Four ways startups find unexpected opportunities in Wisconsin
A recent article shares the experience of Fork Farms founder Alex Tyink, who found that Wisconsin offers a supportive, tight-knit community; access to capital; an ecosystem with a mission to help businesses thrive; and a wealth of private and public resources. Read More
The flexible workplace trend can benefit downtowns
Having properties officially listed as historic can afford local, state, and federal protections and incentives for their maintenance, repair, renovation, or restoration. Read More
Wisconsin Investment Fund aims to boost innovation
A search is underway for qualified fund managers, which will then select the companies to receive investment—an expected $500 million over the next decade, with the returns reinvested in subsequent rounds. Read More
2023: Fundamentals over fads
One thing that’s certain, in this uncertain market, is that raising capital will require more work – more due diligence, more focus on company performance, and more emphasis on organizations truly moving the needle. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
4 Ways Startups Find Unexpected Opportunities in Wisconsin
To bring a new business to life, you need to find market fit, consider funding or financing, and perhaps most importantly, to decide where you'll set up operations to ensure that your business can thrive. Read More
State tax credits help Fiserv develop new Milwaukee headquarters, add jobs
The leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions will receive up to $7 million in performance-based state tax credits if it meets targets including adding 250 new jobs over the next five years. Read More
Main Street Bounceback Grants create a model for success
As we look ahead to the new year, we’re also looking back on the completion of one of Wisconsin’s most successful small business development initiatives—the Main Street Bounceback Grant Program. Read More
Wisconsin companies achieve growth through exporting
The IMAG Program, launched in 2014, lets Wisconsin companies get reimbursed for specific expenses connected to an export project that will help them boost their presence in an international market. Read More
New tool gives small businesses access to big data intelligence
To help the state’s small and midsize businesses get ahead, WEDC is providing them with access to the SizeUpWI tool, a customized platform that provides data-driven answers to questions about competitive performance indicators, local opportunities, and advertising hotspots. Read More
WEDC helps preserve brewing tradition, enliven downtowns, and boost economies
Main Street Bounceback Grants helped many of Wisconsin’s small brewers keep their footing, emerge from the crisis, and tap into success. Read More