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Remarks of WEDC Secretary and CEO Melissa Hughes to the Assembly Committee on State Affairs, April 30, 2020
TESTIMONY OF WEDC SECRETARY AND CEO MELISSA HUGHES Assembly Committee on State Affairs | April 30, 2020 Download testimony document Good afternoon and thank you, Mr. Chairman, for inviting me to speak with you and
2020 brings development boom to Stevens Point
The last several years have seen plentiful announcements of new developments in Stevens Point, and in 2020, many of these plans are becoming finished projects. That these projects aren’t limited to one industry or sector
Program that accelerates drug discovery receives $400,000 Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation grant
The Therapeutic Accelerator Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin recently received funding from WEDC to support the program’s collaborations with other regional biohealth institutions and companies to accelerate drug discovery by translating research into therapies. Read More
NEWS RELEASES
WEDC and PSC to launch new broadband technical assistance pilot
Pilot will help six communities prepare to apply for broadband funds MADISON, SEPT. 17, 2020 – Six communities will receive technical assistance so they are better prepared to apply for federal, state and private-sector broadband
Small business owners invited to register for 7th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Conference on Small Business Development
Virtual conference to be held Oct. 6-8 MADISON, WI. SEPT. 16, 2020 – Wisconsin small business owners are invited to register for the Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy conference. This event will run from 8:30
Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity to hold final listening session on Sept. 16
The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity will hold its final virtual listening session on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. for residents to share ideas and experiences about what it will take to advance rural prosperity for all in Wisconsin. Read More