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Ashland’s Moores on Main gets a new look
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary Melissa “Missy” Hughes visited Superior between stops to Siren and Ashland.
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes stroll through Superior businesses
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary Melissa “Missy” Hughes visited Superior between stops to Siren and Ashland.
Main Street Makeover winner unveils new look
Moores on Main in downtown Ashland unveiled its new look today following the completion of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC’s) sixth annual Main Street Makeover Contest.
Unique training program receives WEDC grant
A unique training program that prepares students to be heavy equipment operators in just six weeks is the first winner of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC’s) Entrepreneurship Support Grants targeting programs working with diverse and underrepresented populations.
Milwaukee startup accelerator The Blueprint expanding to Green Bay
The Blueprint, an accelerator that invests in startups and provides training and mentorship, is launching a program based at the Urban Hub co-working space in downtown Green Bay, according to a Monday announcement.
New Green Bay program gives entrepreneurs a ‘blueprint’ for success
A successful seed accelerator program based in Milwaukee is heading north with help from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and its Key Strategic Partners.
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program receives $448,000 state grant to support development of housing units
The Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc. (SWCAP) is receiving a $448,000 state grant to assist in property redevelopment located on Madison’s north side.
Workshop on public art, design and placemaking held in Osceola
The Osceola Main Street Organization hosted Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) spring Main Street Workshop on Public Art, Design, & Placemaking at the Discovery Center. The workshop is intended to help invigorate and inspire residents as the community embarks on their Downtown Streetscape Planning process.
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