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Celebrating 10 years of Small Business Academy
The Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy was created to support minority and female entrepreneurs and small business owners. What began as a single, half-day workshop in Milwaukee has grown into a week-long event bringing together more than 600 individuals and businesses from across the state of Wisconsin.
Testimony of Sam Rikkers, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Assembly Committee on Rural Development
WEDC Deputy Secretary and COO Sam Rikkers talks about WEDC’s Office of Rural Prosperity and the important work it is doing to help Wisconsin’s rural communities thrive.
Testimony of Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges
Testimony of WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes to the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges on March 2, 2023.
WEDC awards more than $1.1 million to entrepreneurship groups
Applications now open for a third round of grants MADISON, WI. FEB. 27, 2023 – Eight organizations working to support entrepreneurs have been awarded more than $1.1 million in the [...]
Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin Announce Wisconsin to Receive Nearly $80 Million to Support Small Businesses
Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) today announced Wisconsin will receive nearly $80 million to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state.
UW alumni in South Korea will spread the word on opportunities in Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin alumni living in South Korea will promote Wisconsin as a good place to do business and encourage Korean investment in the state.
Wisconsin approves support for new Fiserv Milwaukee headquarters
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will provide up to $7 million in performance-based tax credits to Fiserv to support the relocation of the company’s global headquarters to downtown Milwaukee.
Testimony of Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Assembly Committee on Jobs, The Economy, and Small Business Development
Testimony of WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes to the Assembly Committee on Jobs, The Economy, and Small Business Development on February 8, 2023.
HUBZone training for Marinette and Jackson county businesses
Taking part in the program allows businesses to compete for contracts set aside for HUBZone businesses as well as gives preferential treatment to zone businesses bidding on other federal contracts.
WEDC launches big data tool for small businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is launching SizeUpWI, a new big data intelligence tool to help small and midsize businesses thrive and grow by making sound strategic business decisions.
City of Ashland receives $125,000 for downtown building renovation
This new venue will maintain the historic building’s interior look from its days as the Union Bank, and extend the city’s downtown commercial area.
Addressing rural Wisconsin’s workforce challenges
The Workforce Innovation Grant (WIG) Program, aims to help communities throughout Wisconsin solve their most pressing workforce challenges by financially supporting collaborative, sustainable and innovative plans developed by regional organizations.