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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.
Knuth purchases former American House: Brewing company will move all of its operations to the new location
Knuth Brewing Co. has entered into a development agreement with the city of Ripon to create a Brewpub & Event Center.
Most Wisconsin businesses think a recession is coming, but it’s still too soon to tell
A new industry survey shows the majority of Wisconsin businesses worry the state is headed toward a recession, but economists are less certain.
Survey: A third of Wisconsin child care centers could close if economic conditions don’t improve
Wisconsin’s child care industry continues to face a critical staffing crisis — one that is expected to get worse if federal COVID relief funding isn’t replaced once it runs out.
Nestlé Health Science Makes $43 Million Investment in Eau Claire, Wis. Manufacturing Facility
Nestlé Health Science today announced a $43 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The investment will add two new production lines to increase manufacturing of high-demand ready-to-drink consumer products.
Big plans in store for historic Ashland building
An Ashland business owner is using a large grant the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to fill what she considers a big need in the area.
Studio One settles into new digs in Superior
Photographer JoAnn Jardine considered working without a studio when she moved out of her last location in the Upper Lakes Foods building.