Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Gov. Evers, DCF Report Steep Decline in Child Care Affordability, Call for Increased Support for Child Care Counts

New DCF report finds affordable child care slots for families using state subsidy dropped by nearly 25 percent between 2022 and 2023

Gov. Evers Announces Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Releases Final Action Plan

AI action plan prioritizes strategies to build state’s competitive edge

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Record Planned Capital Investments in Wisconsin

WEDC assistance to generate more than $2.4 billion worth of investments across the state

Governor Evers Appoints Pamela Boivin to WEDC Board of Directors

State Officials Celebrate $49 Million Tech Hub Investment

Sen. Baldwin and Gov. Evers visit MATC to tout huge impact on state's jobs and economy.

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Celebrate Wisconsin’s Official Selection as a Tech Hub at Milwaukee Area Technical College

Wisconsin holds major lead in drive toward electrification

Report calls for closer ties between state’s manufacturing, R&D sectors

City Hiring GRAEF For Northridge Mall Replacement Design

Plan calls for a market analysis and many different options for development. Public input sought.

GOP Legislators Release Funds for Communities Losing 2-Year UW Schools

Gov. Evers has been pushing Joint Finance to release $20 million in aid approved in March.

Bronzeville Creative Arts & Tech Hub Wins Key Approval

Plan Commission approves design for mixed-used complex including affordable housing.

Summerfest Tech Sees Big Results for Seventh Annual Conference with Record Number of Registrants, Expanded Programming, and More

Gov. Evers, WEDC Request Release of $7.5 Million to Establish U.S. Regional Tech Hub, Grow State’s Biohealth Economy and Create Jobs

Beloit Company Plans Move to St. Francis

Advanced manufacturer, Lean Design Werks, would clean up polluted property with state and county aid and relocate.

Wisconsin Wins $49 Million Tech Hub Grant

With a focus on personalized medicine, officials say grant will create thousands of jobs, billions in investment.

WEDC recognized for excellence in financial transparency

Government Finance Officers Association honors WEDC for 11th year

Historic Mayville building gets Main Street Makeover

WEDC helps small family business spruce up downtown space

September Construction Start Targeted For Harbor District Apartments

Mixed-income building will include new public water feature on E. Greenfield Avenue.

Gov. Evers, Department of Tourism Announce Wisconsin Tourism Sees Another Record-Breaking Year

Tourism generated $25 billion in total economic impact in 2023, surpassing state’s previous record for the second year in a row

Baldwin Makes Final Pitch to Biden Administration to Fund Wisconsin Tech Hub

Baldwin’s private meeting with Secretary Raimondo comes after she helped create Tech Hubs program and secure Wisconsin’s designation

Gov. Evers Appoints Three Regents to the UW Board of Regents

$100M Wisconsin Investment Fund to Focus on Tech, Biohealth Startups

Public-private venture will be biggest investment in startups in state history.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $100 Million Investment in Wisconsin Startups and Entrepreneurs

&Wisconsin Investment Fund partnerships include focus on tech, agriculture, manufacturing, and biohealth

Evers Urges Legislators to Release Funds for Communities Losing UW Branches

Legislature passed budget with $20 million for economic loss due to campus closures.

Evers Requests Release of $25 Million for Child Care and Tourism

Yet another battle between governor and Republican legislators over funding allocations.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Request Release of $15 Million to Support Child Care Providers Statewide

Request builds upon governor’s continued efforts to support state workforce, lower child care costs for working families, and prevent state child care industry closures

Gov. Evers, WEDC Request the Release of $10 Million Designed to Promote Wisconsin as a Premiere Host for Large-Scale Events

Governor’s request comes as the state celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week

Trade missions offer Wisconsin businesses the chance to grow globally

WEDC will lead seven missions to eight countries in 2024-25

Microsoft’s Wisconsin Data Center Now A $3.3 Billion Project

Will create 2,000 jobs. And Microsoft will establish AI Institute at UWM.

Milwaukee Reaches The Hard Part of Demolishing Northridge Mall

Demolition nearly complete for former Boston Store.

UW-Platteville Vacating Richland Campus

Democrats blame Republicans for cutting UW system funding.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Nestlé Purina’s $195 Million Expansion of Jefferson Factory

Project will create 100 new high-paying jobs, qualify for up to $1.7 million in performance-based incentives

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Awarded $62 Million Federal Solar for All Grant

Funding to help fund solar systems for low- and moderate-income households

Wisconsin Main Street success stories celebrated at 33rd annual awards event

At Green Bay awards ceremony, WEDC salutes top 2023 revitalization projects

WEDC announces development-ready designation for Marshfield’s Yellowstone Industrial Park

Well-situated site is the 23rd to earn state certification

Gov. Evers Signs Legislation to Support Holocaust Education, Expand Emergency Detention and Urgent Crisis Care Facilities Statewide

It’s #InnovationSzn: Milky Way Tech Hub Debuts 2024 Accelerator Program to Empower Startup Founders

‘Top Chef’ Premiere Dished Up Praise For Milwaukee, The Dairy State

The season's first episode highlighted Milwaukee's Lupi & Iris, Blu and a handful of local personalities.

Gov. Evers Signs Historic Legislation to Support and Expand Wisconsin’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Senate confirms WHEDA Board members

See Inside Fiserv’s New Headquarters

Company is painting the town orange says CEO. Its headquarters is decorated with the Bucks' championship court.

Baldwin Calls on Biden to Fund Wisconsin Tech Hub, Applauds State’s New Application

Push comes after Baldwin helped secure Wisconsin’s designation as a Biohealth Tech Hub under the CHIPS and Science Act

Expanding housing opportunities in rural Wisconsin

Projects in Ladysmith, Elkhart Lake and Rhinelander highlight efforts to address workforce needs

Evers Administration Encourages PPP Borrowers to Apply for Loan Forgiveness by March 3 Deadline

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin has been Selected by U.S. Department of Energy for Rural Clean Energy Demonstrations 

Collaborative partnerships between local and Tribal government and industry will bring economic and clean energy benefits to rural Wisconsin communities

New Plan Would Save Former Acapulco Restaurant Building

And a new brunch restaurant would fill the popular restaurant's space.

Gov. Evers Signs Bill Providing Grant to Support Wisconsin’s Regional Biohealth Tech Hub

Baldwin Successfully Pushes Biden Administration to Support Northern Wisconsin Businesses Hurt by Lack of Winter Snow

Businesses in areas designated by the federal Small Business Administration can apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Juneau Count

Funds Will Support Contamination Assessment

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Approve $10 Million in Grants to Eight Projects Promoting Harbor Maintenance

Harbor grants support economies along Mississippi River and Great Lakes

Unlock export growth with an International Market Access Grant

Companies have until March 15 to apply for grant funds

WEDC Board Approves Tax Incentives For A.Y. McDonald Expansion in Grant County

Investment in rural communities will create new high-paying jobs

Gov. Evers, Members of Evers Administration Celebrate Grand Opening of Child Care Center in Sturgeon Bay

WestRock To Open Converting Facility in Southeast Wisconsin

Company to Make Investment in Pleasant Prairie, WI

Microsoft Gives UWM $1.2 Million for Connected Systems Institute at UWM

WEDC awards more than $1 million to entrepreneurship groups

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Stone & Swan to Lead MMSD Governing Body in 2024

Kwik Trip continues to expand operations in Wisconsin

Company can earn up to $41 million in tax credits for job creation, investment

Supervisors Back Grant for Abandoned Building Redevelopment

Long-vacant, Near-West-Side building to be transformed into larger, subsidized apartments.

Celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship in Kenosha’s Uptown

WEDC Secretary Hughes announces grant, visits small businesses

Diverse businesses and leaders honored at 2023 MARKETPLACE

Governor’s Awards recognize excellence in business

City of Sturgeon Bay receives $250,000 state grant to support waterfront plaza

WEDC investment to help fund community gathering place in downtown Sturgeon Bay

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Announce $1.9 Million Federal Grant to Aid Wisconsin Entrepreneurs

Funds will support legal, financial advice for more than 1,100 businesses

Developer Plans To Save Long-Vacant Building

Jason Waters has big plans to overhaul Near West Side building.

Shop Small Wisconsin, support local this holiday season

WEDC officials will visit locally owned businesses and vibrant downtowns

Brownfield Grant Will Help Get Walker’s Point Apartments Started

New Land moving forward with Via on 5th Street.

WEDC grants support innovation, entrepreneurs

Investment will supercharge building of Regional Tech Hub

17 businesses named as finalists for 2023 MARKETPLACE Wisconsin awards

Winners will be announced at Dec. 7 conference

Gov. Evers Announces Microsoft Makes Major Investment in Wisconsin

The development brings jobs, investments, and skilling programs to the region

gener8tor and Sherman Phoenix announce gener8tor Art x Sherman Phoenix 2023 Fall Cohort

Nine Milwaukee artists receive grants and mentorship

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence

30 task force members, national AI experts set to convene at public task force meeting Oct. 30 in Madison

2023 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards honor exporting success and promotion

Badger Technology Group, MacDonald & Owen Lumber Company, S3 AeroDefense and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin recognized

Baldwin Announces Wisconsin Selected as a Tech Hub

Wisconsin designated as Biohealth Tech Hub under the Baldwin-supported CHIPS and Science Act

Summit brings leaders ‘Together’ to build an economy for all

WEDC event celebrates innovative workforce solutions

City of La Crosse receives $217,900 state grant to support housing construction initiative

WEDC Secretary and CEO visits Fifth Ward Residences to celebrate housing initiative

Dove Healthcare receives $75,000 state grant to support expansion of Healthcare Workforce Training Institute

WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes visits Chippewa Falls Healthcare Workforce Training Institute to celebrate grand opening

FlexRide Launches Childcare Transportation

City-to-suburb transportation service aims to help working people access childcare.

Diverse businesses encouraged to attend MARKETPLACE Wisconsin

Discounted early-bird registration available through Nov. 1

Secretary Hughes celebrates groundbreaking for Saukville’s Northern Gateway Community Collective

WEDC is supporting the development with up to $1.1 million in tax credits for new American Orthodontics facility

Baldwin Highlights Support for Bringing Tech Hub to Wisconsin with Stops in Madison and Milwaukee

Baldwin championed creation of Tech Hub program to spur regional-innovation, develop new technology, and create jobs in CHIPS and Science Act

North Avenue Market Founder Reflects on First Year

Four-day anniversary celebration set for early September.

Bipartisan Legislative Task Force Takes On Artificial Intelligence

Other task forces will address childhood obesity and human trafficking, Vos announces.

WEDC recognized for excellence in financial reporting

Government Finance Officers Association recognizes WEDC for tenth year

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence

New Arts Organization Opening On Mitchell Street

With a makerspace, artist-in-residence program, cafe, goal is a hub for creative community.

Wisconsin establishes consortium to expand its lead in biohealth

Group will enhance collaboration among public and private partners and speed innovation

Pedestrian Pathway Creates New Event Space in West Allis

$27,931 WEDC grant funds vibrant spaces in downtown West Allis

WEDC Secretary Hughes celebrates Mosinee hotel

Downtown Cobblestone Hotel & Suites will be economic spark

WEDC Secretary Hughes tours Imaginarium

A $250,000 WEDC grant is helping Wausau develop children’s museum

WEDC awards nearly $1 million to entrepreneurship groups

Applications now open for next round of funding

Baldwin, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Businesses’ Intellectual Property from Foreign Theft

Bipartisan legislation tackles threat to intellectual property that costs the U.S. economy up to $600 billion annually

Historic train depot becomes community gathering spot

Café combines coffee and history with help from WEDC

Democrat Will Challenge Rep. Van Orden

Eau Claire business owner Rebecca Cooke to run for 3rd District Congressional District that flipped Republican in 2022.

Summerfest Tech Finds Success with its Sixth Annual Conference for Tech Leaders

Milwaukee’s premier summer tech event grew to three days in 2023 and registered thousands of attendees from 29 states and 16 countries.

Evers, Vos Argue Over Amended State Budget

Evers reshaped budget with 51 partial vetoes, trades words with Republicans.

Gov. Evers Signs 2023-25 Biennial Budget Making Historic Investments in Communities, Expanding Affordable Housing Statewide, Addressing PFAS

Gov. Evers enacts budget with over 50 line-item vetoes to provide child care and housing grants, target tax relief to working families, among others

City of Port Washington receives $187,000 state grant to support revitalizing city gateway

WEDC investment to help fund renovation of abandoned lot into Hollander Chocolate headquarters

Gov. Evers Appoints Willie Smith to the WEDC Board of Directors

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation

Commission will advise on the creation of the Green Innovation Fund to leverage public and private financing to invest in environmental and clean energy solutions

Milwaukee Tool Paints Downtown Red

Company's new Westown office is a beacon of red.

The New State Will Have New Cafe

Daddy's Soul Food owners will run cafe at redeveloped all-ages rock club at 26th and State.