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Unlocking opportunities at MARKETPLACE Wisconsin
MARKETPLACE is an education, networking, and business development opportunity designed to help small businesses grow, including those owned by women, minorities, veterans, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities.
Sixteen businesses named as finalists for 2024 MARKETPLACE Wisconsin awards
Winners will be announced at the Governor’s Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the 43rd annual MARKETPLACE: the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development.
Republican National Convention offers opportunities for diversely owned businesses
The City of Milwaukee’s agreement with the Republican National Committee and the MKE 2024 Host Committee includes benefits for certified minority-owned businesses.
Achieving impact through collaboration
WEDC provided technical assistance to help partner organizations statewide create and submit successful proposals for the Diverse Business Assistance Grant Program and the Diverse Business Investment Grant Program.
MARKETPLACE conference celebrates 40 years
Jean Marie Thiel (second from left) accepts her award from US Bank Vice President and Community Affairs Manager Suzanne Zwaska, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes and WEDC Deputy Secretary [...]
MARKETPLACE turns 40
Fireside chat recalls the origin of the Governor's Conference on Diverse Business Development
MARKETPLACE panel explores the importance of diverse supply chains
The Governor's Conference on Diverse Business Development is taking place in Milwaukee Dec. 7-9.
Environmental equity listening sessions to be held in November
A group of state agencies, working with local partners, will hold a series of environmental equity listening sessions this fall, in hopes of hearing from Wisconsinites about what environmental, health and socioeconomic priorities matter the most to them.
Finding a place for everyone in tech
Early in Nadiyah Johnson’s career as a computer scientist, she discovered that for many people—including people of color and women—the technology industry wasn’t an entirely comfortable space.
WEDC grant helps Urban League aid startups
WEDC has awarded the Urban League of Greater Madison a $400,000 Capital Catalyst Grant to help the organization launch its Black Business Hub Accelerator Fund.
Register now for the 40th annual MARKETPLACE conference
WEDC is hosting the 40th annual MARKETPLACE Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development, with virtual meetings Dec. 7 and in-person events Dec. 8 and 9 at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.
Community in the Corridor development reflects WEDC’s focus on housing
Located in the former Briggs & Stratton complex on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side, the new Community within the Corridor project is the largest privately owned affordable housing development in Wisconsin.
