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It takes a village: How collaboration helped a small northern Wisconsin city add crucial child care
Antigo is a child care desert: an area either without child care or where there's fewer than one slot per three children.
WEDC hosts delegation from German state of Hessen
A delegation from the German state of Hessen led by its first minister for digitalization is visiting Wisconsin this week to celebrate and strengthen the region’s historic, cultural and business ties to Wisconsin and explore new opportunities for digital cooperation.
Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez celebrates Main Street Makeover unveiling in Eagle River
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today joined community leaders and the owners of Minocqua Popcorn & Puffs in downtown Eagle River as they celebrated the unveiling of the winner of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC’s) eighth annual Main Street Makeover Contest.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to Host Event Featuring Global Biohealth Experts at 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is inviting all SelectUSA conference participants to a panel discussion with leading Wisconsin biohealth innovators.
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce 25 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants
25 School districts from around the state will receive more than $560,000 in fab lab grants to train students in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) skills and prepare them for careers using advanced technologies.
Grants give Northeast Wisconsin schools fab lab upgrades
Five schools across Northeast Wisconsin receive fab lab grants to train students in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) skills.
State awards Milton plastics firm $5.6 million as company expands
The award comes as Charter Next Generation already has broken ground on a facility that within the next decade could become a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing expansion in the city’s main business park.
WEDC Board approves awarding up to $5.6 million in tax incentives to assist Charter Next Generation expansion in Milton
The expansion will enable Charter Next Generation to increase its sustainable manufacturing capabilities within the state, and in turn, introduce over 300 new jobs to the workforce while providing economic growth to local communities.
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