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State gives Urban League $585,000 for business accelerator, job training
The Urban League of Greater Madison has received two grants totaling nearly $600,000 to support underrepresented entrepreneurs and job seekers, the organization announced at a press conference on Friday.
WEDC grant helps Urban League aid startups
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has awarded the Urban League of Greater Madison a $400,000 Capital Catalyst grant to help the organization launch its Black Business Hub Accelerator Fund.
Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Heartland Produce Groundbreaking on New $29 Million Facility in Kenosha
WEDC supported Heartland Produce breaks ground on new $29 million headquarters and distribution facility in Kenosha.
Gov. Evers Announces Groundbreaking $130 Million Investment in Workforce Solutions
New workforce programs build on successes and incentivize new solutions to workforce challenges GREEN BAY — Gov. Tony [...]
PartsBadger LLC expands in Cedarburg
PartsBadger LLC, an online machine shop, is expanding its facility in Cedarburg—a $1.55 million project expected to create 26 jobs over the next three years.
Now available: Episode 4 of the Wisconsin Employer Vaccine Forum
In a series focused on how employers can help build public support for COVID-19 vaccines, the fourth episode addresses how and why to create a culture of safety, trust and transparency in workplace communication.
Connecting workers with jobs in southeast Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is assisting a pilot program to help workers fill in the “last mile” between public transit and their jobs in the Milwaukee area.
City of Milwaukee receives $150,000 state grant to support Milwaukee Public Museum plans
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) is receiving a $150,000 state grant to assist in the site investigation of a property located in Milwaukee.
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