Let’s explore Wisconsin’s strategies and successes.
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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Kwik Trip’s success leads to continued expansion
WEDC created an Enterprise Zone and authorized up to $26 million in performance-based tax credits to support the company's growth.
Support helps Wisconsin startups—and workers—build a better gig economy
WorkShift and Talimer are Milwaukee-based startups finding new ways to help workers and employers navigate the gig economy.
2020 Wisconsin Deal Flow Snapshot
According to the 2020 Wisconsin Deal Flow Snapshot, investment in Wisconsin startups topped $297 million in 2020, which was a $34 million increase over 2019 and included a total [...]
Connect with Wisconsin at the SelectUSA Investment Summit
Visit our virtual booth to discover why companies in vital industries are choosing Wisconsin as their entry point into North American markets.
Drones bring high-speed WiFi to rural Wisconsin
Wisconsin TeleLift founders Scott Williams and his wife, Greta, were working with a nonprofit in Africa doing conservation work in 2014 when they began using drones to help protect wildlife from poachers.
Register now for the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
At the June 3 virtual event, startups at all stages of growth can network with each other while learning about the resources and support available to them throughout the state.
WEDC awards 13 grants to support entrepreneurship programs throughout Wisconsin
Young companies and entrepreneurs chasing dreams need a lot of support—marketing, accounting, legal advice, business planning, mentoring and more. In Wisconsin, a number of organizations are rising to the challenge of building a creative, prosperous business community where people have support for turning the best ideas into businesses.
A&A Transportation breaks down barriers in the trucking industry
A family-owned trucking company that got its big break thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic is growing by focusing on creating generational wealth for Milwaukee’s Black community.
