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Wisconsin public school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants

October 13, 2025|News|

The grant program supports hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education by assisting public school districts with equipment purchases for instructional and educational purposes in fab labs.

Gov. Evers, Microsoft Officials Announce New $4 Billion Investment in Mount Pleasant Datacenter

September 18, 2025|News|

The Microsoft datacenter provides family-sustaining jobs for thousands of Wisconsin workers, including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, pipefitters, structural iron and steel workers, concrete workers, and earth movers.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Record Year of Investments in Wisconsin Businesses and Communities

September 9, 2025|News|

WEDC invested over $91 million toward tax incentives, grants, and loans to local communities and businesses in fiscal year 2025, the highest volume of investment from WEDC in past five years

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Milwaukee Tool to Invest $42 Million, Create 300 High-Skill Jobs in Wisconsin

September 4, 2025|News|

The company announced its purchase of a 22-acre property at 100 Heritage Reserve late last year. Over the next several years, the expansion is expected to create approximately 300 new high-skill jobs, adding to Milwaukee Tool’s already significant presence in the state.

Microbial Discovery Group expands in Wisconsin with opening of third manufacturing facility

September 2, 2025|News|

The new, 117,000-square-foot facility at 3303 W. Oakwood Road in Franklin joins the company’s other production facilities Oak Creek and elsewhere in Franklin. This latest, $30 million expansion is expected to create 46 new high-skill jobs over the next three years.

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