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Gov. Evers Announces WEDC Secretary and CEO Hughes to Leave Evers Administration
Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes will be leaving the Evers Administration.
Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Record Year of Investments in Wisconsin Businesses and Communities
WEDC invested over $91 million toward tax incentives, grants, and loans to local communities and businesses in fiscal year 2025, the highest volume of investment from WEDC in past five years
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Milwaukee Tool to Invest $42 Million, Create 300 High-Skill Jobs in Wisconsin
A grant, funded through the Opportunity Attraction and Promotion Fund program, will help the city of Green Bay, the village of Ashwaubenon, and Brown County cover security and other public safety costs associated with hosting the 2025 NFL Draft in April.
Microbial Discovery Group expands in Wisconsin with opening of third manufacturing facility
The new, 117,000-square-foot facility at 3303 W. Oakwood Road in Franklin joins the company’s other production facilities Oak Creek and elsewhere in Franklin. This latest, $30 million expansion is expected to create 46 new high-skill jobs over the next three years.
Secretary Hughes, local leaders join grand opening celebration for Schütz Container System plant in Kenosha
The 370,000-square-foot facility will boost the company’s presence in one of North America’s most important growth regions, enabling Schütz to distribute its high-quality packaging even more efficiently and sustainably.
Wisconsin Economic Summit to spotlight strategies for scaling transformation and unlocking investment
The 2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit will bring together leaders from business, education, government, and community organizations to explore strategies for scaling transformation and unlocking long-term prosperity.
Celebrating Community Growth in Altoona
Innovation in Altoona, WI is palpable at The Yard, a project supported by a WEDC Vibrant Spaces Grant.
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Incentives to Support Eli Lilly and Company’s $4 Billion Expansion in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that the state will support Eli Lilly and Company’s $4 billion investment in Wisconsin with up to $100 million in performance-based state tax credits.
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