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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.
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.
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