New Milwaukee co-working space envisioned as a hub for Black entrepreneurs
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin is renovating a vacant building to create the Chris Abele Legacy Co-working and Innovation Space, with the help of a WEDC grant provided to Milwaukee County. Read More
Entrepreneurship Support Program now accepting applications
Nonprofits and community organizations have until Oct. 23 to apply for funds to provide entrepreneurial education, mentoring programs and business development. Read More
Milwaukee County receives $144,400 state grant to support office renovation for the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes joined Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (AACCW) CEO Ossie Kendrix Jr. and other leaders today to announce a new partnership on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood. Read More
Apply now for the Entrepreneurship Support Program
Nonprofit and community-based organizations can apply for grants of up to $100,000. Read More
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $4 million Available in Loans to Aid Kenosha Businesses
Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), announced a total of $4 million in no-interest microloans to small businesses damaged during the recent civil unrest in Kenosha. Today’s announcement comes after Gov. Evers and WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes visited Kenosha September 10th and met with business owners who said they are facing unprecedented costs to rebuild. Read More
Menomonie restaurant celebrates its new look
As the winner of the Main Street Makeover contest, Ted’s Pizza Palace received a redesigned storefront and interior improvements. Read More
WEDC accepting applications for Entrepreneurship Support Program
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is now accepting applications from nonprofit and community-based organizations for a grant program designed to advance the statewide climate for entrepreneurship. Read More
Apply now for the Broadband Connectors Pilot
The program will support six school districts, local governments or tribal governments in obtaining additional assistance to expand high-speed internet access, with the ultimate goal of incorporating the lessons learned in the pilot to further expand broadband access statewide. Read More
Register now for Small Business Academy virtual program
The Lieutenant Governor’s Conference on Small Business Development takes place online Oct. 6-8. Read More
The Water Council seeks up-and-coming water technology innovators for fall 2020 Tech Challenge
In addition to $15,000 in prize money, the contest—open to entrepreneurs, students, researchers, water-industry professionals and inventive individuals—provides winners the opportunity to partner with a world-class water technology brand on the marketing, licensing or sale of their technology or solution. Read More
WEDC and PSC to launch new broadband technical assistance pilot
Pilot will help six communities prepare to apply for broadband funds MADISON, SEPT. 17, 2020 – Six communities will receive technical assistance so they are better prepared to apply for
Register by Sept. 18 for virtual trade venture to South Korea
The online program, which takes place during the month of November, will connect Wisconsin exporters with potential partners and distributors in South Korea. Each participating Wisconsin company will have meetings arranged with potential partners custom-selected specifically for them; advance registration is required to allow time for market research and arranging well-targeted meetings. Read More