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Medford developer works to revitalize downtown property
The City of Medford awarded $86,900 dollars to develop a building in downtown Medford that sat empty for the past forty years.
Registration opens for Wisconsin Economic Summit
Add your voice to the conversation, as business and community leaders, academics, economic development professionals and others gather Sept. 20-21 in Appleton at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC’s) first economic summit.
Create Wisconsin brings state and regional business and economic development leaders to Rhinelander to showcase ‘creative economy’
The focus of the visit was focused on how the Northwoods tourism and entertainment industry has recovered from the pandemic.
Livability rankings put Wisconsin tops
Six Wisconsin cities made Livability.com’s 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. list with Madison securing the top spot for the second year in a row.
Vacant school building offers solution to a rural town’s housing shortage
This week, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced it's awarded the city $250,000 to turn the building into a 20-unit complex called the Albrecht School Apartments.
Wisconsin businesses invited to apply for 2022 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) invites Wisconsin companies and organizations that have achieved exporting success to apply for a 2022 Governor’s Export Achievement Award.
Fab Lab’s campus, statewide impacts continue to grow
Teachers take the lessons learned at WiFab, such as how to use a laser engraver or 3D printer, back to their colleagues and to their district’s students.
Historic downtown creates new opportunities for Mayville
Old buildings are sparking new life in this small city’s downtown thanks to dedicated business owners and city leaders with help from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).