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WEDC entrepreneurship programs assisted nearly 500 young companies in Wisconsin in 2020

WEDC entrepreneurship programs assisted nearly 500 young companies in Wisconsin in 2020

A new report summarizes the impact of WEDC-funded programs that support entrepreneurship and innovation in Wisconsin. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-12-13T15:58:56-06:00December 13, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

MARKETPLACE panel explores the importance of diverse supply chains

MARKETPLACE panel explores the importance of diverse supply chains

The Governor's Conference on Diverse Business Development is taking place in Milwaukee Dec. 7-9. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-12-07T15:24:38-06:00December 7, 2021|Blog Post, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Uncategorized|

Updated guidelines: Reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and managing outbreaks

Updated guidelines: Reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and managing outbreaks

The guidelines have been updated to reflect new public health guidance about testing, vaccination and boosters and to incorporate the latest knowledge about how the virus is transmitted. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-11-29T14:45:54-06:00November 29, 2021|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

Safe harbor: Grand Craft Boats chooses Wisconsin for its workforce, outdoor culture

Safe harbor: Grand Craft Boats chooses Wisconsin for its workforce, outdoor culture

The manufacturer of luxury mahogany watercraft last month announced its decision to move its headquarters and production facilities from Michigan to southeast Wisconsin. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-11-16T13:03:59-06:00November 16, 2021|Blog Post, INsite Newsletter|

Workforce recruiting startups earn high marks in Elevator Pitch Olympics

Workforce recruiting startups earn high marks in Elevator Pitch Olympics

The winners included Clock'd, a Madison business that helps bars and restaurants hire employees (first place); Internship on Demand, a Madison company that recruits and trains college students for internships at a variety of businesses (second place); and Xylome, a Madison biotech startup that is developing a sustainable substitute for palm oil. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-11-17T11:49:38-06:00November 15, 2021|Blog Post, Featured Companies and Awards, Launch Blog|

For early-stage companies, exports can lead to growth

For early-stage companies, exports can lead to growth

At the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium last week, WEDC Vice President of Global Trade and Investment Katy Sinnott presented about programs and resources to help companies grow their exports. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-11-10T14:59:35-06:00November 10, 2021|Blog Post, Entrepreneur Resources and Programs, Launch Blog|

Building a C-suite: Tips for startups as they grow

Building a C-suite: Tips for startups as they grow

A panel at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium featured advice for building an executive team. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-11-08T15:44:35-06:00November 8, 2021|Blog Post, Events and Community Support, Launch Blog|

Agropur builds cheese factory in northeast Wisconsin

Agropur builds cheese factory in northeast Wisconsin

The Canada-based company is the largest dairy cooperative in North America, and one of the top 20 worldwide; the new manufacturing facility is its second-largest investment in U.S. operations. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-10-25T14:50:50-05:00October 25, 2021|Blog Post, INbound Newsletter|

Wisconsin’s strength in water technology highlighted at trade show

Wisconsin’s strength in water technology highlighted at trade show

Representatives of WEDC and The Water Council cohosted the Global Center space at WEFTEC to highlight Wisconsin's status as a global leader in water technology. Wisconsin is a place where water works, so it makes sense the state was well represented at the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), the largest

Elizabeth Geib2021-10-21T13:24:59-05:00October 21, 2021|Blog Post|

Looking to business incubators for new tenants

Looking to business incubators for new tenants

For property owners and managers with commercial spaces to fill, it’s worth keeping an eye on local business incubators for potential tenants ready to ‘hatch’ and move into their own space. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2021-10-06T11:33:39-05:00October 6, 2021|Blog Post, Small Business Updates|