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Virtual Trade Venture: Germany and Austria 2022
To help Wisconsin exporters break into the Austrian market and grow their exports to the German market, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will be leading a virtual trade venture to these markets June 13-17, 2022. Registration closes April 15, 2022.
Three types of funding your organization may be missing out on
Community organizations are adept at being creative when it comes to doing more with less. By leveraging their extensive network of partners, Main Street and Connect Communities organizations can attract in-kind support to cover many expenses while programs and events generate revenue and attract sponsor dollars to help achieve the mission.
Safe harbor: Grand Craft Boats chooses Wisconsin for its workforce, outdoor culture
The manufacturer of luxury mahogany watercraft last month announced its decision to move its headquarters and production facilities from Michigan to southeast Wisconsin.
Workforce recruiting startups earn high marks in Elevator Pitch Olympics
The winners included Clock'd, a Madison business that helps bars and restaurants hire employees (first place); Internship on Demand, a Madison company that recruits and trains college students for internships at a variety of businesses (second place); and Xylome, a Madison biotech startup that is developing a sustainable substitute for palm oil.
Virtual Global Trade Venture: Mexico 2022
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is organizing a virtual Global Trade Venture to Australia and New Zealand from Nov. 8-19, 2021, to help Wisconsin companies connect with export partners in these markets.
For early-stage companies, exports can lead to growth
At the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium last week, WEDC Vice President of Global Trade and Investment Katy Sinnott presented about programs and resources to help companies grow their exports.
Building a C-suite: Tips for startups as they grow
A panel at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium featured advice for building an executive team.
Wisconsin ginseng celebrated in joint event with Taiwanese trade officials
Wisconsin farmers have been growing ginseng for more than a century, and in fact, ginseng grown in Wisconsin accounts for more than 90% of all ginseng produced in the U.S.--with central Wisconsin at the epicenter due to its cool summers, long winter, clean water and virgin soil, and Marathon County producing 95% of Wisconsin’s crop.
