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Wisconsin’s biotech strength leverages major drug company expansion
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals has broken ground on a $220 million expansion expected to create more than 230 jobs.
21 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Lab Grants
Grants support high-technology workshops equipped with computer-controlled manufacturing components such as 3D printers, laser engravers, computer numerical control routers and plasma cutters.
Building stronger communities through brownfield redevelopment
Communities may experience many environmental, social and economic benefits from brownfield redevelopment by removing health hazards, removing blight through renovating abandoned buildings and removal of derelict structures, and preserving historical landmarks.
Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference scheduled for June 1-2 in Milwaukee
The 20th annual conference, titled “Putting Early Stage Pieces Together,” will be a chance for entrepreneurs at all levels to make connections and showcase their innovations, services and technologies.
Rock-solid success leads Quarra Stone to expand in Sun Prairie
The privately held company, founded in 1998, provides custom-cut stone for architects, artists and masons nationwide.
Sparking inspiration for Wisconsin’s video game industry
The Wisconsin Games Alliance’s speaker series debuts this week, online.
Business-minded high-schoolers can compete for scholarships, cash
April 10 is the deadline to submit an initial entry form for the Wisconsin High School Business Model Competition, organized by UW-Oshkosh.
Eventful: Tips and trends help power downtown event planning
The COVID-19 pandemic foisted many dizzying changes on locally owned businesses, including temporary and permanent closures, changing entrepreneur demographics, labor market shifts and a switch to online sales. One benefit of coordinating a long-standing program such as Wisconsin Main Street (celebrating its 35th year in 2022) is the ability to explore trends over time.
Wisconsin companies shore up domestic supply chains but challenges remain
After winning a trade dispute with China, Stoughton Trailers boosted production of equipment that's essential for the movement of manufactured goods across the nation. This year, the company says, it's adding 500 jobs in Wisconsin and Texas to produce the framework, known as the chassis, for intermodal shipping containers used to haul everything from clothing to vehicle parts. The company's growth has come as transportation, medical products, defense, and other U.S. industries have struggled with supply chain issues and some have called for domestic manufacturing of critically important products.
Wisconsin YES! competition opens for entries
The contest challenges middle school and high school students to create business plans for their science or tech ideas.
Wisconsin early-stage firms attracted record investment in 2021
Early-stage companies in Wisconsin raised $852.4 million from angel and venture capitalists in 2021, smashing a record and continuing an upward trend.
Johnson joins WEDC team to build entrepreneurship in diverse communities
Johnson joined WEDC in January as the director of entrepreneurship access and inclusion.
