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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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From events to experiences: How the Birkebeiner is redefining destination outdoor recreation
Discover the transition from events to experiences and how they shape our communities, as explained by Ben Popp of Birkebeiner Ski Foundation.
Supporting communities in identifying the economic benefits of outdoor recreation
Discover how Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation, trails, lakes, and parks drive tourism, support economic growth, and provide measurable community development benefits.
‘A launchpad for sustained growth’
MARKETPLACE: The Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development which has education and networking components as well as an expo hall and a schedule of meetings that connect buyers with suppliers—drew 648 attendees to the in-person Milwaukee conference.
Seeing your downtown with fresh eyes: How communities can rethink their visitor assets
The most powerful visitor assets are often hiding in plain sight, overlooked not because they lack value but because the community has grown so accustomed to them.
Forward BIOLABS charts its next phase
Forward BIOLABS is a specialized coworking community that offers laboratory space to help young biotech companies get off the ground.
Strengthening sense of connection helps fuel communities’ growth
Highlights from the fourth annual Wisconsin Economic Summit, where business, community, and state and local government leaders exchanged ideas on how to overcome longstanding challenges and unlock investments in their communities.
Supporting Small Businesses Across Wisconsin
Less than a year into the grant period, awardees have passed nearly $1.5 million in grant funds on to small businesses through a variety of unique programs that were specifically designed to meet each community’s business needs.
Casey: Focus on education, workforce, exporting for sustained prosperity
Wisconsin should prioritize workforce development—including investing in education—and should also support companies in maintaining or growing their exports to help soften the blow of tariffs.
