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Testimony of Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Assembly Committee on Jobs, The Economy, and Small Business Development GalleryTestimony of Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Assembly Committee on Jobs, The Economy, and Small Business Development
Testimony of Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Assembly Committee on Jobs, The Economy, and Small Business Development
Testimony of WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes to the Assembly Committee on Jobs, The Economy, and Small Business Development on February 8, 2023.
HUBZone training for Marinette and Jackson county businesses
Taking part in the program allows businesses to compete for contracts set aside for HUBZone businesses as well as gives preferential treatment to zone businesses bidding on other federal contracts.
WEDC launches big data tool for small businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is launching SizeUpWI, a new big data intelligence tool to help small and midsize businesses thrive and grow by making sound strategic business decisions.
City of Ashland receives $125,000 for downtown building renovation
This new venue will maintain the historic building’s interior look from its days as the Union Bank, and extend the city’s downtown commercial area.
Addressing rural Wisconsin’s workforce challenges
The Workforce Innovation Grant (WIG) Program, aims to help communities throughout Wisconsin solve their most pressing workforce challenges by financially supporting collaborative, sustainable and innovative plans developed by regional organizations.
Bounceback grants create a model for success
The governor initially provided $50 million in federal recovery funds, or enough to assist 5,000 businesses. As demand for the grants surged, he increased funding to cover another 2,500 businesses, then 2,500 more – bringing total funding to $100 million for 10,000 grants.
Diverse businesses and leaders honored at 2022 MARKETPLACE
2022 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which honor Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans, and their advocates.
15 businesses named as finalists for 2022 MARKETPLACE awards
Fifteen Wisconsin companies and individuals have been named as finalists for the 2022 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which honors Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans, and their advocates. Winners will be announced at the Governor’s Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the 41st annual MARKETPLACE: the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development.
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