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Drones bring high-speed WiFi to rural Wisconsin

Drones bring high-speed WiFi to rural Wisconsin

Wisconsin TeleLift founders Scott Williams and his wife, Greta, were working with a nonprofit in Africa doing conservation work in 2014 when they began using drones to help protect wildlife from poachers. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-05-26T10:07:51-05:00May 26, 2021|INsource Newsletter|

WEDC awards 13 grants to support entrepreneurship programs throughout Wisconsin

WEDC awards 13 grants to support entrepreneurship programs throughout Wisconsin

Young companies and entrepreneurs chasing dreams need a lot of support—marketing, accounting, legal advice, business planning, mentoring and more. In Wisconsin, a number of organizations are rising to the challenge of building a creative, prosperous business community where people have support for turning the best ideas into businesses. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-05-26T09:45:42-05:00May 26, 2021|INsource Newsletter|

A&A Transportation breaks down barriers in the trucking industry

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

Jake Mieske2021-05-26T09:45:29-05:00May 26, 2021|INsource Newsletter|

28 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Labs Grants

28 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Labs Grants

This isn’t the kind of shop class where you end up with a bookcase that Mom treasures. In these classes, students use high-tech equipment to make anything from robots to prototypes of the next big idea. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-05-26T09:44:37-05:00May 26, 2021|INsource Newsletter|

Wisconsin’s downtowns honored in virtual program for 30th annual Main Street Awards

Wisconsin’s downtowns honored in virtual program for 30th annual Main Street Awards

Each year, WEDC honors the hard work, dedication and countless hours that go into revitalizing and promoting Wisconsin’s Main Streets and downtowns. Wisconsin Main Street Program leaders and volunteers from across the state came together virtually through dozens of socially distanced “watch parties” on April 21 for the annual Wisconsin Main Street Awards, which celebrate success stories in business and community development, historic preservation and downtown revitalization. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-05-26T09:44:28-05:00May 26, 2021|INsource Newsletter|

SOFTEC Education prepares students for construction jobs—with immediate success

SOFTEC Education prepares students for construction jobs—with immediate success

A unique six-week program that prepares students for careers operating heavy equipment is drawing attention from employers, potential students and funders. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-05-26T09:44:20-05:00May 26, 2021|INsource Newsletter|

Company success story: Stella & Chewy’s LLC

Company success story: Stella & Chewy’s LLC

Founded in 2003, Stella & Chewy’s LLC is a premium natural pet food company that has grown to become one of the leading manufacturers of dog and cat food in multiple categories, including raw freeze-dried, raw frozen, wet, kibble and treats. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-05-26T09:43:50-05:00May 26, 2021|INsource Newsletter|

Virtual events offer unexpected benefits for foreign trade and investment

Virtual events offer unexpected benefits for foreign trade and investment

With the pandemic causing a drastic drop in travel and limits on in-person gatherings, events of all kinds have been forced to go online. Reducing health risk by holding meetings virtually has come with some trade-offs—but also some unexpected advantages. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-05-26T09:43:37-05:00May 26, 2021|INsource Newsletter|

New Wisconsin Tomorrow report from WEDC outlines state’s economic recovery strategy

New Wisconsin Tomorrow report from WEDC outlines state’s economic recovery strategy

A new report from WEDC sets out a comprehensive strategy for investing in people to help Wisconsin recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-05-26T09:43:31-05:00May 26, 2021|INsource Newsletter|

Historic Frank Lloyd Wright school to get new life as arts center

Historic Frank Lloyd Wright school to get new life as arts center

Soon, children may once again be learning at the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Wyoming Valley School while their parents attend concerts and people of all ages take part in arts classes, exhibits and more. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-05-26T09:43:24-05:00May 26, 2021|INsource Newsletter|