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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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WEDC trade ventures span the globe in 2022-23
WEDC will help unlock the promise of international markets for Wisconsin products in a series of eight trade ventures scattered across the globe in 2022-23.
Company success story: Weinbrenner Shoe Company Inc.
Weinbrenner Shoe Company is an employee-owned boot and shoe manufacturer established in 1892 and headquartered in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Grant helps affordable housing, businesses sprout on site of rundown mall
The site of a blighted Prairie du Chien strip mall will get new life as much-needed affordable housing and commercial space with the help of a $250,000 grant from WEDC.
Bouncing back to business in all 72 counties
More than 4,200 new and expanded businesses and nonprofits have qualified for more than $42 million in Main Street Bounceback Grants by filling in vacant commercial spaces in all 72 Wisconsin counties.
Achieving impact through collaboration
WEDC provided technical assistance to help partner organizations statewide create and submit successful proposals for the Diverse Business Assistance Grant Program and the Diverse Business Investment Grant Program.
WEDC grants power downtown development, community investment
CDI Grants provide up to $250,000, or 25% of eligible project costs, for construction, renovation and other physical improvements for projects that incorporate a commercial element.
Wisconsin’s biotech strength leverages major drug company expansion
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals has broken ground on a $220 million expansion expected to create more than 230 jobs.
Building stronger communities through brownfield redevelopment
Communities may experience many environmental, social and economic benefits from brownfield redevelopment by removing health hazards, removing blight through renovating abandoned buildings and removal of derelict structures, and preserving historical landmarks.
