WEDC 2021 Annual Report highlights economic development success
The WEDC 2021 Annual Report showcases the organization’s successes in its mission to work with Wisconsin’s businesses and communities to build an economy that works for everyone. Read More
Climbing to success: Grant helps Ashwaubenon enliven vacant site
The Community Development Investment Grant helped propel The Common Place, an $18 million, five-story project within blocks of Lambeau Field on Mike McCarthy Way. Read More
Community within the Corridor to welcome first residents
Milwaukee's “Community within the Corridor” affordable housing and community development multiuse complex is planning to welcome its first residents in June and is sailing toward full completion in November, according to the project’s lead developer. Read More
WEDC trade ventures span the globe in 2022-23
WEDC will help unlock the promise of international markets for Wisconsin products in a series of eight trade ventures scattered across the globe in 2022-23. Read More
Company success story: Weinbrenner Shoe Company Inc.
Weinbrenner Shoe Company is an employee-owned boot and shoe manufacturer established in 1892 and headquartered in Merrill, Wisconsin. Read More
Grant helps affordable housing, businesses sprout on site of rundown mall
The site of a blighted Prairie du Chien strip mall will get new life as much-needed affordable housing and commercial space with the help of a $250,000 grant from WEDC. Read More
Bouncing back to business in all 72 counties
More than 4,200 new and expanded businesses and nonprofits have qualified for more than $42 million in Main Street Bounceback Grants by filling in vacant commercial spaces in all 72 Wisconsin counties. Read More
Recent investments demonstrate the breadth and depth of state support for Wisconsin businesses
From Main Street retailers building their dreams with just a few workers to iconic global brands that employ thousands, WEDC and its partners are committed to ensuring that businesses of every size and in every corner of our state prosper. Read More
Achieving impact through collaboration
WEDC provided technical assistance to help partner organizations statewide create and submit successful proposals for the Diverse Business Assistance Grant Program and the Diverse Business Investment Grant Program. Read More
WEDC grants power downtown development, community investment
CDI Grants provide up to $250,000, or 25% of eligible project costs, for construction, renovation and other physical improvements for projects that incorporate a commercial element. Read More
21 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Lab Grants
Grants support high-technology workshops equipped with computer-controlled manufacturing components such as 3D printers, laser engravers, computer numerical control routers and plasma cutters. Read More
Building stronger communities through brownfield redevelopment
Communities may experience many environmental, social and economic benefits from brownfield redevelopment by removing health hazards, removing blight through renovating abandoned buildings and removal of derelict structures, and preserving historical landmarks. Read More