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EXECUTIVE MESSAGE FROM MISSY HUGHES

A recent trip abroad underscored a lesson that also applies at home: the value of human connection.

THREE COMPANIES WIN 2022 GOVERNOR'S EXPORT AWARDS

Croix Valley Foods of Hudson, Graftobian Makeup Co. of Madison, and Winsert of Marinette were recognized for their export expansion success.

NEW CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS TAKE SHAPE WITH WEDC SUPPORT

The Children’s Museum of Eau Claire will open in January in a new location; the Children’s Imaginarium in Wausau is expected to open in late 2023.

STATE GRANTS OPEN DOORS FOR NEW ENTREPRENEURS

More than $115 million is earmarked to help nontraditional business owners get a strong start.

HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN STATE'S WORKFORCE BEGINS TO PAY OFF

Under the Workforce Innovation Grant Program, more than $128 million has been awarded to recipients around the state to implement solutions to workforce challenges.

Register now for MARKETPLACE Wisconsin

The Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development takes place Dec. 6 at the Wisconsin Center, with a virtual Contracting Academy the next day.

CREATING COMMUNITY DOWNTOWN

State incentives are helping communities such as Waukesha and West Bend invest in revitalization and make their downtowns into destinations.

FORMER FISH LAB BUILDING GETS NEW LIFE IN LA CROSSE

The Hatchery development will include event space, guest rooms, and an outdoor patio with views of the La Crosse and Mississippi Rivers.

AG TECH COMPANIES FIND THE SEEDS OF SUCCESS IN TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

With support from investors, startups are using technology for limiting the spread of infection among livestock, optimizing chemical use, crowdsourcing seed performance data, and using satellite images to inform loan amounts extended to farms.

NOW AVAILABLE: 2021 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION REPORT ON PROGRAM ACTIVITY

The report shows double-digit percentage increases in new financing and revenue, jobs and payroll among companies that received support from WEDC's programs.

OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES EXPLORED AT WISCONSIN ECONOMIC SUMMIT

The inaugural event, held in Appleton Sept. 20-21, highlighted the resilience of Wisconsin business owners as well as creative approaches to overcome obstacles.

NEW WEBPAGE HELPS COMMUNITIES CONNECT WITH OPPORTUNITIES UNDER BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW

The Office of Rural Prosperity has launched a webpage with resources to help communities access funding under the wide-ranging new law.

WISCONSIN-JAPAN BIOHEALTH SUMMIT SHOWCASES INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION

The event celebrated examples of cooperation between Wisconsin and Japan while seeking to encourage future partnerships.

TOWARD A BETTER LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

Milwaukee-based COnovate has leveraged Qualified New Business Venture certification to help attract investment in the company’s growth and development of its product, an innovative carbon-based material.

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH-GROWTH STARTUPS

This month’s featured Wisconsin Ambassador is Cordero Barkley, partner and director of finance and investments with TitletownTech.

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