2024 Mad City Money

WESTconsin Credit Union and The Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering with Menomonie High School to give students a taste of the “real world” with the MAD CITY MONEY™ simulation. MAD CITY MONEY™ is an interactive, real-life, simulation where students will have the opportunity to make their own decision about money, spending habits, and creating a budget.

Students will transform into adults with occupations, salaries, kids, a spouse, or even debt. Students will be encouraged to build a monthly budget and stay within their limits while visiting nine merchants in Mad City to “purchase” housing, transportation, food, daycare, and other needs. To successfully complete the simulation, students need to finish without a negative balance or a balance over $100. 
We need your help! We are reaching out to Menomonie area businesses looking for volunteers to assist students at the merchant stations. Volunteers would be responsible for “selling” their merchant’s products and services while giving students a glimpse of the real world.  For more information and to register to volunteer, please contact the Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce.