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WEDC provides $1.3 million to eight Wisconsin organizations assisting entrepreneurs
Eight organizations supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with technical and financial assistance have received Entrepreneurship Partner Grants.
Protected: What inspires volunteers to serve: Exploring corporate groups and individual volunteering
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Award-winning Eagle River shows how high Wisconsin’s communities can soar
Eagle River is creating a downtown space where people go to gather, shop, and dine, but also an environment where innovation, art, and history are recognized and celebrated.
Downtown transformation, housing drive Ladysmith’s growth
The result of three big projects provides a lasting impact that has transformed the downtown into an engaging location where residents want to gather.
WEDC celebrates Wisconsin Main Street success stories
Eagle River, Ladysmith, and Ripon are three communities that demonstrate the vital role downtowns play in their community.
Testimony of Sam Rikkers, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Assembly Committee on Small Business Development
WEDC Deputy Secretary and COO Sam Rikkers discusses the ways WEDC is supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs across Wisconsin.
Testimony of Shayna Hetzel Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Assembly Committee on Small Business Development
WEDC Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Shayna Hetzel discusses how Wisconsin can support and grow innovative new businesses.
Facilitating upper floor housing
Many downtowns have vacant or underutilized upper floors that have the potential to provide unique, affordable, and walkable units in the heart of the community.
Grant funds accelerator programs for local entrepreneurs
$100,000 grant boosts gBETA Urban League program, supporting underserved Madison entrepreneurs with free training and resources.
Small businesses across Wisconsin can receive free advice and training
The program offers services and resources that typically cost hundreds or thousands of dollars but will be available at no cost to eligible businesses. Available training includes formal business classes to one-on-one consultations with experts in marketing, financial planning, and human resources.
WEDC partners with Appleton to transform former downtown mall
Transforming a former downtown mall into a pedestrian-friendly space featuring apartments, shops, and health care facilities.
Three businesses named as finalists in Wisconsin’s Main Street Place-Makeover Contest
The winning business will receive technical assistance to redesign the space and up to $5,000 in matching funds to implement recommended changes.