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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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Global Trade Venture: South Korea
To help Wisconsin companies increase their exports to the South Korean market, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will be leading a global trade venture there on September 24-30, 2022. Registration closes July 29, 2022.
Tax credits boost Italian-based shipbuilder’s Wisconsin expansion
Fincantieri Marinette Marine has undertaken an expansion and shipyard improvements in Marinette and Sturgeon Bay that will solidify the company as a shipbuilding powerhouse.
The State of Historic Preservation Today
Today across Wisconsin, we see tiny rural villages, small quaint towns, and larger cities all with thriving downtowns. Even the smallest of our communities have murals, public art, farmers markets, outdoor concerts, breweries, wineries, boutiques, B&Bs and more.
Milwaukee firm wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest with technology for cleaner water
Rapid Radicals Technology, a Milwaukee company with a system to stop untreated sewage from being dumped into waterways, took the top prize in this year’s competition.
Climbing to success: Grant helps Ashwaubenon enliven vacant site
The Community Development Investment Grant helped propel The Common Place, an $18 million, five-story project within blocks of Lambeau Field on Mike McCarthy Way.
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.
