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Stevens Point business district gets boost through Main Street Program
The Stevens Point Business Improvement District is now accepted into the WEDC Main Street program. It’s only one of three communities that were selected for reviving their commercial business districts.
Senators aim to protect small businesses from foreign IP theft with new bill
Sens. Tammy Baldwin and John Cornyn, the IDEA Act’s co-sponsors, said the legislation will help keep U.S. innovation in America.
Sturgeon Bay, Sister Bay Receive WEDC Grants
Sturgeon Bay and Sister Bay have both been awarded $50,000 matching grants from the Vibrant Spaces grants program, which seeks to help communities develop and enhance public spaces.
Waupun Mayor Excited For New Food Truck Alley
The city is receiving a $45-thousand-dollar Vibrant Spaces grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
Historic train depot reopens in Brookfield as coffee shop
A 156-year-old train depot has been given a new life in Brookfield as a coffee shop and community gathering place.
Mosinee looking to upgrade downtown park with the help of grant
Last month the city of Mosinee was awarded a $50,000 Vibrant Spaces Match Grant from the WEDC to help revitalize the downtown area.
Avelo Airlines launches service from CWA
Local travelers will have a new flight option beginning this fall, as Avelo Airlines launches twice-weekly nonstop service from Central Wisconsin Airport to a popular Florida destination.
In the last five years, South Milwaukee has seen a 525% increase in new business approvals
“Data-driven decision making” by mayors and the council, the city cited for the huge increase.
Country music and small shops are helping Brooklyn, Wisconsin undergo a transformation
The Simpsons’ store is part of a business renaissance that’s occurring in the small Wisconsin village of Brooklyn, which has just 1,521 people.
Child care dilemma squeezes Wisconsin workers, parents
The Growing Tree is a child care center in New Glarus that was started 10 years ago by co-owner Brooke Skidmore, who said the business has “ always struggled to find and retain qualified teachers because we cannot pay them what they really need.”
‘Top Chef’ will shoot Season 21 in Madison, Milwaukee
Bravo’s “Top Chef,” the wildly popular, industry-altering reality TV show, will shoot its 21st season in Wisconsin. Bravo Media and Magical Elves released a statement on Tuesday announcing the location, and noted that former “Top Chef” winner Kristen Kish will replace Padma Lakshmi as host.
Daddy’s Soul Food owners plan new near west side restaurant. A state grant will help finance it.
A planned new restaurant on Milwaukee's near west side − part of a larger development that includes restoring a historic former theater − is getting a big financing boost.
