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Apply now for 2023 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking nominations for the 2023 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which will be recognized in-person Dec. 6-7 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. The awards honor outstanding Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans.
Daddy’s Soul Food owners plan new near west side restaurant. A state grant will help finance it.
A planned new restaurant on Milwaukee's near west side − part of a larger development that includes restoring a historic former theater − is getting a big financing boost.
Kikkoman Foods Marks 50 Years in the U.S.
Fifty years ago, a farm field in southern Wisconsin was transformed into what has now become the highest-producing soy sauce facility in the world.
Beaver Dam’s Art On The Town Unveils New Look
With assistance from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and Retailworks Inc., a Milwaukee based retail branding company, Art on the Town updated its front façade and revitalized its indoor space.
Beaver Dam art studio unveils new look with WEDC
Art on the Town is one of three Main Street Makeover winners BEAVER DAM, WI. [...]
Wisconsin’s Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visits Ripon
The city applied for the $250,000 grant in January after approving a developer’s agreement with Knuth Brewing Co. to turn the American House building at 230 Watson St. into a brewpub and event center.
2 solar plants break ground in Juneau County
Solar power is spreading in southern Wisconsin, and Juneau County is getting in on the alternative energy source.
Destroyed by fire in 2020, The Cheel restaurant in Thiensville receives $250K state grant to rebuild
The Cheel was just awarded a $250,000 Community Development Investment grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to help rebuild its restaurant. Reconstruction plans for the new restaurant include an expanded dining room, a patio, event space and an area for live music.
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