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

March 4, 2026|Downtown Development, News|

The winning business will receive personalized technical assistance and up to $10,000 to implement recommended changes, which could include exterior façade and storefront design improvements along with personalized assistance to boost the business’s image and operations.

WEDC announces $1.5 million in grants to support small businesses across Wisconsin

March 3, 2026|News, Small Business|

Announcing that ten community organizations supporting small businesses across Wisconsin have received $1.5 million in Small Business Development Grants (SBDG) from WEDC.

Ignite Wisconsin grant from WEDC aims to widen Wisconsin’s lead in fusion energy

February 23, 2026|Entrepreneurship, News|

Discover how a $778,000 Ignite Wisconsin grant to the Wisconsin Fusion Energy Coalition will help establish Wisconsin as a national hub for fusion energy commercialization.

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