DEDICATED TO WISCONSIN’S ECONOMIC GROWTH

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is committed to creating and maintaining a business climate that allows you to maximize your potential. Working with more than 600 statewide partners, including regional economic development organizations, academic institutions, and industry groups, we’re enhancing our communities, supporting business development, advancing industry innovation, tapping global markets, and developing a talented workforce to help Wisconsin realize its full economic potential.

WISCONSIN OFFERS THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO COMPETE IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT

ECONOMIC DRIVERS

STRATEGIC ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS

Encouraging innovation and fostering an environment of success for industry and its supporting workforce.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Leveraging strategic partnerships throughout the state to help Wisconsin companies start up, grow and reach new markets.

COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Helping to improve quality of life through support for minority business growth and community development and revitalization efforts.

BRAND DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGY

Raising awareness of Wisconsin’s many assets through powerful stories and achievements.

OPERATIONAL AND FISCAL EXCELLENCE

Building confidence by setting strategic goals and maintaining a commitment to performance and accountability.

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WEDC SUCCESS STORIES

The goal of DataChat is to make it easier for anyone at a company to seek answers to detailed questions in simple language, especially smaller businesses that can’t afford to hire a pricey data scientist.

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Developed a women’s line of outerwear for hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and adventure sports with a feminine fit and a designer look.

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Its primary product dispenses a stream of materials such as sand, topsoil, or asphalt to fix road shoulders or fill utility trenches.

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A company that produced the official soy sauce of Japan’s imperial household has grown globally to become one of the world’s best known and most sought-after flavors spanning a variety of cuisines.

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WISCONSIN NEWS

Wisconsin is an exciting place to be. Here are the latest headlines.

Two businesses win WEDC makeover contest

November 16, 2023|Comments Off on Two businesses win WEDC makeover contest

YB Urban? of Ellsworth and Link’s Martial Arts of Mayville will spend the next several months working with Main Street staff and consultants from RetailWorks, Inc. to renovate their properties. Read More

WEDC grants support innovation, entrepreneurs

November 16, 2023|Comments Off on WEDC grants support innovation, entrepreneurs

A special round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants (EPG) will be available to groups supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs working in biotechnology, personalized medicine and biohealth. Applications for the grants open on Dec. 1 and are due by Jan. 26. Read More

“The QNBV Program played a direct role in keeping these investment dollars in Wisconsin and working to grow Wisconsin jobs.”

ANDREW NUNEMAKER • CEO, DYNAMIS

“The QNBV program has definitely helped Esker to attract qualified angel investors. These tax credits are looked on favorably by investors, which has resulted in a level of funding that enabled the company to hire full-time employees and purchase much-needed equipment and development tools.”

BRAD RAKE • PRESIDENT AND CEO, ESKER TECHNOLOGIES LLC