Focus Forward Podcast Ep 9: Innovation, Inspiration and Public Health with Alexander Kempe
Alexander Kempe, president and CEO of Novir, the testing solutions company and winner of the We’re All Innovating contest, talks with WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes about his company’s antibody test and the need for innovation in the pandemic. Read More
City of South Milwaukee receives $250,000 state grant to support revitalization of downtown building
The City of South Milwaukee is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help renovate a historic property in downtown South Milwaukee. The Community Development Investment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will support renovations to the Bucyrus Club banquet and meeting center and museum, more than 100 years after the first Bucyrus Club opened in the building. Read More
A 2021 calendar of startup and entrepreneur opportunities in Wisconsin
With 2020 behind us, we’re previewing what 2021 has in store for Wisconsin’s entrepreneurs, startups and venture investors with this list of events, accelerators, pitch opportunities and more. Read More
Gov. Evers: We’re All In Grants Provide Nearly $240 Million Total to Wisconsin Small Businesses
Gov. Tony Evers today with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announced almost 55,000 state small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic received approximately $240 million last year through the We’re All In grants program – the largest direct-aid program for small businesses in WEDC history. Read More
Connect with export partners in Canada via WEDC’s virtual trade venture
To help Wisconsin companies continue to grow their exports even with the current economic uncertainty and while international travel is limited, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is organizing a virtual Global Trade Venture that will connect Wisconsin exporters with potential buyers, distributors and other partners in Canada. Read More
2021 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest accepting entries through January 31
The 18th annual contest is designed to encourage tech-based startups in Wisconsin by connecting entrepreneurs with resources, mentoring and potential funders. Read More
WEDC allocates funding to Key Strategic Partner organizations for another year
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is renewing its commitment to community partners in economic development by allocating $1,675,000 for nine regional groups and three diverse chambers of commerce as Key Strategic Partners (KSPs) for the next year. Read More
Reflections and resolutions for the new year
As we enter a new year, each of the stakeholder groups that are responsible for downtown revitalization have an opportunity to reflect on the gifts of 2020 and resolve to make changes that will make your organization and/or business more prosperous and effective in the coming year. Read More
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $500,000 Grant Award to Brown County for Port of Green Bay Expansion
Gov. Tony Evers announced today that Brown County will receive a $500,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to assist in purchasing the former WPS Pulliam Plant property as part of the effort to relocate coal piles away from downtown and expand the economic activity of the Port of Green Bay. Read More
For Wisconsin’s recovery, let’s resolve to apply the lessons of 2020
Guest column by WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes In conversations with business owners over the past year, after stories of hardships upon hardships, many, although certainly not all, have
Governor Evers announces new WEDC guides for workplace mental health during COVID-19
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is providing new mental health information for employers and employees managing the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Applications for the Eau Claire VentureHome Seed Accelerator open until January 11
The 5-month program from the first WiSys VentureHome startup hub will help aspiring entrepreneurs take their saleable ideas to the next level. Read More