Optimo Wins WI "Main Street" Best New Downtown Business Award!

Dept. of Commerce: Wisconsin Main Street annual awards announced 

4/29/2011   Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Commerce recognized the best downtown revitalization projects of 2010 at the 21st Annual Wisconsin Main Street Awards on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Historic Turner Hall in Watertown, Wisconsin.

"The results of the Wisconsin Main Street program have been impressive and are illustrated through the great projects that are being honored tonight," said Commerce Secretary Paul F. Jadin. "I congratulate the winners and the great volunteers and staff members that make it happen."

This year’s theme is "A Billion Reasons to Celebrate" highlighting the more than $1.1 billion impact on the state of Wisconsin through its public and private reinvestment. Since the program’s inception in 1988, the state’s Main Street communities have attracted 4,122 new businesses, 18,280 new jobs.

The 2010 award recipients are as follows:

Best New Downtown Business  (Co-winner)

Optimo Farm Market Restaurant and Café - Viroqua

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