NEWS RELEASES
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $4 million Available in Loans to Aid Kenosha Businesses
Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), announced a total of $4 million in no-interest microloans to small businesses damaged during the recent civil unrest in Kenosha. Today’s announcement comes after Gov. Evers and WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes visited Kenosha September 10th and met with business owners who said they are facing unprecedented costs to rebuild. Read More
WEDC accepting applications for Entrepreneurship Support Program
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is now accepting applications from nonprofit and community-based organizations for a grant program designed to advance the statewide climate for entrepreneurship. Read More
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
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
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