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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
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Governor Evers Announces Advent Tool & Manufacturing to Relocate to Salem Lakes
Company is latest to invest in Kenosha County MADISON–Governor Tony Evers today joined the owner and president of Advent Tool & Manufacturing, Inc., as well as local government and economic development officials, to announce that
State leaders, local officials to celebrate downtown successes during Wisconsin Main Street Days July 7-10
Events across the state will recognize best in class downtown revitalization projects, business successes and welcome new program members. Read More
WEDC report assesses ongoing economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic, outlines recovery priorities
A new report from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) assesses the complex ongoing economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Wisconsin and identifies priorities for the state’s recovery efforts. Read More
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