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4 Ways Startups Find Unexpected Opportunities in Wisconsin
To bring a new business to life, you need to find market fit, consider funding or financing, and perhaps most importantly, to decide where you'll set up operations to ensure that your business can thrive.
WEDC awards more than $1.1 million to entrepreneurship groups
Applications now open for a third round of grants MADISON, WI. FEB. 27, 2023 – [...]
WEDC Sends $1 million in Grants to Local Business Incubators
WEDC Chief Operating Officer, Sam Rikkers, says those local groups have a much better connection to potential small business owners than state officials.
Wisconsin small businesses to get boost in federal funds
Hundreds of new companies have been founded in Wisconsin since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now the state is getting nearly $80 million to support those startups and small businesses.
Wisconsin to receive $79.1 million in federal funding to support small businesses
The funding for Wisconsin would support capital access, collateral support, a debt/hybrid program, two loan participation programs and two equity/venture capital efforts.
Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin Announce Wisconsin to Receive Nearly $80 Million to Support Small Businesses
Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) today announced Wisconsin will receive nearly $80 million to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state.
UW alumni in South Korea will spread the word on opportunities in Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin alumni living in South Korea will promote Wisconsin as a good place to do business and encourage Korean investment in the state under a new agreement to be signed Thursday with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC).
UW alumni in South Korea will spread the word on opportunities in Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin alumni living in South Korea will promote Wisconsin as a good place to do business and encourage Korean investment in the state.