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Welcome more visitors downtown at night
Providing a safe and comfortable place to walk increases the likelihood that downtown residents and visitors will explore more of the district and patronize new businesses.
New Wisconsin co-ops aim to fill economic gaps
Wisconsin cooperatives, serving very different industries, hope to put their members on a trajectory for success, with the help of grants from WEDC.
WEDC supports statewide internet broadband speed test
To help create an accurate assessment of broadband access statewide, a coalition of regional economic development organizations and regional planning commissions covering the entire state selected a GIS mapping tool that allows individual residents and businesses to upload speed test data.
Mayville visit shows state-local development partnership in action
When our communities flourish, existing businesses grow, new businesses are attracted, and workers find a safe, welcoming place to raise their families.
La Crosse Chamber concierge program helps attract talent to local community
A growing concierge-style program created by the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce is delivering impressive results in both attracting and retaining talent in their community.
Tips and trends power community farmers market success
Farmers markets are a popular way to bring people together to buy fresh produce and explore everything downtown has to offer. They also support local entrepreneurship that contributes to a downtown’s future business success.
The State of Historic Preservation Today
Today across Wisconsin, we see tiny rural villages, small quaint towns, and larger cities all with thriving downtowns. Even the smallest of our communities have murals, public art, farmers markets, outdoor concerts, breweries, wineries, boutiques, B&Bs and more.
Climbing to success: Grant helps Ashwaubenon enliven vacant site
The Community Development Investment Grant helped propel The Common Place, an $18 million, five-story project within blocks of Lambeau Field on Mike McCarthy Way.
Grant helps affordable housing, businesses sprout on site of rundown mall
The site of a blighted Prairie du Chien strip mall will get new life as much-needed affordable housing and commercial space with the help of a $250,000 grant from WEDC.
Bouncing back to business in all 72 counties
More than 4,200 new and expanded businesses and nonprofits have qualified for more than $42 million in Main Street Bounceback Grants by filling in vacant commercial spaces in all 72 Wisconsin counties.
WEDC grants power downtown development, community investment
CDI Grants provide up to $250,000, or 25% of eligible project costs, for construction, renovation and other physical improvements for projects that incorporate a commercial element.
Building stronger communities through brownfield redevelopment
Communities may experience many environmental, social and economic benefits from brownfield redevelopment by removing health hazards, removing blight through renovating abandoned buildings and removal of derelict structures, and preserving historical landmarks.