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Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $4 million Available in Loans to Aid Kenosha Businesses

Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), announced a total of $4 million in no-interest microloans to small businesses damaged during the recent civil unrest in Kenosha. Today’s announcement comes after Gov. Evers and WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes visited Kenosha September 10th and met with business owners who said they are facing unprecedented costs to rebuild. Read More

Jake Mieske2020-09-23T12:59:29-05:00September 23, 2020|News|

WEDC accepting applications for Entrepreneurship Support Program

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is now accepting applications from nonprofit and community-based organizations for a grant program designed to advance the statewide climate for entrepreneurship. Read More

Jake Mieske2020-09-23T08:35:19-05:00September 23, 2020|News|

WEDC and PSC to launch new broadband technical assistance pilot

Pilot will help six communities prepare to apply for broadband funds MADISON, SEPT. 17, 2020 – Six communities will receive technical assistance so they are better prepared to apply for federal, state and private-sector broadband expansion funds under a new joint pilot program announced today by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the state

Jake Mieske2020-09-17T14:11:03-05:00September 17, 2020|News|

Small business owners invited to register for 7th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Conference on Small Business Development

Virtual conference to be held Oct. 6-8 MADISON, WI. SEPT. 16, 2020 – Wisconsin small business owners are invited to register for the Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy conference. This event will run from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Oct. 6 -7 and from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Oct. 8. This multi-day virtual

Jake Mieske2020-09-16T09:48:04-05:00September 16, 2020|News|

Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity to hold final listening session on Sept. 16

The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity will hold its final virtual listening session on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. for residents to share ideas and experiences about what it will take to advance rural prosperity for all in Wisconsin. Read More

Jake Mieske2020-09-15T12:01:07-05:00September 15, 2020|News|

Menomonie business celebrates its Main Street Makeover

Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), joined local leaders and the owners of Ted’s Pizza Palace in downtown Menomonie today to celebrate the official unveiling of the restaurant’s Main Street Makeover. Read More

Jake Mieske2020-09-11T09:33:33-05:00September 14, 2020|News|

Wisconsin businesses invited to apply for 2020 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) invites Wisconsin companies and organizations that have achieved exporting success to apply for a 2020 Governor’s Export Achievement Award. Read More

Jake Mieske2020-09-11T09:21:00-05:00September 11, 2020|News|

Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity to hold ‘after hours’ listening session on Sept. 8

Evening meeting gives rural Wisconsin residents chance to speak out Read More

Elizabeth Geib2020-09-03T11:07:12-05:00September 3, 2020|Blog Post, News|

Governor Evers, WEDC announce up to $1 million in no-interest loans authorized to assist Kenosha businesses

Eligible costs include clean-up, restoration, and repairs for businesses affected MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Sen. Bob Wirch, Reps. Tod Ohnstad and Tip McGuire, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), announced today businesses that suffered damage in Kenosha over the last week will be eligible for up to $20,000 each in no-interest loans to help cover repair costs. “These funds will provide immediate aid to the businesses that

Jake Mieske2020-09-01T11:04:22-05:00September 1, 2020|News|

WEDC recognized for excellence in financial reporting

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has again earned national recognition for outstanding financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). Read More

Jake Mieske2020-08-31T12:43:21-05:00September 1, 2020|News|