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HELPING BUSINESSES START, GROW AND REACH NEW MARKETS

Wisconsin’s business climate thrives because of our continued investment in creating an environment that fuels your aspirations and success. Helping growth-oriented companies to expand their facilities, hire and train more employees and add new equipment is how WEDC works to benefit the state’s economy.

Forging statewide partnerships among diverse organizations is critical to delivering targeted assistance to help businesses succeed. WEDC works with more than 600 partners including universities and technical schools; workforce organizations; industry trade groups; and local, county and regional economic development organizations to ensure resources are made available to companies and communities to maximize their potential.

WEDC PROGRAMS

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT

Refundable tax credits for companies remaining, expanding or relocating in Wisconsin.

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CERTIFIED SITES PROGRAM

Consistent standards developed for Wisconsin sites consisting of at least 20 contiguous, developable acres signaling that key approvals, documentations and assessments for industrial uses are already in place.

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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ZONE

Non-refundable tax credits for new and expanding businesses in the cities of Beloit, Janesville and Kenosha to assist with capital investment and the creation and retention of new, full-time jobs.

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ENTERPRISE ZONE TAX CREDIT

Refundable tax credits for companies undertaking major expansion projects in, or relocating major business operations from other states to, Wisconsin.

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INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS

A unique type of revenue bond organized and issued by a state or local government, the proceeds of which are directed to a private, for-profit business.

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MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Initiatives include revolving loan funds offered through minority business associations and an annual conference that is the state’s premier event for minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses.

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WEDC SUCCESS STORIES

Catalent Pharma Solutions

​Catalent Pharma Solutions is undergoing a $34 million expansion of its Madison facility, and ultimately plans to double the size of the company’s workforce in the city. Read More

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Sargento

​Sargento, a leading manufacturer, packager and marketer of natural shredded, sliced and snack cheeses and other foods, received state tax credits from the WEDC to support two recent expansions. Read More

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Sub-Zero

Sub-Zero Group, Inc., has been manufacturing best-in-class kitchen appliances in Wisconsin since its founding in 1945. Now a third-generation family-owned business with three brands—Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove—the company continues to grow its product lines and invest in its future. Read...

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Mortara Instrument Inc.

​The second-largest electrocardiogram systems manufacturer in the world, Mortara Instruments' recent expansion is part of a larger growth plan that will create 150-plus additional jobs in Milwaukee over five years. Read More

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​Catalent Pharma Solutions is undergoing a $34 million expansion of its Madison facility, and ultimately plans to double the size of the company’s workforce in the city. Read More

Read Story
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​Sargento, a leading manufacturer, packager and marketer of natural shredded, sliced and snack cheeses and other foods, received state tax credits from the WEDC to support two recent expansions. Read More

Read Story
sargento-logo

Sub-Zero Group, Inc., has been manufacturing best-in-class kitchen appliances in Wisconsin since its founding in 1945. Now a third-generation family-owned business with three brands—Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove—the company continues to grow its product lines and invest in its future. Read...

Read Story
Sub Zero logo

​The second-largest electrocardiogram systems manufacturer in the world, Mortara Instruments' recent expansion is part of a larger growth plan that will create 150-plus additional jobs in Milwaukee over five years. Read More

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$ 218
MILLION AWARDED IN PROGRAM
$ 1.8
BILLION TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
$ 11
LEVERAGED FOR EVERY $1 WEDC INVESTED
64
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ASSISTED

Source: WEDC FY19 Annual Report on Economic Development, p12

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Information, tools, programs and partners fuel growth and new market opportunities.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Our passion is supporting yours—through funding solutions, workspaces, mentoring and more.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Revitalizing commercial districts and preserving our state’s history enriches public spaces and helps encourage business activity.

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INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Public-private partnerships investing in “Centers of Excellence” that drive research, startups and business attraction to advance Wisconsin’s competitive advantage.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Experts here and abroad that help Wisconsin companies navigate exporting logistics to successfully expand their global reach.

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"WEDC is a valuable economic development engine. At ConsortiEX, we found WEDC resources, programs and assistance key to expanding our healthcare IT services that support hospital pharmacy quality management."

NEAL K. LONG • CEO, CONSORTIEX

"The state of Wisconsin, through WEDC and the local economic development network, is ready to do business."

MIKE MULLIS • SITE CONSULTANT, J.M. MULLIS INC

"As we are embarking on building one of the largest facilities in the confectionary industry, this location provides ideal conditions to further grow HARIBO’s successful business in the USA."

WES SABER • EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO, HARIBO OF AMERICA INC.

"The WEDC grant is critical for DealerFire to sustain the momentum we have created as a national leader in the automotive web and digital marketing space. The ability to expand our physical footprint will ensure that we can continue to grow our local workforce, while retaining our core technological focus that has gotten us here."

ERIC HOOPMAN • COMPANY FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, DEALERFIRE

"Duluth Trading Company is excited to bring some of our staff to Mount Horeb in a new Innovation Center. We believe that the combination of a new office space and proximity to our first destination store will be a great benefit to our employees, the town of Mount Horeb, and ultimately our customers. We look forward to the move in the fall."

STEPHANIE PUGLIESE • PRESIDENT AND COO, DULUTH TRADING COMPANY