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Wisconsin has real momentum—from Main Street to the global stage—and the proof is in the blog posts. Every day, Wisconsinites are getting creative, strategic, and connected, teaming up with WEDC to find new ways to bring their visions to life—and finding success in their businesses and communities in the process. Click to get to know some of these creative Wisconsinites or scroll down to see the latest in Wisconsin economic development insights and news.
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Finding a place for everyone in tech
Early in Nadiyah Johnson’s career as a computer scientist, she discovered that for many people—including people of color and women—the technology industry wasn’t an entirely comfortable space.
WEDC grant helps Urban League aid startups
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.
Register now for the 40th annual MARKETPLACE conference
WEDC is hosting the 40th annual MARKETPLACE Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development, with virtual meetings Dec. 7 and in-person events Dec. 8 and 9 at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.
Co-op takes CSA model to new level with WEDC help
A group of southern Wisconsin farmers and food producers have opened the Community Kitchen Co-op, which uses a community-supported agriculture (CSA) model to provide fully prepared locally sourced meals, bakery, dairy, eggs and more to subscribers.
Connecting Wisconsin to Africa
Of the world’s 10 fastest-growing national economies, seven are in Africa—but not one African country currently makes the list of Wisconsin’s top 30 export partners.
Fab labs help kids, communities learn and thrive
What began five years ago as a chance to involve school kids in science, technology, engineering, art and math has grown to engage an entire Door County community.
Grants add life to Wisconsin’s Main Streets
Main Street Bounceback helps entrepreneurs open businesses in vacant commercial properties
Best practices, resources help wipe out contaminants to keep buildings safe
The potential for contaminants in the buildings where we live and work has always been a concern, whether it’s mold in our walls or foundations, lead in our paint or drinking water or asbestos in our insulation or floor tiles. This concern has become even more prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many of us have been working from home and spending more time indoors.
