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Testimony of Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Assembly Committee on Jobs, The Economy, and Small Business Development
Testimony of WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes to the Assembly Committee on Jobs, The Economy, and Small Business Development on February 8, 2023.
Wisconsin saw a surge in new businesses during the pandemic. They now face inflation and a tough labor market.
Despite obstacles and uncertainty around the global economy, many of the state’s new entrepreneurs have persevered.
Perch Point Amongst State Harbor Grant Recipients
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) recently announced the distribution of grants worth $5.3 million for seven harbor maintenance and improvement projects.
WEDC launches big data tool for small businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is launching SizeUpWI, a new big data intelligence tool to help small and midsize businesses.
HUBZone training for Marinette and Jackson county businesses
Taking part in the program allows businesses to compete for contracts set aside for HUBZone businesses as well as gives preferential treatment to zone businesses bidding on other federal contracts.
WEDC launches big data tool for small businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is launching SizeUpWI, a new big data intelligence tool to help small and midsize businesses thrive and grow by making sound strategic business decisions.
Knuth purchases former American House: Brewing company will move all of its operations to the new location
Knuth Brewing Co. has entered into a development agreement with the city of Ripon to create a Brewpub & Event Center.
Most Wisconsin businesses think a recession is coming, but it’s still too soon to tell
A new industry survey shows the majority of Wisconsin businesses worry the state is headed toward a recession, but economists are less certain.
Survey: A third of Wisconsin child care centers could close if economic conditions don’t improve
Wisconsin’s child care industry continues to face a critical staffing crisis — one that is expected to get worse if federal COVID relief funding isn’t replaced once it runs out.
Nestlé Health Science Makes $43 Million Investment in Eau Claire, Wis. Manufacturing Facility
Nestlé Health Science today announced a $43 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The investment will add two new production lines to increase manufacturing of high-demand ready-to-drink consumer products.
Big plans in store for historic Ashland building
An Ashland business owner is using a large grant the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to fill what she considers a big need in the area.
Studio One settles into new digs in Superior
Photographer JoAnn Jardine considered working without a studio when she moved out of her last location in the Upper Lakes Foods building.