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Now available: Episode 2 of the Wisconsin Employer Vaccine Forum
In a series focused on how employers can help build public support for COVID-19 vaccines, the second episode contains insights from employment and disability law to make sure that employers' communications and practices do not violate employee medical rights and protections.
Public-private venture capital “fund of funds” under consideration for creation in Wisconsin
With the success of the Badger Fund of Funds and larger venture capital initiatives in nearby states, interest is growing in creating this new source of support for Wisconsin companies at all stages of growth.
Leading manufacturer of disinfecting wipes expands in Wisconsin
Rockline Industries, one of the largest global producers of disinfecting wipes, is investing $20 million to expand operations with a new production line.
New video explores how employers can support the vaccination effort—and why they should
Vaccines will help bring the pandemic to an end and aid economic recovery, and employers are a trusted source of information for their workers—so businesses play a key role in the vaccination effort.
Apply for a grant from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Pre-registration begins April 30 for the program, which will provide emergency assistance equal to a business's pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and $5 million per physical location.
Farmers markets emerge from the pandemic
Farmers markets are important to communities in many ways. They are a critical component in rebuilding local food economies. They provide a cost-effective, retail sales opportunity for local food producers, and often for artisan businesses as well. And they are a beloved social gathering place for many Wisconsinites.
MilliporeSigma expands Wisconsin operations
WEDC is providing tax credits to support the expansion of one of the company's four pharmaceuticals manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin.
Molson Coors to expand Wisconsin presence, add production line
As part of its January 2020 restructuring, Molson Coors Beverage Company made the decision to consolidate corporate functions of its Milwaukee and Denver offices. Thanks to Wisconsin’s welcoming business climate and long history of food and beverage production excellence, the company ultimately chose to expand its Milwaukee operations and close its Denver office.
We’re All In Grants provide nearly $240 million total to Wisconsin small businesses hardest hit by COVID-19 pandemic
Almost 55,000 Wisconsin small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic received approximately $240 million last year through the We’re All In Grant Program—the largest direct-aid program for small businesses in WEDC history,Governor Tony Evers, WEDC, and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) recently announced.
Upper-floor housing on Main Street
By Joe Lawniczak – Wisconsin Main Street Upper-floor space ready for renovation in Fond du Lac Upper-floor housing downtown can conjure up many images. Some might envision seedy, run-down [...]
Successful events during the pandemic
Creating a sense of normalcy and bringing the community together has always been an important goal for the Main Street districts around Wisconsin, but the lingering threat of COVID-19, [...]
Revitalization success stories
As our state, nation and world cope with a pandemic on a scale never before seen in our lifetimes, it has taken a toll on our health, our thinking, our economy and our communities. COVID-19 has also changed—perhaps forever—the the way we do business; interact with each other; and design the places we live, work and entertain. Some businesses, due to their nature, were able to easily adapt by providing window or curbside service, taking sales online or working from home. Others, such as salons, taverns, gyms, concert halls and sports venues, have had to shut down completely until further notice.
