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23 businesses named finalists for 2020 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards

Twenty-three Wisconsin companies from 18 communities, have been named finalists for the 2020 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which honors outstanding Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans. Read More

sduchemin2020-11-25T16:32:45-06:00November 25, 2020|News|

Communities, businesses, citizens say ‘We’re All In’ for shopping local

As the holiday shopping season picks up, citizens, businesses, and state and local leaders are declaring “We’re All In” for shopping local to keep Wisconsin businesses and communities strong. Beginning Nov. 23, Secretary Hughes will host a series of short videos on social media highlighting local businesses around the state as she shops for unique holiday gifts. Many of these businesses offer online sales, curbside pickup, delivery or other ways that make it easy and safe for shoppers to buy from them. Read More

sduchemin2020-11-25T10:08:46-06:00November 20, 2020|News|

Gov. Evers Invests $120 Million to Support Small Businesses as COVID-19 Cases Surge

Gov. Tony Evers announced today an additional $70 million in the second round of “We’re All In” grants, bringing the second round total to $120 million to be invested in Wisconsin small businesses. Read More

Jake Mieske2020-11-20T11:19:43-06:00November 20, 2020|News|

OEM Fabricators announced as winner of the Excellence in Services Award from German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) deputy secretary and chief operating officer Sam Rikkers presented the Excellence in Services Award to Woodville-based OEM Fabricators at the German American Business Awards, hosted by the German American Chamber of Commerce. Read More

sduchemin2020-11-25T09:54:27-06:00November 17, 2020|News|

New website offers entrepreneurs access to local resources, events and networking connections

A new website will help Wisconsin entrepreneurs connect with resources, events and experts tailored to their specific needs and based in their communities. Read More

Jake Mieske2020-11-11T13:32:09-06:00November 11, 2020|News|

Wisconsin-based company receives highest U.S. honor for export success

Patriot Taxiway Industries has been honored with a 2020 Presidential “E” Award for exports, after the Lomira-based company demonstrated a sustained increase in export sales over a four-year period. Read More

Jake Mieske2020-11-09T12:14:40-06:00November 10, 2020|News|

MARKETPLACE 2020 virtual conference to connect diverse Wisconsin businesses with resources and opportunities

Taking place from Dec. 8-10, MARKETPLACE, the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development, offers training, education, networking and mentoring opportunities to Wisconsin small business owners, with particular attention to challenges faced by minority, woman, veteran and LGBTQ entrepreneurs. Read More

Jake Mieske2020-11-09T09:09:12-06:00November 9, 2020|News|

Gross Automation receives 2020 Governor’s Export Achievement Award

Gross Automation, a Brookfield-based value-added distributor of industrial automation and electrical control technologies, is the recipient of the 2020 Governor’s Export Achievement Award. Read More

Jake Mieske2020-11-05T10:40:33-06:00November 5, 2020|News|

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  Bayfield County receives $250,000 state grant to support expansion of a retreat center

Bayfield County receives $250,000 state grant to support expansion of a retreat center

Bayfield County is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help support the development of a multi-phased expansion project for the Wild Rice Retreat located in the Town of Bayfield, two miles south of the City of Bayfield on State Highway 13. Read More

Jake Mieske2020-10-28T17:38:21-05:00October 29, 2020|News|

HARIBO to Begin Work on Pleasant Prairie Factory

Gov. Tony Evers, together with local government and economic development officials, applauded HARIBO of America’s announcement that it will begin construction later this year on its gummi production campus in Pleasant Prairie. Read More

Jake Mieske2020-10-26T10:39:40-05:00October 26, 2020|News|