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The awards honor businesses and organizations that have achieved significant growth or implemented innovative strategies in exporting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.