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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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Agropur builds cheese factory in northeast Wisconsin
The Canada-based company is the largest dairy cooperative in North America, and one of the top 20 worldwide; the new manufacturing facility is its second-largest investment in U.S. operations.
Wisconsin’s strength in water technology highlighted at trade show
Representatives of WEDC and The Water Council cohosted the Global Center space at WEFTEC to highlight Wisconsin's status as a global leader in water technology. Wisconsin is [...]
Adams YMCA supports workforce participation, community health
The Adams YMCA-Aspirus Health Center opened Aug. 30 and within four weeks, more than 500 people became members, ranging in age from 8 to 88, said President and CEO Bret Salscheider. For most of the area’s residents, it is their first access to a local health and fitness facility, with strength training machines, group classes and wellness consultations.
Enterprise Zone credits help power Generac expansion
A Waukesha-based energy technology company is expanding its Wisconsin operations by investing an additional $53 million and creating more than 700 jobs.
Igniting the entrepreneurial spirit
Applications are being accepted through Oct. 29 for a grant program that funds organizations that assist entrepreneurs.
Looking to business incubators for new tenants
For property owners and managers with commercial spaces to fill, it’s worth keeping an eye on local business incubators for potential tenants ready to ‘hatch’ and move into their own space.
Tin Cat Studio joins Amery’s downtown revival
It’s no secret that the continuing loss of manufacturing and agricultural jobs has brought economic hardship to many areas of rural Wisconsin. While small town main streets have been [...]
Grant helps a delicious idea expand, despite the pandemic
Bill Schwartz and Jeff Davidson are two self-described “computer geeks” and serial entrepreneurs from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. In the late 1990s, as the internet exploded, they developed an educational [...]
