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Kwik Trip plans $151 million expansion of La Crosse-area food production, office, distribution operations
The company’s plan includes expansion of its dairy, bakery and commissary operations in La Crosse, the purchase and renovation of an office building in Onalaska, and construction of a new distribution center.
Kwik Trip continues to expand operations in Wisconsin
Kwik Trip will invest more than $151 million to expand its operations at multiple locations throughout Wisconsin, creating more than 500 jobs by 2027 .
Celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship in Kenosha’s Uptown
The new development includes 71 workforce housing apartments along with commercial space and a new branch of the Kenosha Public Library, specifically devoted to children and increasing their reading skills.
Diverse businesses and leaders honored at 2023 MARKETPLACE
Awards are given to Wisconsin companies that are certified as a minority-owned business enterprise (MBE), woman-owned business enterprises (WBE) or disabled veteran-owned businesses (DVB), as well as individuals who work to support these businesses.
Community Leaders Participate in ‘Shop Small Wisconsin’
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) celebrated Shop Small Wisconsin season with several small businesses in downtown Wausau Wednesday.
City of Sturgeon Bay receives $250,000 state grant to support waterfront plaza
The state grant will support the construction of the Sturgeon Bay Plaza, a waterfront plaza and community space located in downtown Sturgeon Bay.
Sturgeon Bay advances waterfront development with $250,000 state grant
The grant from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) supports the construction of the Sturgeon Bay Plaza, a waterfront plaza and community space along underdeveloped waterfront area by the Door County Maritime Museum.
Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Announce $1.9 Million Federal Grant to Aid Wisconsin Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) has awarded the state of Wisconsin $1.9 million in technical assistance funding to support legal and financial advice for small businesses.
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