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Building an Economy for All: FY25 Highlights from WEDC
This past year, WEDC contracted 360 grants, loans, tax incentives, and other financial awards totaling $197.7 million—the highest volume in five years.
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
Microbial Discovery Group expands in Wisconsin with opening of third manufacturing facility
The new, 117,000-square-foot facility at 3303 W. Oakwood Road in Franklin joins the company’s other production facilities Oak Creek and elsewhere in Franklin. This latest, $30 million expansion is expected to create 46 new high-skill jobs over the next three years.
Fueling a “flywheel” of economic prosperity
Strategic investments are helping Wisconsin communities to build momentum, creating a cascade of related economic development projects that fuel long-term growth and community involvement.
How Fork Farms is leveraging AI to increase food access
Appleton native Alex Tyink, president of Fork Farms, discusses why they are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) not as a novelty, but as a critical tool to scale impact, remove barriers, and democratize access to fresh food.
Secretary Hughes, local leaders join grand opening celebration for Schütz Container System plant in Kenosha
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.
Ingredients of vibrant outdoor dining
A comprehensive look at effective strategies businesses and communities can use to turn alleys, sidewalks, vacant lots, and even parking spaces into compelling spaces.
Wisconsin Economic Summit to spotlight strategies for scaling transformation and unlocking investment
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
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.
Grants available to organizations assisting entrepreneurs
Organizations that support Wisconsin entrepreneurs will be able to apply for the Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Oshkosh company wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Phoenix-Aid won the grand prize. It’s a company based in Oshkosh that developed a dressing for chronic wounds like diabetic foot ulcers.
Storefront display and retail merchandising best practices
Understanding customer psychology and designing for the customer experience is one of the most effective investments a business can make.
