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Say “Cheese!” – Evers visits Hill Valley Dairy retail store, talks up benefits of Main Street Bounceback Grant Program
Hill Valley Dairy recently received $10,000 in grant funding from the Main Street Bounceback Grant Program.
American Wood Fibers, Inc. expands operations in Schofield
American Wood Fibers, Inc. (AWF), an animal bedding manufacturer, is adding a production line to its operations in Schofield – a $1.7 million project expected to create 10 jobs over the next three years while turning paper fiber waste into valuable product.
Social impact worker cooperatives gain adherents in Madison with accelerator kickoff, growth
A business model that allows workers to have a stake in how their employer pays and supports them while also tackling social justice issues is expanding in Madison and statewide.
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.
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