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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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28 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Labs Grants
This isn’t the kind of shop class where you end up with a bookcase that Mom treasures. In these classes, students use high-tech equipment to make anything from robots to prototypes of the next big idea.
Wisconsin’s downtowns honored in virtual program for 30th annual Main Street Awards
Each year, WEDC honors the hard work, dedication and countless hours that go into revitalizing and promoting Wisconsin’s Main Streets and downtowns. Wisconsin Main Street Program leaders and volunteers from across the state came together virtually through dozens of socially distanced “watch parties” on April 21 for the annual Wisconsin Main Street Awards, which celebrate success stories in business and community development, historic preservation and downtown revitalization.
Company success story: Stella & Chewy’s LLC
Founded in 2003, Stella & Chewy’s LLC is a premium natural pet food company that has grown to become one of the leading manufacturers of dog and cat food in multiple categories, including raw freeze-dried, raw frozen, wet, kibble and treats.
Virtual events offer unexpected benefits for foreign trade and investment
With the pandemic causing a drastic drop in travel and limits on in-person gatherings, events of all kinds have been forced to go online. Reducing health risk by holding meetings virtually has come with some trade-offs—but also some unexpected advantages.
Historic Frank Lloyd Wright school to get new life as arts center
Soon, children may once again be learning at the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Wyoming Valley School while their parents attend concerts and people of all ages take part in arts classes, exhibits and more.
The ingenuity and grit of small business leaders are key to recovery in Wisconsin
As we pass the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin’s economy stands at a crossroads between the depths of recession and a return to healthy growth. We need to seize this opportunity for economic recovery by accelerating support for a cornerstone of our prosperity: small businesses.
Supporting small-scale renovations
May is Historic Preservation Month, so it is fitting that this issue of INtersections highlight some of the individuals around the state who have undertaken impactful local renovations of historic downtown properties. Investment in ongoing maintenance and periodic renovation or restoration of older or historic buildings is a key elements of downtown revitalization.
Public-private venture capital “fund of funds” under consideration for creation in Wisconsin
With the success of the Badger Fund of Funds and larger venture capital initiatives in nearby states, interest is growing in creating this new source of support for Wisconsin companies at all stages of growth.
