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Economic development is not about numbers and rankings, or about inputs and outputs, or profit and loss margins, or buildings and capital investments. It’s about people.
Diverse Businesses Encouraged to Attend MARKETPLACE Wisconsin
During this two-day event, participants connect with government and corporate buyers as well as other small businesses and service providers through networking sessions, virtual workshops, panel discussions, buyer meetings and more.
Three businesses named winners of Wisconsin’s Main Street Makeover Contest
Now in its seventh year, the Main Street Makeover Contest is an initiative of the Wisconsin Main Street Program, a comprehensive revitalization program overseen by WEDC and designed to promote the historic and economic redevelopment of traditional business districts in Wisconsin.
More support for entrepreneurs
Groups working to support Wisconsin’s entrepreneurs and remove barriers to success have a second chance to receive a new Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) grant.
City of Port Washington receives $250,000 state grant to support Inventors Brewpub expansion
This multi-purpose building transforms space previously used only for parking into a destination for both Port Washington residents and tourists alike.
Fiserv Affirms Commitment to Wisconsin with Selection of New Global Headquarters Location in Downtown Milwaukee
The global headquarters project, which will include the addition of 250 jobs over five years and a $40 million investment, is contingent upon incentives currently being considered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the City of Milwaukee.
Three companies win 2022 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards
Governor Tony Evers announced Winsert of Marinette, Croix Valley Foods of Hudson and Graftobian Makeup Company of Madison as winners of the 2022 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards in recognition of their successes in global business development.
City of Two Rivers receives $250,000 state grant to support opening of Cool City Brewing Company
$250,000 Community Development Investment grant from WEDC helps repurpose a former Wells Fargo bank building into the new Cool City Brewing Company.
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