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Governor Evers, WEDC announce more than $1.5 million in grants to support small businesses across Wisconsin

July 29, 2025|News, Small Business, Thrive Newsletter|

Governor Tony Evers, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Corporation (WEDC) announced today that ten community organizations supporting small businesses across Wisconsin have received more than $1.5 million in Small Business Development Grants (SBDG) from WEDC.

WEDC provides more than $1.6 million to 14 Wisconsin organizations assisting entrepreneurs

July 11, 2025|News, Thrive Newsletter|

Fourteen organizations supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with technical and financial assistance have received more than $1.6 million in the latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants (EPG) from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).

Boulder Junction takes comprehensive approach to community transformation

July 10, 2025|News, Wisconsin Communities|

In Boulder Junction, also known as the “Musky Capital of the World,” leaders want their town to be recognized as more than a seasonal tourist destination with prime fishing.

Gov. Evers, WEDC celebrate Catalent’s $45 Million expansion, adding to the state’s booming biohealth sector

July 2, 2025|News|

Catalent leaders and government officials celebrate the company’s recent announcement of an estimated $45 million investment to expand their facilities and purchase new equipment for its production facility in Madison, which has created approximately 200 new highly skilled jobs.

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $2 Million to Help Cover Local Public Safety Costs from Hosting NFL Draft

June 18, 2025|News|

A grant, funded through the Opportunity Attraction and Promotion Fund program, will help the city of Green Bay, the village of Ashwaubenon, and Brown County cover security and other public safety costs associated with hosting the 2025 NFL Draft in April.

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