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WEDC, DATCP Announce New Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council Members
This council will help guide the initiatives created to promote the export of Wisconsin’s agricultural and agribusiness products.
De Pere manufacturing startup expands with WEDC help
Quality Service & Machining is putting a new spin on the machining industry, with the help of tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
Quarra Stone Company establishes operations in Sun Prairie
Quarra Stone Company LLC, a Madison-based architectural stone cutter and supplier, is building a state-of-the-art production and executive management facility in Sun Prairie.
Lake Mills wins inaugural WEDC Place-Makeover
A North Main Street alley will be transformed into a welcoming pedestrian corridor connecting Main Street and a parking area with help and $5,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The project is the first winner of WEDC’s Place-Makeover Contest. WEDC’s Downtown Development Team and consultants from All Together Studio, a placemaking firm, will be working with the City of Lake Mills and Legendary Lake Mills, which serves as the city’s chamber and Main Street organization, as well as area property owners to revitalize the space.
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Main Street Bounceback Grants Have Helped More Than 3,400 Small Businesses Open Storefronts in All 72 Counties
Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, announced, with new recipients in Iron County awarded today, the Main Street Bounceback grant program has now helped fill vacant storefronts in all 72 counties and has helped more than 3,400 small businesses and nonprofit organizations across the state.
Making child care sustainable
A Workforce Innovation Grant from WEDC and the DWD worth up to $3.5 million will allow the United Way of Door County and its community partners to strengthen the county's child care workforce in hopes of creating a long-term, sustainable approach to affordable, high-quality child care that can be replicated elsewhere.
Gov. Evers Announces More Than $86 Million for Diverse Business Investment and Diverse Business Assistance Grants
Funding will support small businesses through Community Development Financial Institutions and chambers of commerce statewide [...]
Supporting Wisconsin’s small businesses
Wisconsin business owners and entrepreneurs will have the chance to learn and network for free during the Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy. Small business owners, entrepreneurs looking for funding ideas and individuals considering starting a business are all encouraged to attend.
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