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Celebrating Main Street’s bounceback
The WEDC recognized the best downtown revitalization projects of 2021 at the 31st Wisconsin Main Street Awards ceremony held at the historic Hotel Retlaw in downtown Fond du Lac.
Main Street grant program gives millions to Wisconsin small businesses, nonprofits
Wisconsin small businesses are still able to receive $10,000 grants to help start up or expand their operations as part of the state's Main Street Bounceback Program.
Beloit’s Rising Queens hold entrepreneurial workshops thanks to grant
From farmers to a fashion designer, a diverse group of people planning to grow their own businesses are devoting their Friday evenings to a series of entrepreneurial workshops.
WEDC, DATCP Announce New Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council Members
This council will help guide the initiatives created to promote the export of Wisconsin’s agricultural and agribusiness products.
De Pere manufacturing startup expands with WEDC help
Quality Service & Machining is putting a new spin on the machining industry, with the help of tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
‘A Big Day’: Black Business Hub breaks ground on the south side
The Urban League of Greater Madison broke ground on what is expected to be a transformative Black Business Hub on the south side of Madison.
Lake Mills wins inaugural WEDC Place-Makeover
A North Main Street alley will be transformed into a welcoming pedestrian corridor connecting Main Street and a parking area with help and $5,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Architectural stone supplier to build $17.9M facility in Sun Prairie
Quarra Stone Company is planning a move to its soon-to-be-built production and corporate headquarters and create more than 34 jobs in the region over the next three years.