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Downtown businesses unveil their new looks
Three Wisconsin downtown businesses replaced a dated appearance with a stunning new one after being named the winners of the 2023 Main Street Makeover Contest.
WEDC Business and Community Development Division announces program updates for new fiscal year
Programs with updates include Brownfield Site Assessment Grants, Community Development Investment Grants, and the Idle Site Redevelopment Program.
Top 10 ways for small businesses to engage with downtown events
One effective way for businesses to boost their visibility, connect with potential customers, and help their communities is by getting involved in downtown events. Downtown events can be fantastic opportunities for small businesses to foster brand awareness.
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.
Winning downtown revitalization strategies
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) recognized the best downtown revitalization projects of 2022 at the 32nd Wisconsin Main Street Awards ceremony held Friday at the La Crosse Center in downtown La Crosse.
Signs of the times: New approaches to Main Street signage regulations
Main Street business signage is vitally important not only for businesses but also for establishing the district’s character.
The flexible workplace trend can benefit downtowns
The pandemic forced a lasting transition to hybrid and work-from-home models, dramatically shifting downtowns’ daytime customer base. But communities are discovering that coworking spaces offer an important way for businesses to find and engage daytime workers downtown and keep Main Streets vibrant.
Main Street Bounceback Grants create a model for success
As we look ahead to the new year, we’re also looking back on the completion of one of Wisconsin’s most successful small business development initiatives—the Main Street Bounceback Grant Program.
WEDC helps preserve brewing tradition, enliven downtowns, and boost economies
Main Street Bounceback Grants helped many of Wisconsin’s small brewers keep their footing, emerge from the crisis, and tap into success.
Award honors Mayville’s downtown revitalization
The Dodge County community of Mayville is leveraging the power of partnership to engineer a compelling remake of its downtown, an effort that earned a prestigious placemaking award from the Mid-America Economic Development Council.
Historic designation: The misunderstood development tool
Having properties officially listed as historic can afford local, state, and federal protections and incentives for their maintenance, repair, renovation, or restoration.
