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.
FY23
WEDC SUCCESS STORIES
Diverse businesses encouraged to attend MARKETPLACE Wisconsin
Entering its 42nd year, MARKETPLACE helps Wisconsin businesses learn about contracting with state, federal, and local agencies as well as corporations, which represent billions of dollars of annual purchasing power. Read More
WISCONSIN NEWS
Wisconsin is an exciting place to be. Here are the latest headlines.
Eagle River receives $250,000 grant for local brewpub
WEDC’s Community Development Investment (CDI) Grant aided in the transformation of the former Riverstone Restaurant and Tavern into Riverstone Brewing Company, a locally-owned brewpub. Read More
Secretary Hughes celebrates groundbreaking for Saukville’s Northern Gateway Community Collective
Saukville celebrates the American Orthodontics Corporation’s new state-of-the-art facility and the groundbreaking of the Northern Gateway Community Collective. Read More
WEDC recognized for excellence in financial reporting
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has again earned national recognition for outstanding financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). Read More
“The QNBV Program played a direct role in keeping these investment dollars in Wisconsin and working to grow Wisconsin jobs.”
“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.”