Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Former WEDC CEO Missy Hughes Enters Race For Governor

Hughes says her experience makes her different than other candidates.

Crowley Announces More Small Business Grants

10 more area businesses receive funds from county.

Legislators Propose Tax Incentives to Attract German Company

Company would partner on Hayward plant turning wood pulp into aviation fuel.

WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes Resigns

Will she run for governor?

Local Businesses Awarded $100,000 in Grants

10 small businesses helped by new county economic development program.

Crowley Launches Small Business Grant Program, Announces First Winner

County providing funding for brick-and-mortar businesses.

Democrat Missy Hughes Launches Candidacy for Governor

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Second Round of “Building Bridges” Grants for Local Small Businesses

The Building Bridges Program provides grants and resources to support small businesses and commercial corridor activation in Milwaukee County

Gov. Evers, Microsoft Officials Announce New $4 Billion Investment in Mount Pleasant Datacenter 

Microsoft’s $7 billion total investment will help make Wisconsin home to the world’s most powerful AI datacenter

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration, Congress to Save Federal Programs That Support Small Businesses

Critical programs supporting small businesses and technology innovation set to end this month unless reauthorized by Republican-controlled Congress

Gov. Evers Announces WEDC Secretary and CEO Hughes to Leave Evers Administration

Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Record Year of Investments in Wisconsin Businesses and Communities

WEDC invested over $91 million toward tax incentives, grants, and loans to local communities and businesses in fiscal year 2025, the highest volume of investment from WEDC in past five years