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Speakers to explore ways to unlock investments in communities
The fourth annual Wisconsin Economic Summit will feature two days of panels and discussions that will share real-life examples of how local government, business, and community leaders have come together to drive investments in Wisconsin’s economy and build places where residents can thrive.
Wisconsin public school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants
The grant program supports hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education by assisting public school districts with equipment purchases for instructional and educational purposes in fab labs.
Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate $12 Million Expansion of Janesville Candy Manufacturing Facility
According to Impact Confections, the project is set to modernize equipment and create a more efficient workspace for its 240 employees.
Registration for 2025 MARKETPLACE Wisconsin Open
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.
Gov. Evers, Microsoft Officials Announce New $4 Billion Investment in Mount Pleasant Datacenter
The Microsoft datacenter provides family-sustaining jobs for thousands of Wisconsin workers, including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, pipefitters, structural iron and steel workers, concrete workers, and earth movers.
Gov. Evers Announces WEDC Secretary and CEO Hughes to Leave Evers Administration
Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes will be leaving the Evers Administration.
Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Record Year of Investments in Wisconsin Businesses and Communities
WEDC invested over $91 million toward tax incentives, grants, and loans to local communities and businesses in fiscal year 2025, the highest volume of investment from WEDC in past five years
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Milwaukee Tool to Invest $42 Million, Create 300 High-Skill Jobs in Wisconsin
A grant, funded through the Opportunity Attraction and Promotion Fund program, will help the city of Green Bay, the village of Ashwaubenon, and Brown County cover security and other public safety costs associated with hosting the 2025 NFL Draft in April.
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