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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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Global Trade Venture: Canada
To help Wisconsin companies increase their exports to markets in Canada, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will be leading a trade venture on March 19-24, 2023. Registration closes Jan. 17, 2023.
MilliporeSigma projects expand Wisconsin’s biohealth muscle
The company recently won a federal contract to support manufacturing of lateral flow membranes used in rapid diagnostic test kits, including for COVID-19, at its Sheboygan location.
Welcome more visitors downtown at night
Providing a safe and comfortable place to walk increases the likelihood that downtown residents and visitors will explore more of the district and patronize new businesses.
New Wisconsin co-ops aim to fill economic gaps
Wisconsin cooperatives, serving very different industries, hope to put their members on a trajectory for success, with the help of grants from WEDC.
WEDC Ambassador feature: Flavor Temptations spices up school lunch
Sara Parthasarathy and Partha Sabniviss, co-founders of Flavor Temptations, share their experience bringing authentic Indian cooking at large scale to children in public schools.
WEDC supports statewide internet broadband speed test
To help create an accurate assessment of broadband access statewide, a coalition of regional economic development organizations and regional planning commissions covering the entire state selected a GIS mapping tool that allows individual residents and businesses to upload speed test data.
Mayville visit shows state-local development partnership in action
When our communities flourish, existing businesses grow, new businesses are attracted, and workers find a safe, welcoming place to raise their families.
Company success story: Graftobian Make-Up Co.
Graftobian has international reach and is a strong partner in Wisconsin’s drive to expand markets for global trade. The company has exporting relationships in Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, Australia, Africa, Mexico, Canada and beyond.
