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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals breaks ground on $220 million Verona campus; company to receive $16 million from city, $2.5 million from state
Gov. Tony Evers announced the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is providing $2.5 million in performance-based tax credits to Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals.
Weinbrenner Shoe Co. to expand into abandoned Hurd windows property in Merrill, create at least 50 jobs
The expansion was made possible through a partnership between the city of Merrill, which is contributing a $300,000 development incentive, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., which is supporting the project with a $250,000 Idle Sites Redevelopment Grant.
Afghan evacuees eager to help fill Wisconsin jobs, but face barriers from transportation to language to child care
Federally contracted resettlement nonprofits have helped Afghans find housing and jobs, but they aren’t equipped to address all employment barriers.
Wisconsin broadband speed test aims to find slow service, dead zones
With high-speed internet considered essential for Wisconsin’s growth and prosperity, consumers and businesses have been asked to take speed tests to determine where coverage is lacking.
Casting Cleaning Resources expanding to Wisconsin
Casting Cleaning Resources, an Indiana-based manufacturer that serves the foundry industry, is expanding its operations to Menomonee Falls. Casting Cleaning Resources provides post-mold cleaning of iron castings to manufacturers in Iowa, Illinois, and South Carolina. The company needed to expand its operations to meet the increasing demands of the industry.
Governor Evers honors Wisconsin small businesses
Governor Tony Evers has declared May 1-7 National Small Business Week in Wisconsin to highlight the contributions of small businesses to Wisconsin’s economy.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Recognizes Best Downtown Revitalization Projects
The best downtown revitalization projects of 2021 were recognized at the 31st Wisconsin Main Street Awards ceremony held at the historic Hotel Retlaw in downtown Fond du Lac.
WEDC awards $34 million to help support small businesses
The goal of the program is to provide financial support to businesses that move into existing vacant commercial properties, revitalizing the business communities of municipalities across the state.
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