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Wisconsin unemployment rate at 3.3%, aging workforce challenges loom large
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate continues to track below national trends as the economy recovers from workforce shortage challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Shop Small Wisconsin’ this holiday season
Nearly 7,200 storefronts in all 72 Wisconsin counties are filled with vibrant and unique small businesses and nonprofits this holiday season with the help of the Main Street Bounceback grant.
Learn about Republican Convention business opportunities at MARKETPLACE Wisconsin
Diverse businesses will have the chance to learn about opportunities related to the selection of the City of Milwaukee as the host of the 2024 Republican National Convention in an exclusive presentation at this year’s MARKETPLACE Wisconsin.
Madison College eyes expanding child care at Madison, rural campuses as need grows
MATC is mulling child care facilities at its Goodman South campus on the South Side, as well as at its rural campuses in Fort Atkinson, Reedsburg, Portage and Watertown.
A home for veterans and another step for Edgerton Community Outreach
Edgerton Community Outreach is working to house homeless veterans while at the same time providing meeting space for the local VFW and restoring this city’s oldest commercial building.
Wisconsin allocated more federal pandemic relief to the economy than any other state
Wisconsin allocated a bigger chunk of federal money from the American Rescue Plan Act to economic development than any other state, according to a study by the Center on Budget and Policy.
Diverse Businesses Encouraged to Attend MARKETPLACE Wisconsin
During this two-day event, participants connect with government and corporate buyers as well as other small businesses and service providers through networking sessions, virtual workshops, panel discussions, buyer meetings and more.
Downtown Beaver Dam business to receive state grant in makeover contest
A downtown Beaver Dam business is set for a makeover after being one of the winners of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s annual Main Street Makeover contest.
Three businesses named winners of Wisconsin’s Main Street Makeover Contest
Now in its seventh year, the Main Street Makeover Contest is an initiative of the Wisconsin Main Street Program, a comprehensive revitalization program overseen by WEDC and designed to promote the historic and economic redevelopment of traditional business districts in Wisconsin.
New Mid-State shuttle service removes transportation barriers for students
A new transportation shuttle at Mid-State Technical College is making it easier for students to pursue a degree when transportation to a specific Mid-State campus to access a program presents an obstacle.
State Grant Supports Brewery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin is getting a $250,000 Community Development Investment grant to help repurpose a former Wells Fargo bank building into the new brewery.
More support for entrepreneurs
Groups working to support Wisconsin’s entrepreneurs and remove barriers to success have a second chance to receive a new Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) grant.
