JANUARY 2019
 
 
Mission Wisconsin
 
 

Join the effort to attract veterans to Wisconsin

Opportunities for businesses to get involved in the state’s campaign and connect with veterans who are finishing their military service

 
 
 
 
 
 
Rendering of new Oak Creek Amazon facility
 

Amazon continues to grow in Wisconsin

The fulfillment center in Kenosha has hired more than double the number initially projected, and the company is poised for another significant investment in Wisconsin.

 
 
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Top economic development projects of 2018

Manufacturing projects took 21 of the top 25 spots, with Green Bay Packaging, Komatsu and Kimberly-Clark topping the 2018 list economic development projects. 

 
 
 
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Wisconsin companies shine at China International Import Expo

The exhibit showcased the state’s strengths in smart technologies, including water technology.

 
 
Madison, Wis. flooding, National Guard response
 

Disaster Recovery Microloan Program aids business recovery

Funding was allocated for the program after heavy rainfall and widespread flooding last summer.

 
 
 
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MARKETPLACE conference brings together a diverse group of business owners

The conference is the banner event of the year for minority, woman and veteran business owners.

 
 
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Main Street, Connect Communities participants now qualify for Kiva matching funds

Funds will help small businesses seeking crowd-funded microloans to reach their fundraising goals faster and more consistently.

 
 
 
Gateway Business Park Certified Site
 

Certified In Wisconsin Program accepting applications for new sites

The program certifies sites as shovel-ready, making them more attractive for new development. Applications are due Feb. 15.

 
 
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Company success story: Zendesk

The San Francisco-based software development company is expanding its presence in Madison to establish a Midwest regional hub.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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