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Secretary Hughes, local leaders join grand opening celebration for Schütz Container System plant in Kenosha

August 18, 2025|News|

The 370,000-square-foot facility will boost the company’s presence in one of North America’s most important growth regions, enabling Schütz to distribute its high-quality packaging even more efficiently and sustainably.

Wisconsin Economic Summit to spotlight strategies for scaling transformation and unlocking investment

August 15, 2025|News, WI Economic Summit|

The 2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit will bring together leaders from business, education, government, and community organizations to explore strategies for scaling transformation and unlocking long-term prosperity.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Incentives to Support Eli Lilly and Company’s $4 Billion Expansion in Wisconsin

August 5, 2025|News|

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that the state will support Eli Lilly and Company’s $4 billion investment in Wisconsin with up to $100 million in performance-based state tax credits.

Governor Evers, WEDC announce more than $1.5 million in grants to support small businesses across Wisconsin

July 29, 2025|News, Small Business, Thrive Newsletter|

Governor Tony Evers, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Corporation (WEDC) announced today that ten community organizations supporting small businesses across Wisconsin have received more than $1.5 million in Small Business Development Grants (SBDG) from WEDC.

WEDC provides more than $1.6 million to 14 Wisconsin organizations assisting entrepreneurs

July 11, 2025|News, Thrive Newsletter|

Fourteen organizations supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with technical and financial assistance have received more than $1.6 million in the latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants (EPG) from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).

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