Let’s explore Wisconsin’s strategies and successes.
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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A starting point for new businesses
Start In Wisconsin is a statewide resource for entrepreneurs.
Turning a pandemic pivot into a long-term business strategy
When the pandemic hit their business, Sara Parthasarathy and her husband concluded that their cook-from-scratch spice kits could help families prepare new and different meals at home.
Wisconsin startups build success
WEDC report shows a significant jump in investments and jobs in 2021
Sausage-maker links expansion, success to Wisconsin workforce
Salm Partners is part of a Wisconsin food and beverage industry that boasts more than 3,700 companies employing more than 107,000 workers.
Agricultural technology startups take root in Wisconsin
The Qualified New Business Venture Program helps startups attract investment, facilitating their growth so their innovative technologies can reach the market and scale up faster.
Transforming problem properties into economic opportunity
First impressions are important, and the face of your downtown has a huge impact on perceptions. If a district looks well cared for and active, people see it as vibrant and prosperous, encouraging customers to shop and businesses to invest.
Creating opportunity through investment and entrepreneurship
A panel at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium explored the importance of building multigenerational wealth in diverse communities to enrich the economy and help underrepresented groups join the ranks of business founders and angel investors.
Making room for the big ideas that drive startups
A panel at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium explored time and task management strategies and tools that can help entrepreneurs create time and space to think big.
