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Sussex IM plans $9.9 million business expansion project

The company is in the process of building its first clean room space to mold medical products. Sussex IM’s two locations will both play a role in the expansion that involves construction of three clean rooms, according to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-02-26T10:02:34-06:00February 26, 2021|News Coverage|

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: City of Mayville receives $137,500 state grant to support redevelopment of nonprofit coffeehouse

The City of Mayville is receiving a $137,500 state grant to help renovate a building to be used for a coffeehouse in downtown Mayville. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-02-26T10:00:06-06:00February 26, 2021|News Coverage|

COVID-19, Partisanship, Voting Rights: Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Answers Your Questions

There's a lot going on in Wisconsin politics. From the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out to funding for the businesses and workers who have been hurt by the pandemic. Not to mention the political divisiveness among state lawmakers. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-02-26T09:57:04-06:00February 26, 2021|News Coverage|

Wisconsin business outlook brightens as vaccination rates increase

Things are beginning to look up but recovery remains fragile for Wisconsin businesses responding to a University of Wisconsin Oshkosh COVID-19 economic impact study. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-02-26T09:53:48-06:00February 26, 2021|News Coverage|

Remarks of WEDC Secretary and CEO Melissa Hughes to the Assembly Committee on State Affairs, April 30, 2020

TESTIMONY OF WEDC SECRETARY AND CEO MELISSA HUGHES Assembly Committee on State Affairs | April 30, 2020 Download testimony document Good afternoon and thank you, Mr. Chairman, for inviting me to speak with you and the committee today. We met in early October, on my first few days on the job. I remember the spectacular

Jake Mieske2020-04-30T16:31:33-05:00April 30, 2020|News, News Coverage|

2020 brings development boom to Stevens Point

The last several years have seen plentiful announcements of new developments in Stevens Point, and in 2020, many of these plans are becoming finished projects. That these projects aren’t limited to one industry or sector is a testament to the city’s strong business climate and overall vibrancy. In early spring, Worzalla Publishing expects to complete

Jake Mieske2020-02-26T16:52:37-06:00February 26, 2020|News Coverage|

Program that accelerates drug discovery receives $400,000 Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation grant

The Therapeutic Accelerator Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin recently received funding from WEDC to support the program’s collaborations with other regional biohealth institutions and companies to accelerate drug discovery by translating research into therapies. Read More

inwisconsincom2019-07-16T10:30:48-05:00July 16, 2019|News Coverage|

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  Businesses invited to apply for September 2019 Japan Trade Venture

Businesses invited to apply for September 2019 Japan Trade Venture

WEDC invitesWisconsin companies seeking to establish or expand their exporting efforts to participate in a global trade venture to Japan from Sept. 6-14. The registration deadline is July 18. Read More

inwisconsincom2019-06-21T09:52:07-05:00June 20, 2019|Featured Home, News Coverage|

Gov. Evers requests creation of committee on entrepreneurship and innovation at WEDC

Governor Tony Evers today requested the creation of a committee on entrepreneurship and innovation at WEDC. Read More

inwisconsincom2019-01-15T12:04:06-06:00January 14, 2019|News Coverage|

Foxconn breaks ground on $10 billion investment

Governor Scott Walker today joined President Donald Trump, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan, and Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) in celebrating the groundbreaking of Phase 1 of Area 1 of the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park in Mount Pleasant. Read More

Sabrina2018-11-01T13:53:57-05:00June 29, 2018|News Coverage|