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City of Sturgeon Bay receives $250,000 state grant to support waterfront plaza
The state grant will support the construction of the Sturgeon Bay Plaza, a waterfront plaza and community space located in downtown Sturgeon Bay.
Connections breathe life, opportunity into Wisconsin’s economy
The thread of connecting people, businesses, nonprofits, and government to collaboratively solve problems and achieve success ran through the second annual Wisconsin Economic Summit.
Improving licensing leads to workforce gains
When done well, professional licensing can contribute to talent attraction and retention. We never want to lose workers to other states, so making sure our professional licensing system is effective and efficient becomes especially important under conditions of a tight labor market.
Shop Small Wisconsin, support local this holiday season
Governor Tony Evers has declared Nov. 25 through Dec. 31 as a time to “Shop Small Wisconsin.”
Two businesses win WEDC makeover contest
YB Urban? of Ellsworth and Link’s Martial Arts of Mayville will spend the next several months working with Main Street staff and consultants from RetailWorks, Inc. to renovate their properties.
WEDC grants support innovation, entrepreneurs
A special round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants (EPG) will be available to groups supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs working in biotechnology, personalized medicine and biohealth. Applications for the grants open on Dec. 1 and are due by Jan. 26.
17 businesses named as finalists for 2023 MARKETPLACE Wisconsin awards
Winners will be announced at the Governor’s Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the 42nd annual MARKETPLACE: the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development.
Financing, technical muscle move redevelopment forward in Milwaukee
Willie Smith, executive director of the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation, spoke at the Wisconsin Economic Summit about various projects the organization is involved with.
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