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Tony Evers to travel to Europe to tout Wisconsin’s trade potential
In an effort to improve trade relationships, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers will travel to Europe next month to showcase Wisconsin’s economy.
Wisconsin makes bid for health ‘tech hub’ under federal CHIPS Act
Fifteen Wisconsin health technology companies, nonprofits, and higher education institutions are teaming up on a bid for federal aid to establish a technology hub under the CHIPS and Science Act passed last year.
West Allis uses grant to transform pedestrian pathway into event space
The City of West Allis recently used a grant to transform one of its pedestrian pathways into an event space.
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.
It was a south side furniture shop. Now it will host parties, art exhibits and co-working
Mitchell Street Arts Collaborative Inc. is reviving long-vacant retail space at the eight-story Kunzelmann-Esser building. The building's upper floors house Kunzelmann-Esser Lofts, a 67-unit affordable apartment community.
Hmong American Center receives almost $40,000 to help small businesses
The Hmong American Center (HAC) in Wausau is getting tens of thousands of dollars to help new businesses get off the ground.
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