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Now available: Episode 5 of the Wisconsin Employer Vaccine Forum
The discussion addresses how the pandemic landscape has changed with the Delta variant and how vaccination rates can impact the economy.
Co-op takes CSA model to next level with WEDC help
A group of Southern Wisconsin farmers and food producers are opening the Community Kitchen Co-op, which will use a community supported agriculture (CSA) model to provide fully prepared locally sourced meals, bakery, dairy, eggs and more to subscribers.
Village of Orfordville receives $250,000 state grant to support redevelopment of vacant downtown site
The Village of Orfordville is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help redevelop a vacant lot located downtown.
Couleecap seeks entrepreneurs for 2021 pop-up shop program in Viroqua
Couleecap is offering a low-risk opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs across the region to make their vision a reality and test their ideas in a retail market setting.
High levels of interest seen for WEDC grant program
A little over a week into the application period for the Main Street Bounceback Grants program, regional economic development groups are seeing high levels of interest from local businesses.
Village of Arena receives $250,000 state grant to support redevelopment of elementary school
The Village of Arena is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help redevelop the former Arena Community Elementary School.
An $11 million upgrade to a downsized Heidel House Hotel
Two years after its closing, the Heidel House is ready to create new memories with the hope of attracting 25,000 to 35,000 guests a year.
Fun, food and financial benefits ease workforce challenges
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes visited Acuity Insurance’s Sheboygan headquarters today to highlight the company’s innovative investments in their employees and unique workplace culture.
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