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WEDC Chief Operating Officer, Sam Rikkers, says those local groups have a much better connection to potential small business owners than state officials.

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.

The funding for Wisconsin would support capital access, collateral support, a debt/hybrid program, two loan participation programs and two equity/venture capital efforts. 

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).

State and local grants designed to fill storefronts that closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to Stoughton’s art retail boom.

Argentum et Aurum closed its doors at 25 N. Main St. in January, but is ready to welcome back customers in its bigger space for a grand re-opening Friday at 111 S. Main St.