We’re All In campaign aims to spur economic recovery
The campaign includes financial assistance and a "community of communities" committing to practice and promote health and safety practices to help Wisconsin come together to beat the pandemic and recover. Read More
Manufacturing resiliency through COVID-19: Pindel Global Precision perspective
Since 1947, Pindel Global Precision has provided custom, precision-machined components and solutions to customers globally. With an experienced engineering team and cutting-edge programming software, we provide our customers with robust model-to-machine solutions. Read More
West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission taps federal funds to create loan program
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (WCWRPC) funds for a new CARES Act Recovery Assistance Revolving Loan Fund for counties served by the Commission. Read More
Revitalization success stories
As our state, nation and world cope with a pandemic on a scale never before seen in our lifetimes, it has taken a toll on our health, our thinking, our economy and our communities. COVID-19 has also changed—perhaps forever—the the way we do business; interact with each other; and design the places we live, work and entertain. Some businesses, due to their nature, were able to easily adapt by providing window or curbside service, taking sales online or working from home. Others, such as salons, taverns, gyms, concert halls and sports venues, have had to shut down completely until further notice. Read More
We’re All In grant update: More than 30,000 applications reviewed
More than 10,000 Wisconsin companies had already received their grant disbursements as of yesterday. Read More
Focus Forward: A digital platform to share pandemic response and recovery resources
To help Wisconsin businesses and communities facing economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, WEDC has launched a digital platform—Focus Forward—to serve as an online “one-stop shop” for state, federal
31 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Labs Grants
Employees of Forth Floral in Rhinelander wear masks produced with 3D printers in the Hodag Fab Lab. Over the past five years, WEDC has invested more than $2.8
WEDC unveils new initiatives for rural residents
Even as Wisconsin’s rural communities grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, they also face long-term challenges to their economic survival, such as fewer job opportunities and a rapidly
New updates posted to COVID-19 guidelines for businesses
As public health guidance has evolved on best practices to minimize the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus, WEDC has been monitoring this guidance and has made updates to its guidelines. Read More
New WEDC report examines economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic, offers priorities for recovery
"Wisconsin Tomorrow: An Economy for All" was submitted to the state Legislature and Governor Tony Evers on June 30. Read More
Wisconsin metros rise in global startup ecosystem ranking
In a recently published ranking of startup ecosystems, Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay and Appleton made significant gains and registered “amazing momentum,” according to StartupBlink’s Global Ecosystem Rankings report, which ranks
Main Street Marketplace helps retail stores find their customers—and vice versa—amid the pandemic
Toy Haus in Monroe is one of the businesses participating in the Main Street Marketplace. As the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of retail stores, it customers were