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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Wisconsin Main Street Downtown Pitch Contest now open for applications
The contest is open to Wisconsin residents 18 and older with a for-profit business idea located (or planned to be located) in a community that is part of either the Wisconsin Main Street Program or the Connect Communities Program. Read More
Fintech transplant Debtle finds fertile ground in Wisconsin
Debtle’s cofounders hadn’t intended to relocate to Wisconsin, but once they realized all the resources and support available here, they were more than happy to leave New Orleans for Sheboygan. Read More
Sussex IM invests $9.9 million to expand operations
WEDC is supporting the project with up to $200,000 in state income tax credits. Read More
New report outlines state’s economic recovery strategy
The new report identifies five elements as keys to every individual’s economic well-being—financial stability; education; health; community infrastructure, including access to affordable housing and child care; and a clean environment—and encourages state and local leaders to invest accordingly. Read More
Wisconsin’s emerging investors: finding success through collaboration
How the power of collaboration is helping a new generation of investors accelerate the state’s tech ecosystem Read More
Download new vaccine guidelines for employers
Published by WEDC with input from the Department of Health Services, the document provides guidance for how employers can encourage high rates of vaccination among their workers, and includes links to resources such as posters and flyers. Read More
Avoiding the top four nonprofit pitfalls
One of the most challenging aspects of managing an organization is maintaining focus on the organization’s core mission in a world of ever-increasing distractions. A seemingly infinite number of worthy causes, great ideas and event inspirations arise on a daily basis, presenting the temptation to pursue them. Read More
Georgia-Pacific and gener8tor team up to accelerate consumer goods innovation in northeast Wisconsin
Consumer products startups are invited to apply for programming and resources from the newly launched 1915 Studios in the paper giant’s R&D center in Neenah. Read More
Register now for the Wisconsin Tech Summit virtual event March 17
Registration is now open for the eighth annual summit hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council, offering opportunities for startups to network with and learn from large, established companies. Read More