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Exact Sciences Expands Its Commitment to Wisconsin
Exact Sciences, a leading global cancer screening and diagnostics company, is expanding its presence in Wisconsin by investing an additional $350 million in its Madison campuses -- a move that will create more than 1,300 new jobs.
Testimony of Sam Rikkers, Deputy Secretary and COO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Revenue
Sam Rikkers, Deputy Secretary and COO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation provides testimony to the Senate Committee on Financial institutions and Revenue on two pieces of legislation intended to improve access and opportunities for Wisconsin's start-up business communities and investors.
City of Milton receives $88,800 state grant to support transformation of downtown building
A century-old historic building in downtown Milton will be brought back to life as a classic car showroom and parts dealership with the help of an $88,800 state grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Finding resources for rural Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s rural communities and residents have access to a new and growing directory of resources and success stories offering aid and inspiration on topics ranging from affordable housing and economic development to cultural programs and environmental protection.
City of Dodgeville receives $250,000 state grant to support expansion of dental clinic
The Access Dodgeville Dental Clinic will be able to take on an additional 1,500 to 2,000 patients annually — many of them low-income individuals — in an expansion made possible through a $250,000 state grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Wikoff Color Corporation establishes new facility in Lisbon
Wikoff Color Corporation, an ink and print company, is constructing a new, 40,000-square-foot plant in Lisbon.
Software firm growing Milwaukee office with WEDC help
Silicon Valley company OpenGov, whose leading cloud-based software helps government agencies operate more efficiently and transparently, is adding 65 full-time employees at its Milwaukee office and plans to have 100 employees there within three years with the help of tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Strengthening Wisconsin’s paper, forest products industry
Georgia Pacific announced plans to invest $500 million and create more than 150 jobs at its Green Bay Broadway mill is another indication of the strength and resiliency of Wisconsin’s forest products and paper industry.
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