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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.
Ashland leans on legacy and a shared community vision
The community is confronting future plans for Ashland’s downtown with vision, resilience, and a shared commitment to shaping the future.
Wisconsin Investment Fund invests in 12 Wisconsin companies
Standing alongside private sector investment partners, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has invested in 12 Wisconsin companies since the Wisconsin Investment Fund (WIF) was announced in May 2024.
Anchoring community in downtown Manitowoc
The City of Manitowoc was awarded a $40,000 Vibrant Spaces grant to assist with supporting the Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s vision for the garden as a destination for education, reflection, and celebration.
Kiel taps into downtown potential
Kiel's vision of reenergizing the heart of the city is taking shape through a mix of historic preservation, small business support, and creative transformation of underused spaces.
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