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Historic downtown creates new opportunities for Mayville
Old buildings are sparking new life in this small city’s downtown thanks to dedicated business owners and city leaders with help from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Ellsworth Creamery celebrates opening of Menomonie location
The new 60,000 square foot specialty cheesemaking facility began production in February with the retail store opening in April. The $26.1 million creamery replaced the cooperative’s aging Comstock Creamery. The Comstock Creamery staff were able to make the move to the new plant and the cooperative anticipates creating an additional 42 jobs.
Whisker Holdings, Inc. expands operations in Juneau
WEDC is supporting the project by authorizing up to $450,000 in state income tax credits over the next three years. The actual amount of tax credits Whisker will receive is contingent upon the number of jobs created and the amount of capital investment during that period.
Gov. Evers Announces More Than 5,200 Businesses Have Received Main Street Bounceback Grants
Since we began awarding these grants last August, more than 5,200 businesses have moved into empty storefronts or expanded their operations, and it has been great to see our Main Streets, small businesses, and their innovation thrive in communities across our state.
WEDC helping farm-related tech startups in Wisconsin
WEDC works closely with agricultural startups as they innovate new software and products that revolutionize the farming industry in Wisconsin and beyond.
Gov. Evers Announces $4.6 Million to Support Workforce Housing through Workforce Innovation Grant Program
Grants will be awarded to the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians to support water infrastructure in a 32-unit workforce housing development.
Gov. Evers Announces $23.3 Million to Support Early Childhood Education, Reduce Barriers to Workers Entering the Workforce
Grants for projects that address local needs for early childhood education (ECE) teachers and support career opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (PWIDD).
Gov. Evers Announces $9.7 Million in Workforce Innovation Grants to Support Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges
Programs across five Wisconsin counties include investments to support around-the-clock transportation options for work as well as trauma-informed education and services to engage unserved and underserved populations in the workforce.
Mayville business unveils improvements after winning Main Street Makeover contest
The contest is designed to raise awareness of the Wisconsin Main Street Program, which provides support and training for communities and organizations dedicated to downtown revitalization efforts.
Gov. Evers, Company Leaders Celebrate Opening of Komatsu’s New Milwaukee South Harbor Campus
The new 58-acre campus includes offices, manufacturing and research, a customer experience center, and a robotics lab. It replaces two of the company’s former regional facilities, combining offices and manufacturing into one campus.
Gov. Evers Announces More Than $5 Million in Workforce Innovation Grants to Support Wisconsin’s Healthcare Workforce
More than $5 million in grants awarded for training efforts that support long-term solutions to Wisconsin’s healthcare workforce challenges.
Gov. Evers Announces More Than $6.6 Million to Support Apprenticeship, Job and Skills Training Projects Across Southwestern, Central Wisconsin
The investment supports projects across 12 counties in southwestern and central Wisconsin with grants awarded to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Wisconsin Heights School District, and Boys & Girls Club of Dane County.
