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Grant program to help small businesses find homes in Wisconsin

Businesses and nonprofits considering moving into a vacant Wisconsin commercial space may be eligible for a $10,000 Wisconsin Tomorrow – Main Street Bounceback Grant through a newly created program. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-08-04T10:26:08-05:00August 4, 2021|News|

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  WEDC tours unique retail businesses to announce Main Street Bounceback Grant Program

WEDC tours unique retail businesses to announce Main Street Bounceback Grant Program

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and staff will be traveling throughout Wisconsin visiting unique retailers and restaurants to encourage business owners to consider taking part in the new Wisconsin Tomorrow - Main Street Bounceback Grant Program. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-08-03T17:07:41-05:00August 3, 2021|News|

Geneva Supply opens Kenosha County warehouse

Geneva Supply, an e-commerce fulfillment and marketing company, has transformed an unused 385,000-square-foot warehouse into a facility designed to help companies deliver online orders as quickly as possible. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-07-28T12:56:54-05:00July 28, 2021|News|

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  IRIS USA Inc. expands operations in Pleasant Prairie

IRIS USA Inc. expands operations in Pleasant Prairie

IRIS USA Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of plastic injection molded products and distributor of small appliances, furniture and other household products, has expanded its facility in Pleasant Prairie–a $6.1 million project expected to create 90 jobs over the next three years. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-07-20T10:19:14-05:00July 20, 2021|News|

WEDC grant helps Urban League aid startups

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has awarded the Urban League of Greater Madison a $400,000 Capital Catalyst grant to help the organization launch its Black Business Hub Accelerator Fund. Read More

sduchemin2021-07-16T11:28:20-05:00July 16, 2021|News|

Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Heartland Produce Groundbreaking on New $29 Million Facility in Kenosha

WEDC supported Heartland Produce breaks ground on new $29 million headquarters and distribution facility in Kenosha. Read More

sduchemin2021-07-15T11:04:38-05:00July 15, 2021|News|

Gov. Evers Announces Groundbreaking $130 Million Investment in Workforce Solutions

New workforce programs build on successes and incentivize new solutions to workforce challenges GREEN BAY — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is investing $130 million into solutions to help address the state’s post-pandemic workforce needs. The announcement comes as Wisconsin continues to be a national leader in getting available shots in arms and has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, which has nearly returned to pre-pandemic

sduchemin2021-07-14T10:23:19-05:00July 14, 2021|News|

PartsBadger LLC expands in Cedarburg

PartsBadger LLC, an online machine shop, is expanding its facility in Cedarburg—a $1.55 million project expected to create 26 jobs over the next three years. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-07-12T09:50:35-05:00July 12, 2021|News|

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  Connecting workers with jobs in southeast Wisconsin

Connecting workers with jobs in southeast Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is assisting a pilot program to help workers fill in the “last mile” between public transit and their jobs in the Milwaukee area. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-07-02T10:48:48-05:00July 6, 2021|News|

City of Milwaukee receives $150,000 state grant to support Milwaukee Public Museum plans

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) is receiving a $150,000 state grant to assist in the site investigation of a property located in Milwaukee. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-07-02T10:45:10-05:00July 1, 2021|News|