@gmail.com or attend our monthly meetings to discuss your idea. 

  • Explore Business Ideas

    Whether you’re just starting to shape your idea or thinking about expanding, the Rib Lake Development Foundation is here to talk it through. Let’s explore how your concept could benefit the community and what resources might be available to support you. Your services are needed! Email us to attend our next meeting: riblakecdf@gmail.com

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Meet the Board

  • Kelley Patrick

    President
    Visionary Design Concepts

  • Derek Beckstrand

    Vice President
    Phillips Police Department

  • Jonathan Roepke

    Treasurer
    Lakewood Credit Union

  • Travis Grubbs

    Secretary
    Rib Lake School District

  • George Tesch

    Director
    Rib Lake Village Board

Current Projects

  • Vision Plan to Revitalize McMcomb Ave (Main Street) Business District

  • Vision Plan to better utilize Rib Lake’s Natural Resources to Attract Tourism

  • Photography & Videography Project to better showcase Rib Lake Businesses

  • Promote & Support Wisconsin Economic Development Grants & Programs

  • Actively Promoting Essential Businesses to Rib Lake. Ex: Grocery Store, Health Care

  • Wilderness Expo Event 5.3.25

  • Ice Age Trail Business Promotion Signage

  • Promote Commercial Office Space for Sale or for Rent

  • Present Projects to the Village Board to Support Businesses

  • Research Outdoor Recreation Event Ideas

Previous Accomplishments

  • Start Up Loans to Rib Lake Businesses

  • Micro Grant to Rib Lake Small Businesses

  • Housing Developments

  • Wisconsin Economic Development Grants & Program Implemented

  • December Santa Mailbox

  • Signage to Promote Rib Lake Businesses

  • Funding for startup of Friends of Rib Lake

  • Lake Restoration and Clean Up

Reviews

  • See how they can help

    "I have worked with the Rib Lake Community Development Foundation in getting a grant that helped buy a piece of equipment that has been so helpful in day to day operations. This was in the summer of 2023. I was unaware when we purchased Java in 2019 of the Rib Lake Development Foundation, so I did not utilize potential resources from them when our dream of starting Java was in the early stages. We recommend contacting them to see how they can help your business."

    - Lori at Java Journey