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WEDC launches new round of grants to transform underused spaces
The Vibrant Spaces Grant Program allows municipalities to apply for grants between $25,000 and $50,000.
Grants available to organizations boosting entrepreneurs’ success
Organizations that support Wisconsin entrepreneurs will be able to apply for the latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) beginning Aug.12.
Gov. Evers Announces Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Releases Final Action Plan
A positive path forward to connect more workers with AI skills, boost the competitive advantage of Wisconsin employers, and advance economic opportunity through a series of strategic principles and policies.
Governor Evers, WEDC Announce Record Planned Capital Investments in Wisconsin
Businesses partnering with the Evers Administration through WEDC committed to more than $2.4 billion in capital investments in fiscal year (FY) 2024.
Governor Evers appoints Pamela Boivin to WEDC Board of Directors
Boivin serves as Executive Director of Woodland Financial Partners, Inc. (WFP), a federally certified Native community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides alternative financing and development services for entrepreneurs and small businesses on to eleven federally recognized Tribes in Wisconsin.
Changes to Wisconsin’s Business Development Tax Credit Program take effect
The program now offers incentives for workforce housing and child care; the program was also adjusted in ways that make it available to smaller companies and recognize the value of capital investment separately from job growth
Wisconsin holds major lead in drive toward electrification
Wisconsin has nearly six times the concentration of jobs and industry in the field of power electronics as the entire U.S.
WEDC provides seven Wisconsin entrepreneurship organizations with nearly $850,000
Entrepreneurship Partner Grants assist organizations that provide training, financing, mentorship, and technical support to startups across the state.
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