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Small businesses across Wisconsin can receive free advice and training

January 16, 2025|Downtown Development, News|

The program offers services and resources that typically cost hundreds or thousands of dollars but will be available at no cost to eligible businesses. Available training includes formal business classes to one-on-one consultations with experts in marketing, financial planning, and human resources. 

Three businesses named as finalists in Wisconsin’s Main Street Place-Makeover Contest

January 7, 2025|Downtown Development, News|

The winning business will receive technical assistance to redesign the space and up to $5,000 in matching funds to implement recommended changes.

Grants Available to Organizations Assisting Entrepreneurs

January 2, 2025|Diverse Business Development, News, Rural Development|

Organizations that support Wisconsin entrepreneurs will be able to apply for the latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants (EPG) from the WEDC beginning Jan. 6.

A foot in the door: Be ready for small-business success in health care

December 27, 2024|Diverse Business Development, News|

A panel of health care experts involved in purchasing and construction told small business owners that understanding the needs of health care customers and demonstrating business acumen are essential.

Gov. Evers, Eli Lilly and Company Celebrate $3 Billion Expansion of Manufacturing Facility in Wisconsin

December 5, 2024|News|

According to the company, the investment will benefit millions of patients worldwide create 2,000 construction jobs and add 750 highly skilled jobs to Southeastern Wisconsin.

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