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Wisconsin has real momentum—from Main Street to the global stage—and the proof is in the blog posts. Every day, Wisconsinites are getting creative, strategic, and connected, teaming up with WEDC to find new ways to bring their visions to life—and finding success in their businesses and communities in the process. Filter by topic to see the latest in Wisconsin economic development insights and news.
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Main Street Bounceback Grants create a model for success
As we look ahead to the new year, we’re also looking back on the completion of one of Wisconsin’s most successful small business development initiatives—the Main Street Bounceback Grant Program.
Wisconsin companies achieve growth through exporting
The IMAG Program, launched in 2014, lets Wisconsin companies get reimbursed for specific expenses connected to an export project that will help them boost their presence in an international market.
New tool gives small businesses access to big data intelligence
To help the state’s small and midsize businesses get ahead, WEDC is providing them with access to the SizeUpWI tool, a customized platform that provides data-driven answers to questions about competitive performance indicators, local opportunities, and advertising hotspots.
WEDC helps preserve brewing tradition, enliven downtowns, and boost economies
Main Street Bounceback Grants helped many of Wisconsin’s small brewers keep their footing, emerge from the crisis, and tap into success.
Build your small business into a powerhouse
The 2022 MARKETPLACE put the focus on diverse business owners with more than 600 people attended the event, which was held Dec. 6-7 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin Ambassador feature: Creating opportunities for amazing outdoor experiences
Wisconsin Ambassadors are a collection of industry leaders from all facets of the economic landscape in Wisconsin. These innovators actively contribute to WEDC’s overarching goal of building an economy that works for everyone.
Award honors Mayville’s downtown revitalization
The Dodge County community of Mayville is leveraging the power of partnership to engineer a compelling remake of its downtown, an effort that earned a prestigious placemaking award from the Mid-America Economic Development Council.
Innovative grants available for groups boosting entrepreneurship
Applications are due March 10 for the next round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants.
