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Helping rural communities build their futures
Ten rural communities from around the state will get help meeting their biggest economic development needs and planning for their long-term goals.
The State of Wisconsin Downtowns 2025 Trends Report
A new report on the state of Wisconsin’s downtowns puts a spotlight on the 37 current and four aspiring Main Street districts across the state. The report showcases many successes and offers a look behind the scenes at how it was developed.
Supporting communities in identifying the economic benefits of outdoor recreation
Discover how Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation, trails, lakes, and parks drive tourism, support economic growth, and provide measurable community development benefits.
World championship snowshoe races coming to Wisconsin
Wisconsin will be making its debut as host to more than a thousand snowshoe enthusiasts from across the globe when a world champion snowshoe race meets in Calumet County later this month.
WEDC launches Talent Recruitment Grant Program to attract new residents
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is announcing the launch of the Talent Recruitment Grant Program, a new initiative designed to support local efforts to attract new residents to Wisconsin.
Fueling a “flywheel” of economic prosperity
Strategic investments are helping Wisconsin communities to build momentum, creating a cascade of related economic development projects that fuel long-term growth and community involvement.
Celebrating Community Growth in Altoona
Innovation in Altoona, WI is palpable at The Yard, a project supported by a WEDC Vibrant Spaces Grant.
Empowering rural entrepreneurship
This year’s second annual CEC conference drew more than 200 people. 48 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties were represented at the event, in addition to attendees from Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, and Florida.
Boulder Junction takes comprehensive approach to community transformation
In Boulder Junction, also known as the “Musky Capital of the World,” leaders want their town to be recognized as more than a seasonal tourist destination with prime fishing.
Ashland leans on legacy and a shared community vision
The community is confronting future plans for Ashland’s downtown with vision, resilience, and a shared commitment to shaping the future.
Anchoring community in downtown Manitowoc
The City of Manitowoc was awarded a $40,000 Vibrant Spaces grant to assist with supporting the Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s vision for the garden as a destination for education, reflection, and celebration.
Kiel taps into downtown potential
Kiel's vision of reenergizing the heart of the city is taking shape through a mix of historic preservation, small business support, and creative transformation of underused spaces.
