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WEDC, DATCP Expanding Funding for International Market Access Grants to Agribusinesses
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), invites Wisconsin agribusinesses to apply for International Market Access Grants (IMAG) through April 1, 2022. The additional funding for these grants to agribusinesses is provided by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), which was proposed by Gov. Tony Evers in his 2021-23 biennial budget.
Three finalists named in Wisconsin’s first Place-Makeover contest
Three communities have the chance to transform underused spaces – an alleyway, a small forgotten park and a parking lot – into vibrant spaces that enhance the community in the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) inaugural Place-Makeover Contest.
Global trade venture will help Wisconsin companies connect to markets in Germany, Austria in May
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is inviting Wisconsin companies to explore exporting opportunities during an in-person global trade venture to Germany and Austria from May 14-21. Registration for the venture closes March 11.
Projects take on Wisconsin’s biggest workforce challenges
At the event announcing the Workforce Innovation Grant for Sauk Prairie High School, [...]
WEDC locating its offices in Urban League’s Black Business Hub
As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to directly support small businesses, WEDC will locate its Madison offices in the Urban League of Greater Madison’s Black Business Hub when construction is complete in 2023.
Greater Milwaukee Urban League honors WEDC
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) was honored with two awards from the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) Wednesday during the League’s annual Equal Opportunity Day Salute to Excellence. The League presented WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes with the Excellence in Community and Economic Development Award for WEDC’s work to address the needs of diverse businesses and chambers of commerce and for the organization’s efforts to advance worker retention and recruitment following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five groups win grant funding to boost entrepreneurship
Five organizations with fresh ideas on how to strengthen entrepreneurship and support new business ventures have won a total of $170,850 in a new grant program administered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The Entrepreneurship Partner Grants, awarded on a competitive basis, aim to promote entrepreneurial growth across the state and impact underserved communities by funding new programs.
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