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State to provide money toward redeveloping former Brin site in Menasha
The City of Menasha is getting $250,000 in state money to redevelop the site of a former theater that burned down in 2018.
City of Menasha receives $250,000 state grant to support downtown redevelopment
The City of Menasha is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help revitalize the site of a former historic theater damaged by fire.
Here’s how many jobs Rockline Industries’ $19.7 million expansion is expected to create
Rockline Industries' $19.7 million expansion is expected to create 54 jobs in the next three years and could also indirectly create an additional 25 jobs in the region, according to a news release Monday from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
Menomonie’s Donut Sam’s earns statewide recognition
Donut Sam’s took top honors in the Best New Business at the event, which was hosted by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The awards ceremony recognized the efforts by Wisconsin Main Street volunteers and staff for their historic preservation and downtown economic development efforts of communities in Wisconsin in 2020.
Rockline expands operations in Sheboygan
Rockline Industries Inc., a family-owned wet wipe manufacturer, is expanding a factory in Sheboygan—a $19.7 million project expected to create 54 jobs over the next three years.
Village of Lena receives $110,000 state grant to support expansion of downtown catering business
The Village of Lena received a $110,000 state grant to assist in expanding the Wooden Shoe Bar & Grill located in downtown Lena.
28 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Labs Grants
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) today announced that 28 school districts throughout the state have been awarded a total of more than $635,000 in grants to establish or expand local fabrication laboratory (fab lab) facilities.
Downtown Fond du Lac, Ripon recognized in 2020 Wisconsin Main Street Awards for revitalization
WEDC recently recognized Fond du Lac County businesses in the 30th Wisconsin Main Street Awards for revitalization, COVID-19 response and exemplary service.
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