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Gov. Evers Announces $19.5 Million to Support Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges in 22 Counties through Workforce Innovation Grant Program GalleryGov. Evers Announces $19.5 Million to Support Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges in 22 Counties through Workforce Innovation Grant Program
Gov. Evers Announces $19.5 Million to Support Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges in 22 Counties through Workforce Innovation Grant Program
Announcement builds on governor’s initial nearly $60 million Workforce Innovation Grant investment, projects announced prioritize forestry, manufacturing workforce development, and workforce housing.
City of Hartford receives $159,000 state grant to support redevelopment of historic riverfront building
The Community Development Investment Grant will help open the Brewed Omen taphouse in the lower level of the historic Millstream Building, continuing the trend of redevelopment in downtown Hartford.
Wisconsin startup boost amid pandemic
The head of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) says the state’s “entrepreneurial spirit” is reflected in the 42 percent boost in new businesses formed during the pandemic.
Housing, businesses sprouting at Prairie Bluffs Court
The site of a blighted Prairie du Chien strip mall will get new life as much-needed affordable housing and commercial space with the help of a $250,000 grant from WEDC.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Awards Community Development Investment Grant to City of Medford
The City of Medford is receiving a $86,900 state grant to help redevelop the Brucker Building, unoccupied since a 1980 fire, into a bookstore and wine bar as well as a two-bedroom apartment.
State officials commemorate child care grants
Viroqua Area Schools and Driftless Development plans to adapt an 11,000 square foot building to provide child care for up to 120 kids.
City of Medford receives $86,900 state grant to support redevelopment of downtown building
The Grant will support the Brucker Building’s transformation into an attractive spot on South Main Street where an independent bookseller will occupy the main level. Upstairs will be a two-bedroom apartment, which will address an ever-present need for housing in Medford.
New Innovation Council to support innovation, entrepreneurship
Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation and Lakeland University have signed a new partnership to provide a centralized approach to growing and supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Sheboygan County.
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