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Cool City Brewing Receives Community Development Investment
The soon-to-be newest addition to the lakeshore area craft brewing industry has received a state grant.
Fiserv Affirms Commitment to Wisconsin with Selection of New Global Headquarters Location in Downtown Milwaukee
The global headquarters project, which will include the addition of 250 jobs over five years and a $40 million investment, is contingent upon incentives currently being considered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the City of Milwaukee.
Three companies win 2022 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards
Governor Tony Evers announced Winsert of Marinette, Croix Valley Foods of Hudson and Graftobian Makeup Company of Madison as winners of the 2022 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards in recognition of their successes in global business development.
City of Two Rivers receives $250,000 state grant to support opening of Cool City Brewing Company
$250,000 Community Development Investment grant from WEDC helps repurpose a former Wells Fargo bank building into the new Cool City Brewing Company.
Three companies win 2022 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards
Governor Tony Evers today announced Winsert of Marinette, Croix Valley Foods of Hudson and Graftobian Makeup Company of Madison as winners of the 2022 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards in recognition of their successes in global business development.
State officials hear from tribe on $4.6 million grant
State of Wisconsin officials held a roundtable to hear how the tribe plans to use a $4.6 million Workforce Innovation Grant for water infrastructure to support a variety of projects including an apartment complex and new healthcare center.
WEDC Secretary visits businesses helped with Bounceback grant
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes was in Hayward Thursday, Oct. 20 visiting four businesses that received the $10,000 Main Street Bounceback Grants.
Green Bay chamber provides grants for businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Startup Hub in Green Bay have provided entrepreneurs with $10,000 grants to people to help their businesses grow.