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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
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
Testimony of WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes to the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges on March 2, 2023.
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 – [...]
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