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Empowering rural entrepreneurship
This year’s second annual CEC conference drew more than 200 people. 48 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties were represented at the event, in addition to attendees from Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, and Florida.
WEDC provides more than $1.6 million to 14 Wisconsin organizations assisting entrepreneurs
Fourteen organizations supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with technical and financial assistance have received more than $1.6 million in the latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants (EPG) from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Boulder Junction takes comprehensive approach to community transformation
In Boulder Junction, also known as the “Musky Capital of the World,” leaders want their town to be recognized as more than a seasonal tourist destination with prime fishing.
Gov. Evers, WEDC celebrate Catalent’s $45 Million expansion, adding to the state’s booming biohealth sector
Catalent leaders and government officials celebrate the company’s recent announcement of an estimated $45 million investment to expand their facilities and purchase new equipment for its production facility in Madison, which has created approximately 200 new highly skilled jobs.
Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $2 Million to Help Cover Local Public Safety Costs from Hosting NFL Draft
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.
Wisconsin wins Silver Shovel Award for Economic Development Excellence
The honor recognizes Wisconsin’s exceptional achievements in job creation and capital investment during 2024.
Milwaukee County’s new “Building Bridges” Small Business Development Program officially approved
The Building Bridges commercial corridor activation program will provide grants and resources to support small businesses across Milwaukee County.
Gov. Evers, WEDC Join Yaskawa America Inc. to Announce Relocation and Expansion of Company’s North American Headquarters in Wisconsin
Yaskawa America Inc. decides to invest $180 million to expand its current facility in Franklin and consolidate its Illinois and Wisconsin facilities into one campus, relocating its North American headquarters from Waukegan, Illinois, to Franklin, Wisconsin.
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