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Support local businesses and Shop Small this holiday season
This holiday season, Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) are urging everyone to shop at the small businesses around Wisconsin that help make our communities more vibrant and our state more prosperous.
Protected: Pulling together to draw continued investment
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Fueling Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial spirit: BizStarts Midwest Visiting Professors Symposium
Entrepreneurs, educators, and community leaders received world-class entrepreneurship education in Milwaukee at the Midwest Visiting Professors Symposium (MVPS), an event hosted by BizStarts.
WEDC launches Talent Recruitment Grant Program to attract new residents
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is announcing the launch of the Talent Recruitment Grant Program, a new initiative designed to support local efforts to attract new residents to Wisconsin.
Meta, state and local officials announce $1 billion data center investment in Beaver Dam project
Meta anticipates the project will result in more than 1,000 skilled trade jobs on site at peak construction. The data center is expected to come online in 2027, after which it will support more than 100 operational jobs.
Japan Delegation’s Visit to Wisconsin Will Explore Strength in Biohealth Innovation
The delegation is comprised of 23 delegates from 19 Japanese companies representing trading companies, banking institutions, research and development organizations, medical device manufacturers, contract development and manufacturing organizations, and health care-related startups.
From big dreams to bigger smiles, a new children’s museum is coming to downtown Janesville
The $250,000 Community Development Investment grant from WEDC will help transform the century-old former First National Bank Building into the museum’s new permanent home, advancing a project that has been years in the making.
Collaboration breeds growth: Wisconsin Economic Summit 2025 ignites inspiration
Building a thriving economy in Wisconsin takes cooperation, collaboration, and a determination to pursue a vision for the future, speakers told the 2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit. Unlocking investment in Wisconsin’s economy was the theme for this year’s conference, held Oct. 15-16 at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay. More than 400 people were registered to attend the event.
2025 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards showcase Wisconsin’s global connections
These awards recognize Wisconsin businesses and organizations for their success in growing exports and advancing the state’s reputation in international markets.
Gov. Evers Proclaims Oct. 19-25 Forest Products Week in Wisconsin
The forest products industry directly employs more than 56,000 people and supports a total of 124,500 jobs with ripple effects across Wisconsin's economy.
Speakers to explore ways to unlock investments in communities
The fourth annual Wisconsin Economic Summit will feature two days of panels and discussions that will share real-life examples of how local government, business, and community leaders have come together to drive investments in Wisconsin’s economy and build places where residents can thrive.
Wisconsin public school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants
The grant program supports hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education by assisting public school districts with equipment purchases for instructional and educational purposes in fab labs.
