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Grant program to help small businesses find homes in Wisconsin
Businesses and nonprofits considering moving into a vacant Wisconsin commercial space may be eligible for a $10,000 Wisconsin Tomorrow – Main Street Bounceback Grant through a newly created program.
Tax credits available for employers who provide paid leave for vaccination
Provided under the American Rescue Plan Act, the credits cover leave provided to receive the vaccination and/or recover from side effects anytime from April 1 through Sept. 30, 2021.
Virtual Global Trade Venture: Africa 2021
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.
From Big Gig to gigabytes: Summerfest Tech scheduled for Sept. 8
The fourth annual conference will include a mix of virtual and in-person sessions, with overarching themes of bridging the digital divide, building smart cities, and diversity and equity.
First tenant breaks ground at new industrial park in southeast Wisconsin
Heartland Produce is starting construction of a $29 million headquarters and distribution center inside Kenosha's Greeneway Development, which will offer more than 1.6 million square feet of industrial space alongside residential, commercial and retail space.
IRIS USA Inc. expands operations in southeast Wisconsin
The company, part of Japan-based IRIS Ohyama Inc., is raising its production capacity to 70 million disposable face masks per month to supply customers in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
2021 Wisconsin Innovation Awards finalists announced
From pop-up bicycle shops to drone-supported broadband networks, the 29 companies finalists prove the ingenuity of Wisconsin innovators.
Two Wisconsin retailers welcome customers back with style
WEDC makeover winners unveiled new looks in June New looks should pay off for two Wisconsin businesses that went through retail makeovers in June with help from WEDC and [...]
