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Diverse Businesses Encouraged to Attend MARKETPLACE Wisconsin
During this two-day event, participants connect with government and corporate buyers as well as other small businesses and service providers through networking sessions, virtual workshops, panel discussions, buyer meetings and more.
Downtown Beaver Dam business to receive state grant in makeover contest
A downtown Beaver Dam business is set for a makeover after being one of the winners of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s annual Main Street Makeover contest.
Three businesses named winners of Wisconsin’s Main Street Makeover Contest
Now in its seventh year, the Main Street Makeover Contest is an initiative of the Wisconsin Main Street Program, a comprehensive revitalization program overseen by WEDC and designed to promote the historic and economic redevelopment of traditional business districts in Wisconsin.
New Mid-State shuttle service removes transportation barriers for students
A new transportation shuttle at Mid-State Technical College is making it easier for students to pursue a degree when transportation to a specific Mid-State campus to access a program presents an obstacle.
State Grant Supports Brewery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin is getting a $250,000 Community Development Investment grant to help repurpose a former Wells Fargo bank building into the new brewery.
More support for entrepreneurs
Groups working to support Wisconsin’s entrepreneurs and remove barriers to success have a second chance to receive a new Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) grant.
Wisconsin’s housing shortage isn’t just a quality-of-life issue. It’s a workforce issue.
Wisconsin has a shortage of more than 120,000 rental units, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. And many municipalities are short on owner-occupied housing as well.
City of Port Washington receives $250,000 state grant to support Inventors Brewpub expansion
This multi-purpose building transforms space previously used only for parking into a destination for both Port Washington residents and tourists alike.
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