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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).
Ellsworth Creamery celebrates opening of Menomonie location
A $26 million investment in the growth of Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery will go a long way in supplying the firm's famous cheese curds to customers far and wide.
WEDC: Main Street Makeovers in Wisconsin are growing in popularity, sparking new life in towns
In Mayville, the grants are blending together passion with opportunity. The grants are also helping to bring new life to a coffee shop, a hotel, and a pie shop.
Ellsworth Creamery celebrates opening of Menomonie location
The new 60,000 square foot specialty cheesemaking facility began production in February with the retail store opening in April. The $26.1 million creamery replaced the cooperative’s aging Comstock Creamery. The Comstock Creamery staff were able to make the move to the new plant and the cooperative anticipates creating an additional 42 jobs.
Whisker Holdings, Inc. expands operations in Juneau
WEDC is supporting the project by authorizing up to $450,000 in state income tax credits over the next three years. The actual amount of tax credits Whisker will receive is contingent upon the number of jobs created and the amount of capital investment during that period.
Multi-million dollar facility expansion to create 150 new jobs in Juneau
Whisker, a self-cleaning litter box manufacturer, is responding to spiking product demand by expanding its facility in Juneau.
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