JULY 2018
 
 
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Wood County business boot camp helps inmates pursue entrepreneurial dreams

The training, supported by WEDC's Entrepreneurship Support Program, prepares inmates to start businesses once they are released.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Downtown hotels create jobs, increase vibrancy of business districts

WEDC grant programs have provided support for hotel projects that restore historic buildings or bring new life to downtown districts.

 
 
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'A historic moment': Foxconn breaks ground in Wisconsin

State and national officials were on hand to break ground on the Racine County site chosen for Foxconn's $10 billion advanced manufacturing campus.

 
 
 
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Global trade ventures help Wisconsin companies grow their exports

Destinations for the upcoming year include South Africa, Kenya, Australia, Mexico. Canada, China, France and the UK.

 
 
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Cheese Day salutes Wisconsin's dairy industry

The second annual Wisconsin Cheese Day was another brie-utiful success, visiting 13 cheese producers around Wisconsin.

 
 
 
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Mayville and Racine welcomed to Wisconsin Main Street Program

Eight new communities are also newly designated Connect Communities.

 
 
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Company success story: Milwaukee Tool

After completing an expansion in 2017, the company is embarking on another major expansion.

 
 
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FAQ: Supporting seed accelerators

WEDC offers grant support for organizations that help equip startups for success in critical industries.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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