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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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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.
Company success story: Agropur
Agropur is North America’s largest producer of whey protein and makes about 1 billion pounds of cheese each year.
Environmental equity listening sessions to be held in November
A group of state agencies, working with local partners, will hold a series of environmental equity listening sessions this fall, in hopes of hearing from Wisconsinites about what environmental, health and socioeconomic priorities matter the most to them.
Finding a place for everyone in tech
Early in Nadiyah Johnson’s career as a computer scientist, she discovered that for many people—including people of color and women—the technology industry wasn’t an entirely comfortable space.
WEDC grant helps Urban League aid startups
WEDC has awarded the Urban League of Greater Madison a $400,000 Capital Catalyst Grant to help the organization launch its Black Business Hub Accelerator Fund.
Register now for the 40th annual MARKETPLACE conference
WEDC is hosting the 40th annual MARKETPLACE Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development, with virtual meetings Dec. 7 and in-person events Dec. 8 and 9 at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.
