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Grants Available to Organizations Assisting Entrepreneurs

January 2, 2025|Diverse Business Development, News, Rural Development|

Organizations that support Wisconsin entrepreneurs will be able to apply for the latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants (EPG) from the WEDC beginning Jan. 6.

A foot in the door: Be ready for small-business success in health care

December 27, 2024|Diverse Business Development, News|

A panel of health care experts involved in purchasing and construction told small business owners that understanding the needs of health care customers and demonstrating business acumen are essential.

Gov. Evers, Eli Lilly and Company Celebrate $3 Billion Expansion of Manufacturing Facility in Wisconsin

December 5, 2024|News|

According to the company, the investment will benefit millions of patients worldwide create 2,000 construction jobs and add 750 highly skilled jobs to Southeastern Wisconsin.

Shop Small Wisconsin, support local businesses this holiday season

November 20, 2024|Featured, News, Small Business|

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is urging everyone to visit and shop at Wisconsin’s unique small businesses that help make our communities more vibrant and our state more prosperous.

Sixteen businesses named as finalists for 2024 MARKETPLACE Wisconsin awards

November 18, 2024|Diverse Business Development, News|

Winners will be announced at the Governor’s Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the 43rd annual MARKETPLACE: the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development.

Diverse businesses encouraged to attend MARKETPLACE Wisconsin

October 29, 2024|News|

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. During this two-day in-person event, participants will connect with government and corporate buyers as well as other small businesses and service providers through networking sessions, virtual workshops, panel discussions, buyer meetings, and more.

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