Newsroom
WEDC, our partners statewide, and the communities and businesses we support make headline-worthy progress all the time. Check back often for the latest economic news from across Wisconsin.
All Newsroom Stories
Celebrating 10 years of Small Business Academy
The Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy was created to support minority and female entrepreneurs and small business owners. What began as a single, half-day workshop in Milwaukee has grown into a week-long event bringing together more than 600 individuals and businesses from across the state of Wisconsin.
Microsoft may buy 315 acres in Mount Pleasant for $1 billion data center development
Microsoft is looking to enter an agreement to purchase 315 acres of land in Mount Pleasant for $50 million.
WEDC head talks Wisconsin startups, exports
Wisconsin is allocating more than $50 million to support small startups throughout the state.
Door Community Child Development Center breaks ground on new child care facility
The center applied for the Workforce Innovation Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development through the United Way of Door County.
Mobile welding lab arrives at Northwood Tech
High school students and employers will soon benefit from a new mobile welding lab that was recently delivered to the campus of Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake.
Senators approve three of Evers’ cabinet members
Senators unanimously approved Missy Hughes, the secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
Testimony of Sam Rikkers, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Assembly Committee on Rural Development GalleryTestimony of Sam Rikkers, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Assembly Committee on Rural Development
Testimony of Sam Rikkers, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Assembly Committee on Rural Development
WEDC Deputy Secretary and COO Sam Rikkers talks about WEDC’s Office of Rural Prosperity and the important work it is doing to help Wisconsin’s rural communities thrive.
Testimony of Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges GalleryTestimony of Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges
Testimony of Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges
Testimony of WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes to the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges on March 2, 2023.
Explore WEDC and Its Operations
Industry Experts
Explore the team behind industry-specific economic development in Wisconsin. Learn More
