MARKETPLACE turns 40
Fireside chat recalls the origin of the Governor's Conference on Diverse Business Development Read More
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
Environmental equity listening sessions to be held in November
A group of state agencies, working with local partners, will hold a series of environmental equity listening sessions this fall, in hopes of hearing from Wisconsinites about what environmental, health and socioeconomic priorities matter the most to them. Read More
Finding a place for everyone in tech
Early in Nadiyah Johnson’s career as a computer scientist, she discovered that for many people—including people of color and women—the technology industry wasn’t an entirely comfortable space. Read More
WEDC grant helps Urban League aid startups
WEDC has awarded the Urban League of Greater Madison a $400,000 Capital Catalyst Grant to help the organization launch its Black Business Hub Accelerator Fund. Read More
Register now for the 40th annual MARKETPLACE conference
WEDC is hosting the 40th annual MARKETPLACE Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development, with virtual meetings Dec. 7 and in-person events Dec. 8 and 9 at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Read More
Community in the Corridor development reflects WEDC’s focus on housing
Located in the former Briggs & Stratton complex on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side, the new Community within the Corridor project is the largest privately owned affordable housing development in Wisconsin. Read More
A&A Transportation breaks down barriers in the trucking industry
A family-owned trucking company that got its big break thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic is growing by focusing on creating generational wealth for Milwaukee’s Black community. Read More