Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation names new communications director
WEDC has named David Callender as its communications director. Read More
WEDC awards $750,000 grant for new beverage innovation center of excellence
WEDC has awarded a $750,000 grant to the Center for Dairy Research to establish the Beverage Innovation Center, a new center of excellence that will provide resources to small businesses to test and develop new beverage products. Read More
Wisconsin manufacturing: rich history and continued innovation attracts companies from around the globe
Wisconsin is home to some of the world’s most recognized and forward-thinking brands, including Kohler, SC Johnson, Harley-Davidson, and Briggs & Stratton. Each a leader in their respective industries, these companies collectively have a track record of more than 500 years of innovation. They are among the manufacturers that have helped solidify Wisconsin’s reputation as a state with a legacy of leadership in the industry. Read More
Centro Sperimentale del Latte establishes operations in Racine County
Centro Sperimentale del Latte (CSL) USA Inc., a probiotic company, plans to establish its first operations in the U.S. with a manufacturing facility in Racine County, a multimillion-dollar project expected to create up to 31 jobs over the next four years. Read More
Faith Technologies expands operations in Outagamie County
Faith Technologies Inc., a leading electrical planning, engineering, design and installation expert, is expanding its Excellerate division with the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Little Chute—a $20 million project expected to create 275 jobs over the next three years. Read More
Wausau River District named 2019 Great American Main Street
Wausau River District has been named a recipient of the 2019 Great American Main Street Award, which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive, preservation-based commercial district revitalization. Read More
City of Fond du Lac receives $90,000 state grant to support redevelopment of downtown historical building
The City of Fond du Lac is receiving a $90,000 state grant to assist in the redevelopment of a vacant commercial building into The Livery Lofts, featuring an upscale tavern and residential lofts. Read More
WEDC approves tax credits for new Amazon facility in Oak Creek
WEDC has approved awarding state income tax credits to support Amazon’s plans to build a 640,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Oak Creek—a project expected to create 1,500 jobs. Read More
Wisconsin companies invited to take part in global trade venture to France and the United Kingdom in June
WEDC is inviting Wisconsin companies seeking to establish or expand their exporting efforts to participate in a global trade venture to France and the United Kingdom from June 15-26. The registration deadline is April 19. Read More
City of Prairie du Chien receives $250,000 state grant to support development of The Waterfront Hotel
The City of Prairie du Chien is receiving a $250,000 state grant to fund the construction of a new downtown hotel—a $3.8 million project expected to be completed in August. Read More