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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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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.
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.
