WEDC leads economic development efforts for the state by providing resources, operational support and financial assistance to companies, partners and communities in Wisconsin. Working with more than 600 partners across the state, including regional economic development organizations, academic institutions and industry clusters, WEDC develops and delivers solutions that help businesses, communities and people maximize their potential in Wisconsin.

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Mission

To strategically invest in Wisconsin to enhance the economic well-being of people and their businesses and communities.

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Vision

An Economy for All, where every Wisconsinite has the opportunity to thrive.

WEDC focuses on five key Catalysts of Growth, which form the basis of our Strategic Pillars, to help activate and accelerate economic opportunity in Wisconsin.

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KEY STRATEGIC PARTNERS

In order to best foster in a community of growth and development, WEDC invests in key strategic partners with specialized skills and a proven track record of success.

WEDC SUCCESS STORIES

The goal of DataChat is to make it easier for anyone at a company to seek answers to detailed questions in simple language, especially smaller businesses that can’t afford to hire a pricey data scientist.

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Developed a women’s line of outerwear for hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and adventure sports with a feminine fit and a designer look.

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Its primary product dispenses a stream of materials such as sand, topsoil, or asphalt to fix road shoulders or fill utility trenches.

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A company that produced the official soy sauce of Japan’s imperial household has grown globally to become one of the world’s best known and most sought-after flavors spanning a variety of cuisines.

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