WEDC News

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

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

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

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

A new grant program will allow the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to fund organizations creating innovative new programs to support entrepreneurs. Read More

The City of Waupaca is receiving a $118,000 state grant to assist in the development of a mixed-use project in downtown Waupaca. Read More

The City of Eau Claire is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help redevelop a city lot into a mixed-use building in downtown Eau Claire. Read More

The City of Racine is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help fund the redevelopment of the headquarters building within the Horlick Malted Milk Co. complex. Read More