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Sturgeon Bay advances waterfront development with $250,000 state grant
The grant from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) supports the construction of the Sturgeon Bay Plaza, a waterfront plaza and community space along underdeveloped waterfront area by the Door County Maritime Museum.
Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Announce $1.9 Million Federal Grant to Aid Wisconsin Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) has awarded the state of Wisconsin $1.9 million in technical assistance funding to support legal and financial advice for small businesses.
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.
Supporting Small Businesses in the city of Ashland Wisconsin
Many local shops offering unique discounts, deals are appreciating the rise in sales from local customers and tourists alike.
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.”
Madison College is adding a child care facility at the Goodman South campus
Madison College is turning a fire station into a child care facility, thanks to grant assistance from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and Department of Workforce Development.
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.
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