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Haribo plans to double size of Pleasant Prairie plant as it looks to build 2 million square feet
The second phase that is in the planning stages would bring 400 more jobs to the facility in addition to the 400 already expected for completed buildings.
Diverse businesses encouraged to attend MARKETPLACE Wisconsin
Entering its 42nd year, MARKETPLACE helps Wisconsin businesses learn about contracting with state, federal, and local agencies as well as corporations, which represent billions of dollars of annual purchasing power.
Wisconsin Assembly passes redistricting bill, child care plans as Senate overrides Tony Evers’ vetoes
The child care program would provide up to $30,000 in interest-free loans for in-home providers and up to $100,000 for other providers.
15 private and public sector partners hope to make Wisconsin a ‘Regional Tech Hub’
A consortium of 15 health technology companies, nonprofits and higher education institutions have applied for a "Regional Tech Hub" designation from the federal government.
Pair of task forces seeks to answer ‘hard questions’ about regulating artificial intelligence
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order creating the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence to study the impact of AI on the state’s longstanding workforce shortage challenges.
‘Unique’ development in Saukville breaks ground
The Northern Gateway Community Collective mixed-use project is something unique in Saukville.
Platteville Business Incubator Ready To Serve
Platteville Business Incubator, Inc. received $37,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to expand its programming for startups, including farm businesses.
Eagle River receives $250,000 grant for local brewpub
WEDC’s Community Development Investment (CDI) Grant aided in the transformation of the former Riverstone Restaurant and Tavern into Riverstone Brewing Company, a locally-owned brewpub.