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Testimony of WEDC Deputy Secretary and COO Sam Rikkers; Joint Public Hearing of the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry and the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Dec. 15, 2021 - Good morning, members of the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry and the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation. I want to thank [...]
Village of East Troy receives $250,000 state grant for downtown building
The Village of East Troy is receiving a $250,000 state grant to assist in the construction of a new building at 2919 Main St., just off the square in the heart of downtown.
Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $60 Million in Projects Aimed at Developing Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges
Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek, announced 12 regional projects aimed at developing long-term solutions to Wisconsin's workforce challenges.
2021 MARKETPLACE Community Economic Development Awards recognize notable business and community leaders
At MARKETPLACE: The 40th Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development, individuals were recognized for their decades-long leadership and distinguished service in business and community development to support minority-, woman- and veteran-owned businesses in Wisconsin.
40th Annual MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards recognize outstanding diverse businesses
Eight Wisconsin businesses received top honors in the 2021 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards competition, which recognizes outstanding businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans. Three individuals were also honored with distinguished awards for their work supporting and leading diverse businesses as part of MARKETPLACE’s 40th anniversary celebration.
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $150,000 Grant for Computer Science Education Pilot Program
Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes announced today a pilot program that aims to train teachers and bring computer science into all Wisconsin K-12 classrooms is getting a boost from a $150,000 grant from the WEDC.
WEDC locating its offices in Urban League’s Black Business Hub
As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to directly support small businesses, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will locate its Madison offices in the Urban League of Greater Madison’s Black Business Hub when construction is complete in 2023, WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes announced today.
Updated guidelines: Reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and managing outbreaks
The guidelines have been updated to reflect new public health guidance about testing, vaccination and boosters and to incorporate the latest knowledge about how the virus is transmitted.
Support thriving communities and Shop Small Wisconsin
Main Street Bounceback grants add life to Wisconsin communities MADISON, WI. NOV. 27, 2021 – Across the state, more than 1,400 locally owned businesses are opening new brick-and-mortar locations with [...]
Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Celebrate “Shop Small Wisconsin,” Encourage Wisconsinites to Shop Local this Holiday Season
MADISON, WI. NOV. 24, 2021 — Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed Nov. 27, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2021, “Shop Small Wisconsin” across the state, an initiative to encourage Wisconsinites to shop [...]
23 businesses named finalists for 2021 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards
Note: This version of the press release corrects the name of one of the finalists in the Outstanding Small Business Category. The correct name has been bolded. Winners to be [...]
Governor Evers, WEDC Secretary Hughes Encourage Everyone to ‘Shop Small Wisconsin’ This Holiday Season
Taking part in Shop Small Wisconsin helps keep local businesses thriving WASHBURN, WI. NOV. 18, 2021 – Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy [...]
