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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
201 W. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53703
608-267-4417
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About WEDC
As the state’s lead economic development organization, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) nurtures business growth and job creation in Wisconsin by providing resources, technical support, and financial assistance to companies, partners and the communities they serve.
WEDC has key areas of focus to elevate Wisconsin’s economy to be the best in the world:
Economic and Community Development – Elevate Wisconsin’s economy by investing in high quality job creation and expansion and by enabling a world-class, high performing state economic development network.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Elevate Wisconsin’s economy by increasing the amount of R&D and investment capital, and by providing an effective entrepreneurship support network.
Business and Industry Development – Elevate Wisconsin’s economy by advancing targeted, high growth business consortia and industry sectors
International Business Development – Elevate Wisconsin’s economy by increasing Wisconsin exports, increasing foreign investment and expanding export assistance capacity in the state
Marketing and Public Affairs – Elevate Wisconsin’s economy by advancing business growth supporting policies and promoting Wisconsin as a business-friendly location
Finance and Administration – Elevate the Wisconsin economy by providing WEDC and its economic development partners with the tools, technology and support necessary to meet strategic goals and operational advantage.
WEDC Operations Plan
Learn more about WEDC’s investment strategy by reading this summary of the WEDC’s Operation Plan through June 30, 2012. It describes how the WEDC will achieve better business development results to foster investment and job growth in Wisconsin’s economy. The Operations Plan was approved by the WEDC Board of Directors on Oct. 11, 2011.
Click here to view a video summary of WEDC’s Operation Plan
Click here to download a copy of the Operations Plan Summary (PDF 1.63 MB)
Click here to read the full WEDC Operations Plan (PDF 487 KB)
WEDC 2011 Interim Report
WEDC released a 2011 Interim Report on Feb. 10, 2012 highlighting the accomplishments of its transition from the Department of Commerce to WEDC. Click here to view the report. (PDF 927 KB)
Act 125 Report for 2011
As required by the 2007 Wisconsin Act 125, the following reports detail each agency’s economic development programs, including awards made. Program descriptions, history, and accountability efforts are explained in the Program Descriptions pdf. Information on specific projects, including actual award amounts and job creation information, is available through the Interactive Project Data page.
This report, published October 1, 2011, includes program information current at each agency as of August 15, 2011. The exact date may vary by agency. Subsequent changes will be published in future reports. Click here to read the report and to access the search>>>
