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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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Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference scheduled for June 1-2 in Milwaukee
The 20th annual conference, titled “Putting Early Stage Pieces Together,” will be a chance for entrepreneurs at all levels to make connections and showcase their innovations, services and technologies.
Rock-solid success leads Quarra Stone to expand in Sun Prairie
The privately held company, founded in 1998, provides custom-cut stone for architects, artists and masons nationwide.
Sparking inspiration for Wisconsin’s video game industry
The Wisconsin Games Alliance’s speaker series debuts this week, online.
Business-minded high-schoolers can compete for scholarships, cash
April 10 is the deadline to submit an initial entry form for the Wisconsin High School Business Model Competition, organized by UW-Oshkosh.
Eventful: Tips and trends help power downtown event planning
The COVID-19 pandemic foisted many dizzying changes on locally owned businesses, including temporary and permanent closures, changing entrepreneur demographics, labor market shifts and a switch to online sales. One benefit of coordinating a long-standing program such as Wisconsin Main Street (celebrating its 35th year in 2022) is the ability to explore trends over time.
Wisconsin YES! competition opens for entries
The contest challenges middle school and high school students to create business plans for their science or tech ideas.
Wisconsin early-stage firms attracted record investment in 2021
Early-stage companies in Wisconsin raised $852.4 million from angel and venture capitalists in 2021, smashing a record and continuing an upward trend.
Johnson joins WEDC team to build entrepreneurship in diverse communities
Johnson joined WEDC in January as the director of entrepreneurship access and inclusion.
