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Grants available to organizations assisting entrepreneurs
Organizations that support Wisconsin entrepreneurs will be able to apply for the Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Governor Evers, WEDC announce more than $1.5 million in grants to support small businesses across Wisconsin
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.
Oshkosh company wins Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Phoenix-Aid won the grand prize. It’s a company based in Oshkosh that developed a dressing for chronic wounds like diabetic foot ulcers.
WEDC provides more than $1.6 million to 14 Wisconsin organizations assisting entrepreneurs
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
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
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
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.
Wisconsin wins Silver Shovel Award for Economic Development Excellence
The honor recognizes Wisconsin’s exceptional achievements in job creation and capital investment during 2024.
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