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Supporting the Black community during ‘Shop Small Wisconsin’ stop
As part of the effort to “Shop Small Wisconsin,” Wisconsin Economic Development (WEDC) leadership will support small business owners in Madison’s Black community at a two-day holiday shopping event.
Gov. Evers Appoints John W. Miller to Serve as WEDC Secretary and CEO
Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing John W. Miller to serve as the secretary and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Gov. Evers Celebrates “Shop Small Wisconsin,” Encourages Wisconsinites to Shop Local this Holiday Season
For the fifth consecutive year, Gov. Evers has proclaimed the weeks between Small Business Saturday through the end of the year as “Shop Small Wisconsin Season.”
WEDC, Foxconn announce additional $569 million investment in Racine County
Foxconn is expanding its Wisconsin manufacturing footprint to meet rising demand from U.S. customers and strengthen domestic supply chains for advancing innovation in data management and resilient, next-generation technological capabilities for the future.
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.
Pulling together to draw continued investment
Wisconsin’s collaborative spirit is its biggest asset in the quest to unlock investment in the state’s economy—this was among the themes that emerged from the 2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit.
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.
