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 deploy financial resources and technical assistance to invest in Wisconsin in order to enhance its assets and opportunities and to address underinvestment and distress

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Vision

An economy where all Wisconsinites have 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

Mayville’s downtown makeover began by bringing business, government and civic leaders to the table to share their vision and engineer a partnership that paid off.

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Sift’s goals are to improve a health care system’s cash flow and payments from insurers and patients while reducing hospital write-offs and administrative costs.

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Sift’s goals are to improve a health care system’s cash flow and payments from insurers and patients while reducing hospital write-offs and administrative costs.

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A platform that lets patients download an app, input their background and symptoms, and schedule their own appointments at a time and place that works for them.

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