Elkhart Lake awarded $200,000 for housing projects
The Idle Site Redevelopment grant will help the village cover demolition and infrastructure costs of a former county garage site. Read More
Wisconsin’s Drive for $75M Towards Personalized Medicine Innovation
Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub submitted its Phase 2 application seeking $75 million in funds to support six interconnected projects designed to transform the State of Wisconsin into a global leader in biohealth innovation and personalized medicine. Read More
From financial stability to professional fulfillment
WEDC-funded career development initiative helps refugees move into higher-skilled jobs—and helps bridge labor gap in the process. Read More
Wisconsin is having a moment—and there’s more to come
There’s been a lot of good news about Wisconsin lately, recent U.S. Census figures show our state’s population grew by about 20,000 in 2023, the biggest one-year increase in this decade. Read More
WEDC launches talent attraction campaign
The campaign highlights what’s great about living in Wisconsin with a goal of drawing in new residents from out of state. The new website also provides easy ways for visitors to get more information and personalized follow-up. Read More
Wisconsin Ambassador feature: Nurturing biohealth startup success
In this month’s column, Forward BIOLABS CEO and cofounder Jessica Martin Eckerly discusses what makes Wisconsin’s biohealth ecosystem special. Read More
Conference spotlights diverse businesses, strategies for success
Attendees took advantage of sessions offering insights for unlocking export growth, building relationships with lenders, accessing financing for small business, leveraging e-commerce, attaining a variety of business certifications, and more. Read More
Expanding housing opportunities in rural Wisconsin
Projects in Ladysmith, Elkhart Lake and Rhinelander highlight efforts to address workforce needs by assisting as local developers. Read More
Kaukauna to revitalize underused alley space
Alley Activation is the concept of utilizing alleys to create a space for business and public use, drawing pedestrian activity. Read More
Wisconsin’s biohealth tech hub garners $7.5 million supporting grant
The $7.5 million grant, which is supplemental to an initial $350,000 grant received last year, will support the consortium’s strategic development of a plan that will leverage Wisconsin’s momentum in biohealth technology and develop and facilitate a shared initiative. Read More
Wisconsin business has positive outlook after federal loan announcement
Business owners impacted by lack of snow this winter say it will be hard to continue if no support is provided. Read More
Snow Removal Success Stories: A look at snow removal practices across Wisconsin communities
As winter blankets our cities in snow, the challenge of keeping streets and sidewalks clear becomes of paramount concern for municipalities, businesses, and residents alike. Read More