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Downtown Fond du Lac, Ripon recognized in 2020 Wisconsin Main Street Awards for revitalization

WEDC recently recognized Fond du Lac County businesses in the 30th Wisconsin Main Street Awards for revitalization, COVID-19 response and exemplary service. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-04-30T12:27:19-05:00April 28, 2021|News Coverage|

Door and countertop manufacturer expects to create over 100 jobs in Neenah, Two Rivers with expansion

A Wisconsin manufacturer expanding its operations in Neenah and Two Rivers expects to create 111 jobs over the next three years. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-04-30T12:27:52-05:00April 26, 2021|News Coverage|

WisEye Morning Minute: WEDC Meeting on Budget

WEDC held a board meeting to review budget items and American Rescue Plan Act allocation. WEDC CEO and Secretary Missy Hughes highlighted that they are considering the possibility of Evers' budget recommendations but are planning around a continuance of the last budget cycle. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-04-29T10:54:44-05:00April 21, 2021|News Coverage|

Evers announces renegotiated Foxconn contract, saves taxpayers $2.77 billion

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has announced a contract between the WEDC and Foxconn has been renegotiated. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-04-29T10:51:57-05:00April 20, 2021|News Coverage|

Granville Connection approved for $250,000 grant

The Milwaukee Common Council approved $250,000 in funding for the Granville Connection, a proposed hub of restaurants and small businesses near Milwaukee’s former Northridge Mall. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-04-19T11:39:00-05:00April 19, 2021|News Coverage|

Wisconsin contest offers $10k for top downtown business pitch

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will award $10,000 to the group that offers the best idea to the Wisconsin Main Street Downtown Pitch Contest. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-04-19T11:37:01-05:00April 19, 2021|News Coverage|

Frank Lloyd Wright School Building Getting an Upgrade

Nearly half of the project is being paid for from a $90,200 Community Development Investment grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Federal and state tax credits account for $30,000 of the work and so far, $15,000 has been raised from private donations, an effort that continues. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-04-29T10:46:05-05:00April 19, 2021|News Coverage|

Drexel Building Supply Inc. expands in New Berlin

Drexel Building Supply Inc., a leading provider of building materials and services to contractors and homeowners, is expanding its facility in New Berlin—an $11 million project expected to create 50 jobs over the next three years. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-04-19T11:40:47-05:00April 15, 2021|News Coverage|

Drexel Building Supply, Inc. expands operations in New Berlin

Drexel Building Supply Inc., a leading provider of building materials and services to contractors and homeowners, is expanding its facility in New Berlin—an $11 million project expected to create 50 jobs over the next three years. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-04-12T16:09:28-05:00April 15, 2021|News Coverage|

Wisconsin investing $100M in business recovery

Wisconsin is setting aside $100 million to help businesses statewide recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-04-19T11:35:26-05:00April 13, 2021|News Coverage|