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Testimony of WEDC Deputy Secretary Sam Rikkers to the Assembly Committee On Jobs And The Economy

October 19, 2021 Good morning, Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, and thank you for inviting me to speak to the Assembly Committee on Jobs and the Economy. At the committee’s request, I’m here today to provide a brief overview of the state’s economic condition, drill down into the assistance WEDC and other state

Jake Mieske2021-10-19T14:04:54-05:00October 19, 2021|News|

Racine business wins fall Mini-Makeover Contest

Racine business wins fall Mini-Makeover Contest

Plush Clothing downtown Racine has been named the winner in the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC’s) second Main Street Mini-Makeover Contest. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-10-13T10:57:28-05:00October 14, 2021|News|

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Environmental Equity Tool to Assess Environmental and Public Health Needs Statewide

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Environmental Equity Tool to Assess Environmental and Public Health Needs Statewide

Gov. Tony Evers today announced the departments of Administration (DOA), Health Services (DHS), and Natural Resources (DNR), and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) are developing a comprehensive environmental and public health mapping system known as the Wisconsin Environmental Equity Tool which will analyze and visualize data online so users can pinpoint Wisconsin's most impacted communities, identify the environmental challenges, and prioritize investments to continue building create healthy, resilient communities. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-10-07T12:24:57-05:00October 7, 2021|News, WEDC News|

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Custom Boat Manufacturer Relocating to Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Custom Boat Manufacturer Relocating to Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, announced today that Grand Craft Boats LLC, a manufacturer of bespoke mahogany watercraft, will move its headquarters and production operations from Holland, Michigan, to Genoa City, Wisconsin. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-10-07T08:30:46-05:00October 7, 2021|News, WEDC News|

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $4.5 Million to Support Expansion in Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $4.5 Million to Support Expansion in Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry

Gov. Tony Evers announced today the state of Wisconsin will be supporting the expansion of Agropur Dairy Cooperative in Little Chute with up to $4.5 million in business tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Read More

Jake Mieske2021-10-04T11:39:40-05:00October 4, 2021|News, WEDC News|

Gov. Evers, WEDC, DATCP, Local Officials Join Taiwanese Trade Officials in Highlighting Global Appeal of Wisconsin Ginseng

Gov. Evers, WEDC, DATCP, Local Officials Join Taiwanese Trade Officials in Highlighting Global Appeal of Wisconsin Ginseng

Gov. Tony Evers, Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) CEO and Secretary Missy Hughes, and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski joined Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., for a visit to a Wausau ginseng farm to highlight the global appeal of Wisconsin ginseng. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-09-30T11:35:35-05:00September 30, 2021|News, WEDC News|

Generac expanding Wisconsin operations

Generac expanding Wisconsin operations

Generac, a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, is expanding its presence in Wisconsin by investing an additional $53 million in its facilities across the state and creating more than 700 new jobs, Gov. Tony Evers, state, local, and company leaders announced today. Read More

Jake Mieske2021-09-28T11:18:39-05:00September 28, 2021|News, WEDC News|

Supporting Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial spirit