Consul general of Japan sets “grassroots caravan” to Wisconsin
Naoki Ito, the consul general of Japan in Chicago, will spend two days in Wisconsin highlighting the important contributions of Japanese-owned businesses to communities here. Read More
Wisconsin selected for policy academy to strengthen manufacturing
Wisconsin has been selected to participate in the year-long Policy Academy on Strengthening Your State’s Manufacturers. Read More
Specialty Cheese Company Inc. expands operations in Reeseville
Specialty Cheese Company Inc., one of the nation’s top manufacturers of ethnic cheeses and baked cheese snacks, is expanding its facility operations in Reeseville—a $1.65 million project expected to create 36 jobs over the next two years. Read More
WEDC, industry leaders recognize statewide economic contributions of Wisconsin’s paper manufacturers
Officials from WEDC visited three paper plants and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point today to draw attention to the release of a new report showing the importance of the paper industry to the state’s economy. Read More
Wisconsin’s paper industry still leads the nation, WEDC study finds
Wisconsin’s paper industry continues to lead the nation on many economic measures, according to a new study released today by the WEDC. Read More
City of Onalaska receives $250,000 state grant to support development of 102-unit residential building
The City of Onalaska is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help finance the construction of the Great River Residences located in the city’s downtown. Read More
WEDC names new vice president of business and community development
Mary Gage has been named WEDC's vice president of business and community development, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer Tricia Braun announced today. Read More
State leaders, local officials to celebrate downtown successes on Wisconsin Main Street Day July 24
State officials will join local leaders in six communities to highlight the important role that downtown business districts play in Wisconsin’s economy as part of Wisconsin Main Street Day on Wednesday, July 24. Read More
Governor Evers will lead trade mission to Japan in September
Governor Tony Evers will lead a trade mission to Japan from Sept. 6-14 as part of the state’s efforts to expand exports by Wisconsin companies. This will be the first trade mission of his new administration. Read More
Fresenius Kabi chooses Kenosha County for regional distribution center
Fresenius Kabi, a global health care company, is establishing a regional distribution center in Pleasant Prairie. The multimillion-dollar investment is expected to create 95 jobs over the next four years. Read More