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Merz North America, Inc. expands operations in Sturtevant and Franksville
The $8 million project to expand its facilities expected to create 35 jobs over the next three years.
Minnesota nonprofit eyeing Janesville, Beloit for ‘cooperative’ mobile home park
A Minnesota nonprofit group is eyeing Rock County as a possible site to build a new mobile home park that ultimately would be collectively owned and operated by those who would live in the park.
WEDC 2021 Annual Report highlights economic development success
The WEDC 2021 Annual Report showcases the organization’s successes in its mission to work with Wisconsin’s businesses and communities to build an economy that works for everyone.
Recent investments demonstrate the breadth and depth of state support for Wisconsin businesses
From Main Street retailers building their dreams with just a few workers to iconic global brands that employ thousands, WEDC and its partners are committed to ensuring that businesses of every size and in every corner of our state prosper.
Grants help cooperatives grow
WEDC grants will allow cooperatives or groups considering the model to set themselves up for success by studying all aspects of their businesses before making major investments.
State grant provides $25k to expand Lake Mills High School fab lab
Lake Mills was one of 21 school districts awarded funds to establish or expand fabrication laboratories, also known as fab labs.
Village of Ashwaubenon receives $250,000 state grant to support construction of mixed-use building near Lambeau Field
The Community Development Investment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will support development of The Common Place, a five-story, mixed-use building.
Democratizing clean energy: Cooperative allows regular folks to profit from solar development
A joint venture of Renew Wisconsin and a group of solar developers and installers, SolarShare Wisconsin co-op, allows regular people to invest in small-scale solar farms by pooling their money.
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