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Testimony of Sam Rikkers, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Assembly Committee on Rural Development GalleryTestimony of Sam Rikkers, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Assembly Committee on Rural Development
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 GalleryTestimony of Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges
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 – [...]
WEDC Sends $1 million in Grants to Local Business Incubators
WEDC Chief Operating Officer, Sam Rikkers, says those local groups have a much better connection to potential small business owners than state officials.
Wisconsin small businesses to get boost in federal funds
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.
Wisconsin to receive $79.1 million in federal funding to support 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.
Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin Announce Wisconsin to Receive Nearly $80 Million to Support Small Businesses
Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) today announced Wisconsin will receive nearly $80 million to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state.
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