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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. Filter by topic to see the latest in Wisconsin economic development insights and news.
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Tax credits, cooperation help Charter Next Generation expand in Wisconsin
The maker of sustainable material science solutions for the food and medical sectors is embarking on an eight-year plan to invest $270 million in its Wisconsin facilities and create 340 jobs.
Wisconsin’s bountiful natural resources
Wisconsin prioritizes our natural resources and works to not only maintain them but also to continuously improve them.
Advances in nanotechnology through UW-Madison research
SixLine Semiconductor, a Middleton startup whose product could someday improve the speed and battery life of your cell phone, won the grand prize in the 2023 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest.
7 ways to use social media to boost downtown and community revitalization efforts
Social media is a powerful tool, providing rich opportunities to communicate with community members directly and put people in touch with each other.
Top 10 characteristics of a thriving downtown
Each downtown has its own personality and unique landmarks. However, there are some common elements that thriving business districts share.
Wisconsin courts foreign investment at SelectUSA
WEDC and a coalition of partners pitched Wisconsin as an ideal venue for foreign direct investment (FDI) at the SelecUSA Investment Summit in Maryland in early May.
Making cleaner, safer, and more efficient batteries right here in Wisconsin
Carol Hirschmugl, co-founder of COnovate, discusses Wisconsin’s startup ecosystem—including industry-university research and development connections—and the role a strong supply chain plays in the battery technology industry.
WEDC offers a world of export growth through upcoming trade ventures
Wisconsin businesses will have a chance establish or expand their export sales in a series of eight trade ventures spanning the globe through April 2024.
