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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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We’re All In Grants provide nearly $240 million total to Wisconsin small businesses hardest hit by COVID-19 pandemic
Almost 55,000 Wisconsin small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic received approximately $240 million last year through the We’re All In Grant Program—the largest direct-aid program for small businesses in WEDC history,Governor Tony Evers, WEDC, and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) recently announced.
Upper-floor housing on Main Street
By Joe Lawniczak – Wisconsin Main Street Upper-floor space ready for renovation in Fond du Lac Upper-floor housing downtown can conjure up many images. Some might envision seedy, run-down [...]
Successful events during the pandemic
Creating a sense of normalcy and bringing the community together has always been an important goal for the Main Street districts around Wisconsin, but the lingering threat of COVID-19, [...]
Revitalization success stories
As our state, nation and world cope with a pandemic on a scale never before seen in our lifetimes, it has taken a toll on our health, our thinking, our economy and our communities. COVID-19 has also changed—perhaps forever—the the way we do business; interact with each other; and design the places we live, work and entertain. Some businesses, due to their nature, were able to easily adapt by providing window or curbside service, taking sales online or working from home. Others, such as salons, taverns, gyms, concert halls and sports venues, have had to shut down completely until further notice.
Event planning during a pandemic
With most communities canceling events and unsure when they will be able to resume programming in light of the pandemic, WEDC’s downtown development team is offering some ideas for how communities can adapt. These include a focus on smaller events and virtual events, as well as events that can be planned in a short amount of time—so communities can adopt creative strategies instead of simply going the whole summer without any events.
The Blueprint accelerator launches fifth cohort of tech entrepreneurs
The Milwaukee-based accelerator aims to be a hub for information, resources and capital for urban entrepreneurs.
Wayfinding 2020: Community Signage for Today’s Main Street
By Joe Lawniczak, Wisconsin Main Street It seems there are few areas of life that aren’t being revolutionized by technology, and travel is no different. People rarely read maps [...]
Milwaukee Tool’s regional impact grows through R&D facility, other expansions
With multiple recent expansions of its presence in Wisconsin, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. is primed to reach its goal of $5 billion in annual revenue in 2020 and cement its position as a key global player in the power equipment market. In October, it opened a $32 million research and development center on its Brookfield campus and expanded its Mukwonago manufacturing facility. In December, it announced the acquisition of additional office and research space in Menomonee Falls.
