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Keeping Wisconsin’s restaurants open for business
Wisconsin restaurants, bars, bakeries, food trucks, breweries, wineries, distilleries and inns that prepare and serve food or beverages can now apply for funding equal to what was lost in the pandemic up to $10 million per business. The federal Small Business Administration’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund recipients do not have to repay the funding as long as it is used for eligible purposes by March 11, 2023.
City of Sturgeon Bay receives $250,000 state grant to support redevelopment of theater
The City of Sturgeon Bay is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) renovate their theater located in downtown Sturgeon Bay.
Governor Evers, WEDC announce pilot program to test SpaceX internet service in Eau Claire County
Governor Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is assisting Eau Claire County in launching a pilot program to test SpaceX’s Starlink, a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites that can provide high-speed internet in rural areas where broadband is limited or not available.
City of Menasha receives $250,000 state grant to support downtown redevelopment
The City of Menasha is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help revitalize the site of a former historic theater damaged by fire.
Rockline expands operations in Sheboygan
Rockline Industries Inc., a family-owned wet wipe manufacturer, is expanding a factory in Sheboygan—a $19.7 million project expected to create 54 jobs over the next three years.
Village of Lena receives $110,000 state grant to support expansion of downtown catering business
The Village of Lena received a $110,000 state grant to assist in expanding the Wooden Shoe Bar & Grill located in downtown Lena.
28 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Labs Grants
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) today announced that 28 school districts throughout the state have been awarded a total of more than $635,000 in grants to establish or expand local fabrication laboratory (fab lab) facilities.
City of Green Lake receives $250,000 state grant to support redevelopment of hotel and resort
The City of Green Lake is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help renovate and reopen the Heidel House Hotel and Resort located in Green Lake.
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