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Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin, WEDC Celebrate U.S. Regional Tech Hub Designation
The Regional Technology Hub (RTH) designation from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) clears the way for Wisconsin to compete for up to $75 million in funding under the federal CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.
Wisconsin health sciences consortium gets federal innovation funds to accelerate biotech industry
A group of Wisconsin businesses, universities and government agencies is one of 31 consortiums nationwide to win funding for development a regional technology hub.
Madison College is trying a simple solution for worker shortages: Free training
Over the course of the program, students can learn how to weld, fabricate metal or operate automated machinery that can create a variety of household products.
Summit brings leaders ‘Together’ to build an economy for all
More than 400 community and business leaders, government officials and educators are gathering for the Wisconsin Economic Summit in Appleton on Oct. 23 and 24 to celebrate the successful public-private partnerships and innovative workforce solutions that are driving our state’s economy forward.
Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants
WEDC is now accepting applications for the eighth year of its Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) Grant Program, which provides funding to help public schools build or expand fab labs.
FlexRide expands service to New Berlin, Oak Creek
FlexRide provides on-demand transportation from “neighborhood zones” in Milwaukee to “employment zones” in select suburban communities for $3 a ride or less.
City of La Crosse receives $217,900 state grant to support housing construction initiative
The Idle Site Redevelopment Program from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) supports the construction of Fifth Ward Residences, a housing initiative consisting of two 72-unit apartment buildings and 14 townhomes.
Dove Healthcare receives $75,000 state grant to support expansion of Healthcare Workforce Training Institute
The Capacity Building grant from WEDC is allowing the Institute to provide virtual and hybrid training programs for students who would otherwise be unable to access their services.