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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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Historic designation: The misunderstood development tool
Having properties officially listed as historic can afford local, state, and federal protections and incentives for their maintenance, repair, renovation, or restoration.
Uniting a community of farmers through technology
Growers answer each other’s questions, share their personal experiences and help others imagine new possibilities with their hydroponic farms.
From a humble start, a telehealth solution with wide-ranging implications
Founded in a trailer outside a Madison homeless shelter, Nurse Disrupted has conducted 42,000 screenings in two years, helping to increase access to care even as health care staffing shortages persist.
A Guide for Planning a Successful Event
Determining what your event will be is just the beginning. There are many other factors to consider, such as the image you want to create for your event, how to publicize it, and how to gauge its impact.
Milwaukee Tool continues to grow in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Tool’s rapid growth in Wisconsin continues, with an expansion constituting $206 million in investment and the creation of 1,000 new jobs announced in 2022.
How Octopi successfully navigated an expansion in a fluid business environment
The beverage industry is always evolving – transforming and reinventing itself every day. New opportunities bring new challenges, and to be successful, Octopi remained resilient to stay relevant in the industry.
Adaptive reuse projects over the years
As we wrap up our 35th year of the Wisconsin Main Street Program, we felt inspired to look back on some of the downtown redevelopment successes from that time period.
Republican National Convention offers opportunities for diversely owned businesses
The City of Milwaukee’s agreement with the Republican National Committee and the MKE 2024 Host Committee includes benefits for certified minority-owned businesses.
