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Madison College announces Invitation to Manufacturing training program
“Invitation to Manufacturing” training program, a free, eight-week program designed to help people gain the skills needed to begin a career in manufacturing.
Wisconsin establishes consortium to expand its lead in biohealth
A consortium of 15 public and private partners has been formed to advance an economic development strategy aimed at bolstering Wisconsin’s leadership in personalized medicine and biohealth technology.
WEDC Secretary Hughes celebrates Mosinee hotel
Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes visited Mosinee for the grand opening of the city’s new Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – a project that WEDC supported with a $250,000 Community Development Investment grant.
WEDC Secretary Hughes tours Imaginarium
WEDC awarded the city of Wausau a $250,000 Community Development Investment (CDI) grant to transform part of what was the Wausau Center Mall into the Children’s Imaginarium, a STEM-focused children’s museum.
WEDC awards nearly $1 million to entrepreneurship groups
Twelve organizations working to support entrepreneurs have been awarded nearly $1 million in the latest rounds of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
WEDC to support broadband testing in rural Wisconsin
$81,000 in a Capacity Building Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to collect and analyze data on broadband in all 72 of Wisconsin’s counties.
Historic train depot becomes community gathering spot
After years of planning and restoration work, Brookfield’s historic 1860s train depot reopened to the public in a new location and featuring a new coffeehouse café, Coffeeville.
City of Hillsboro receives a $250,000 state grant to support construction of a community wellness center
The project is not only aimed at improving community health but also contributing to the economic development of downtown Hillsboro. The expansion increases the center’s capabilities, and adds a 24-hour gym, massage therapy services, and chiropractic services to the community.
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