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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to Host Event Featuring Global Biohealth Experts at 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is inviting all SelectUSA conference participants to a panel discussion with leading Wisconsin biohealth innovators.
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce 25 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants
25 School districts from around the state will receive more than $560,000 in fab lab grants to train students in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) skills and prepare them for careers using advanced technologies.
Grants give Northeast Wisconsin schools fab lab upgrades
Five schools across Northeast Wisconsin receive fab lab grants to train students in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) skills.
State awards Milton plastics firm $5.6 million as company expands
The award comes as Charter Next Generation already has broken ground on a facility that within the next decade could become a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing expansion in the city’s main business park.
WEDC Board approves awarding up to $5.6 million in tax incentives to assist Charter Next Generation expansion in Milton
The expansion will enable Charter Next Generation to increase its sustainable manufacturing capabilities within the state, and in turn, introduce over 300 new jobs to the workforce while providing economic growth to local communities.
Downtown revitalization projects, people recognized
Eagle River, Marshfield, Tomahawk and Wausau were recognized at the 32nd Wisconsin Main Street Awards ceremony held April 21 at the La Crosse Center in downtown La Crosse.
Three Lakes business wins Wisconsin’s Main Street Place-Makeover Contest
The Brew Station beat out four other finalists and dozens of entrants from other downtowns to receive the prize.
FlexRide Expanding Service April 17
FlexRide provides an on-demand taxi service that operates between specific pickup zones in the city of Milwaukee and employment centers that can’t be reached by bus routes.