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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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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.
Wisconsin Tech Summit happening March 14 at Lambeau Field
Registration is now open for the event, which aims to connect major companies and emerging firms in an effort to grow business relationships.
MARKETPLACE conference celebrates 40 years
Jean Marie Thiel (second from left) accepts her award from US Bank Vice President and Community Affairs Manager Suzanne Zwaska, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes and WEDC Deputy Secretary [...]
Focus on rural Wisconsin
State website offers resources, highlights innovation A new spotlight is shining on Wisconsin’s rural communities and their residents with the launch of a state website: ruralwi.com—”a place for rural [...]
Trade ventures to Europe, Asia aim to grow Wisconsin exports
WEDC’s in-person global trade ventures, which help Wisconsin businesses tap into export success, are planning to resume in 2022, and two upcoming trips offer opportunities to connect Wisconsin exporters with markets in Europe and Asia.
