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Learn about Republican Convention business opportunities at MARKETPLACE Wisconsin
Diverse businesses will have the chance to learn about opportunities related to the selection of the City of Milwaukee as the host of the 2024 Republican National Convention in an exclusive presentation at this year’s MARKETPLACE Wisconsin.
It’s about people
Economic development is not about numbers and rankings, or about inputs and outputs, or profit and loss margins, or buildings and capital investments. It’s about people.
Diverse Businesses Encouraged to Attend MARKETPLACE Wisconsin
During this two-day event, participants connect with government and corporate buyers as well as other small businesses and service providers through networking sessions, virtual workshops, panel discussions, buyer meetings and more.
Three businesses named winners of Wisconsin’s Main Street Makeover Contest
Now in its seventh year, the Main Street Makeover Contest is an initiative of the Wisconsin Main Street Program, a comprehensive revitalization program overseen by WEDC and designed to promote the historic and economic redevelopment of traditional business districts in Wisconsin.
More support for entrepreneurs
Groups working to support Wisconsin’s entrepreneurs and remove barriers to success have a second chance to receive a new Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) grant.
City of Port Washington receives $250,000 state grant to support Inventors Brewpub expansion
This multi-purpose building transforms space previously used only for parking into a destination for both Port Washington residents and tourists alike.
Fiserv Affirms Commitment to Wisconsin with Selection of New Global Headquarters Location in Downtown Milwaukee
The global headquarters project, which will include the addition of 250 jobs over five years and a $40 million investment, is contingent upon incentives currently being considered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the City of Milwaukee.
Three companies win 2022 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards
Governor Tony Evers announced Winsert of Marinette, Croix Valley Foods of Hudson and Graftobian Makeup Company of Madison as winners of the 2022 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards in recognition of their successes in global business development.
City of Two Rivers receives $250,000 state grant to support opening of Cool City Brewing Company
$250,000 Community Development Investment grant from WEDC helps repurpose a former Wells Fargo bank building into the new Cool City Brewing Company.
WEDC grant to aid downtown Beaver Dam redevelopment
A $145,600 Site Assessment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will help clear the way for new development in downtown Beaver Dam.
Six businesses named finalists in Wisconsin’s Main Street Makeover Contest
The winning businesses will receive personalized technical assistance and up to $10,000 for interior and exterior design improvements or personalized assistance to boost the business’s image and operations.
WEDC grant supports Olympia Fields revitalization
The Idle Sites Revitalization grant from WEDC has helped to fund infrastructure work for the transformation of a 66-acre blighted site into a residential and commercial development with restaurants, businesses and other amenities to draw people in.
