The City of Ladysmith, Wisconsin received a $1.46 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to reconstruct roads and build water infrastructure within the city's industrial park. Funded on September 5, 2022, the project aims to ensure reliable water pressure for business tenants in Rusk County and help the region sustain recovery from the coronavirus pandemic by strengthening and diversifying the local economy. Once completed by July 2026, the upgraded road and water infrastructure will directly support business growth at the industrial park and advance economic resiliency throughout the area.