Focus Forward Updates Archives

New WEDC report examines economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic, offers priorities for recovery

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

Elizabeth Geib2020-07-15T15:31:58-05:00July 15, 2020|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates, INsource Newsletter|

Focus Forward Podcast Ep 5: The Power of a Tech Ecosystem with Aaron Olver

Focus Forward Podcast Ep 5: The Power of a Tech Ecosystem with Aaron Olver

Aaron Olver, managing director of University Research Park, talks tech and exponential growth through innovation. WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes speaks with Olver about the state’s technology ecosystem and how it remains successful during a pandemic. Read More

Lauren Foley2020-07-15T12:09:17-05:00July 15, 2020|Focus Forward Updates|

GrocerKey scales up quickly in response to COVID-19

GrocerKey scales up quickly in response to COVID-19

For the Madison-based company that helps grocers offer online ordering, the pandemic brought disruption—but also opportunity. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-07-13T16:27:24-05:00July 13, 2020|Blog Post, Featured Companies and Awards, Focus Forward Updates, Launch Blog|

Company COVID-19 response story: Greenheck Group

Company COVID-19 response story: Greenheck Group

The Schofield-based company’s response emerged as a model for best practices, and its products are in high demand with rising concern about indoor air quality and safety. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-07-13T14:22:49-05:00July 13, 2020|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates, INsource Newsletter|

FAQ: Attend a virtual Global Trade Venture with WEDC

FAQ: Attend a virtual Global Trade Venture with WEDC

WEDC has taken its Global Trade Ventures online so Wisconsin companies can continue growing their exports even while international travel for face-to-face meetings is not possible. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-07-10T09:55:21-05:00July 10, 2020|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates, INsource Newsletter|

Businesses invited to participate in new round of COVID-19 impact survey

Businesses invited to participate in new round of COVID-19 impact survey

The survey, an important tool for economic development organizations to understand how to best support Wisconsin businesses, is open through July 20 to new participants and businesses that have taken the survey in a previous round. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-07-09T09:54:52-05:00July 9, 2020|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

Update on timing of processing We’re All In Small Business Grant applications

Update on timing of processing We’re All In Small Business Grant applications

WEDC will work as quickly as possible to underwrite and process the more than 30,000 grant applications that were received. Some notifications have already gone out, and all awards are expected to be made by the end of summer. Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-07-09T16:15:37-05:00July 8, 2020|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates|

Focus Forward Podcast Ep 4: The New Networking: Attract and Engage with Angela Damiani

Focus Forward Podcast Ep 4: The New Networking: Attract and Engage with Angela Damiani

Serial entrepreneur Angela Damiani, Newaukee CEO, builds connections and growth for talent and small businesses. WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes speaks with Damiani about the state’s business and talent opportunities pre- and post-COVID. Read More

Lauren Foley2020-07-01T12:14:47-05:00July 1, 2020|Focus Forward Updates|

Event planning during a pandemic

Event planning during a pandemic

With most communities canceling events and unsure when they will be able to resume programming in light of the pandemic, WEDC’s downtown development team is offering some ideas for how communities can adapt. These include a focus on smaller events and virtual events, as well as events that can be planned in a short amount of time—so communities can adopt creative strategies instead of simply going the whole summer without any events. Read More

sduchemin2020-06-30T11:43:37-05:00June 29, 2020|Blog Post, Focus Forward Updates, INterconnect Newsletter, Places|

Reminder: Join us for the Focus Forward livestream Monday, June 29

Reminder: Join us for the Focus Forward livestream Monday, June 29

Join us for the next Focus Forward livestream on June 29 at 11 a.m. CDT where WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes will highlight tools are resources available to small businesses in Wisconsin to respond, recover and thrive during these challenging times. Read More

Jake Mieske2020-06-25T23:06:03-05:00June 26, 2020|Focus Forward Updates|