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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.
Testimony of WEDC Deputy Secretary and COO Sam Rikkers; Joint Public Hearing of the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry and the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Dec. 15, 2021 - Good morning, members of the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and [...]
Village of East Troy receives $250,000 state grant for downtown building
The Village of East Troy is receiving a $250,000 state grant to assist in the construction of a new building at 2919 Main St., just off the square in the heart of downtown.
Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $60 Million in Projects Aimed at Developing Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges
Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek, announced 12 regional projects aimed at developing long-term solutions to Wisconsin's workforce challenges.
2021 MARKETPLACE Community Economic Development Awards recognize notable business and community leaders
At MARKETPLACE: The 40th Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development, individuals were recognized for their decades-long leadership and distinguished service in business and community development to support minority-, woman- and veteran-owned businesses in Wisconsin.
40th Annual MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards recognize outstanding diverse businesses
Eight Wisconsin businesses received top honors in the 2021 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards competition, which recognizes outstanding businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans. Three individuals were also honored with distinguished awards for their work supporting and leading diverse businesses as part of MARKETPLACE’s 40th anniversary celebration.
40th annual MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards recognize outstanding diverse businesses
Eight Wisconsin businesses received top honors in the 2021 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards competition, which recognizes outstanding businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans.
WEDC Secretary, Deputy Secretary to Talk About Shop Small Wednesday in De Pere Today
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and Deputy Secretary Sam Rikkers will be shopping at De Pere businesses today (December 8th).
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