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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. Click to get to know some of these creative Wisconsinites or scroll down to see the latest in Wisconsin economic development insights and news.
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Four ways startups find unexpected opportunities in Wisconsin
A recent article shares the experience of Fork Farms founder Alex Tyink, who found that Wisconsin offers a supportive, tight-knit community; access to capital; an ecosystem with a mission to help businesses thrive; and a wealth of private and public resources.
The flexible workplace trend can benefit downtowns
The pandemic forced a lasting transition to hybrid and work-from-home models, dramatically shifting downtowns’ daytime customer base. But communities are discovering that coworking spaces offer an important way for businesses to find and engage daytime workers downtown and keep Main Streets vibrant.
Wisconsin Investment Fund aims to boost innovation
A search is underway for qualified fund managers, which will then select the companies to receive investment—an expected $500 million over the next decade, with the returns reinvested in subsequent rounds.
2023: Fundamentals over fads
One thing that’s certain, in this uncertain market, is that raising capital will require more work – more due diligence, more focus on company performance, and more emphasis on organizations truly moving the needle.
State tax credits help Fiserv develop new Milwaukee headquarters, add jobs
The leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions will receive up to $7 million in performance-based state tax credits if it meets targets including adding 250 new jobs over the next five years.
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.
