Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Creating a workforce to build healthier communities

With help from Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant, UW-Eau Claire, Mayo Clinic, and others hope to train new generation of health care workers, teachers

New skills open up manufacturing opportunities

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant project aims to help workers get the skills needed to thrive in advanced manufacturing

Gov. Evers Pledges State Support for Wisconsin Paper, Forest Production Industry’s Federal Grant Application

State would provide up to $8.2 million in matching funds to secure $100 million federal grant

Gov. Evers Welcomes Grand Craft Boats to Wisconsin

Custom boat builder will employ up to 20 skilled workers in Genoa City

Child care workers keep economy moving

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant to help Madison Area Technical College train workers and assess child care needs

Homegrown entrepreneurs

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant will help Kenosha create the next generation of diverse business owners

Building careers while incarcerated

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant will bring new educational opportunities, workforce support to incarcerated individuals

Credits toward careers

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant will allow Sauk Prairie schools to train students for careers, help workers upskill and keep key industries moving forward

Officials Say Wisconsin Finished Second On $20 Billion Intel Campus

Plus: Comparing the Intel and Foxconn proposals. And a recap of week's real estate news.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Highlight Affordable Housing and Access to Healthcare in Southwest Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers and WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes announce grant for Prairie du Chien, visit expanded dental clinic in Dodgeville

City of Milton receives $88,800 state grant to support transformation of downtown building

WEDC investment to help fund renovation in distressed area

Finding resources for rural Wisconsin

Ruralwi.com to serve as a hub for rural residents and communities

City of Dodgeville receives $250,000 state grant to support expansion of dental clinic

WEDC investment to allow clinic to treat more underserved patients

Foxconn Qualifies For $29 Million Tax Credits

Project meets benchmarks for state aid for first time since 2018.

WEDC Awards Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute with 2021 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Award for Outstanding Small Business

Wikoff Color Corporation establishes new facility in Lisbon

Project will create 25 jobs, additional $5.4 million capital investment

Silicon Valley Company Expanding In Milwaukee

OpenGov plans to grow office in Walker's Point to 100 employees.

Governor Tony Evers Tours Stratatech production facility with DSPS Secretary Dawn Crim, UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank

The company that grew from a UW–Madison discovery in 1996 is manufacturing StrataGraft, a synthetic skin-graft replacement material for burn victim treatment

Software firm growing Milwaukee office with WEDC help

OpenGov plans to add 65 employees, invest $400,000

Strengthening Wisconsin’s paper, forest products industry

WEDC applauds Georgia Pacific investment in Green Bay mill

State Unemployment Hits Three-Year Low

New report shows the unemployment rate fell to 3% in November.

Village of East Troy receives $250,000 state grant for downtown building

WEDC investment aids construction of a project that will introduce two minority-owned businesses

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $60 Million in Projects Aimed at Developing Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges

12 regional projects through Workforce Innovation Grants will help bolster Wisconsin workforce in counties across the state

2021 MARKETPLACE Community Economic Development Awards recognize notable business and community leaders

WEDC provides recognition to top supporters of minority-, woman- and veteran-owned businesses

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $150,000 Grant for Computer Science Education Pilot Program

WEDC locating its offices in Urban League’s Black Business Hub

Connects economic development with small business to give entrepreneurs easier access to state resources

Gov. Evers Appoints Jack Salzwedel to the WEDC Board of Directors

Governor Evers, WEDC Secretary Hughes Encourage Everyone to ‘Shop Small Wisconsin’ This Holiday Season

Taking part in Shop Small Wisconsin helps keep local businesses thriving

New look for WEDC Mini-Makeover Contest winner Plush Clothing

Racine plus size clothing boutique shows off new style for holiday shopping

City of Spooner receives $119,000 state grant to support a new green space

WEDC investment to help transform former post office into a new green space that will link popular destinations

Sas-Pérez Appointed to WHEDA Board

VIA CDC director Brianna Sas-Pérez joins powerful affordable housing board.

City of Sun Prairie receives $250,000 state grant to support redevelopment of downtown property

WEDC investment to help fund redevelopment for Glass Nickel Pizza

State Agencies To Host Virtual Listening Sessions For Wisconsin Environmental Equity Dashboard

Community Listening Sessions To Be Held Nov. 2, 4 And 6

Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants

WEDC expects to award grants to 20 districts; deadline is Jan.7

Business Groups Push Evers For Worker Recruitment Campaign

State instead spending $100 million to remove barriers like a lack of transportation or affordable child care.

Milwaukee Tool Readying Downtown Office

Facade of 1978 building is being substantially altered.

Podcast Production Company Opens Downtown Studio, Office

Podcamp Media leases space at top of Colby Abbot Building.

Podcast Production Agency “Podcamp Media” Opens New Studio in Downtown Milwaukee

Studio Build-Out Is Supported by a WEDC Bounceback Grant and Applauded by State and Local Economic Development Leaders

Small Business Owner Joins Race to Replace Rep. Ron Kind

Rebecca Cooke, of Eau Claire, running for 3rd congressional seat. Kind not seeking re-election.

Racine business wins fall Mini-Makeover Contest

Plush Clothing to receive merchandising makeover with help from WEDC

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Environmental Equity Tool to Assess Environmental and Public Health Needs Statewide

Upcoming listening sessions will help state develop tool with input from local communities

WEDC Issuing Grants To Address State’s Labor Challenges

State development corporation providing grants up to $10 million for workforce development projects.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Custom Boat Manufacturer Relocating to Wisconsin

Grand Craft moving operations from Michigan to southeastern Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, WEDC Kick-Off Wisconsin Tech Month in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $4.5 Million to Support Expansion in Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry

Foxconn Picks Ohio Over Wisconsin

Company will buy former GM factory to build electric vehicles.

Ranell Washington Will Lead WHEDA Board

Washington, an experienced banker, replaces Ivan Gamboa.

Gov. Evers, WEDC, DATCP, Local Officials Join Taiwanese Trade Officials in Highlighting Global Appeal of Wisconsin Ginseng

Conference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions

Mayor says residents fear buses bring crime, but that it isn't true.

Gov. Evers Announces Generac Expansion in Wisconsin, Creating 700 New Jobs

Supporting Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial spirit

New grant program designed to test innovative ideas

WEDC recognized for excellence in financial reporting

Government Finance Officers Association recognizes WEDC for eighth consecutive year

WEDC aid allows historic renovations to move forward

Project is largest on record for Columbus’ downtown

The Latino Chamber of Commerce of SE WI Announces Powerful Speakers for 2nd Latino Economic Unsummit

How Kleefisch Failed On Foxconn

As Lt. Governor she recruited the Taiwanese company and failed to protect taxpayers.

Dr. John Swallow, President of Carthage College, to Serve as Chair of the Higher Education Regional Alliance

City of Waupaca receives $118,000 state grant to support redevelopment of Main Street building

WEDC investment to help fund mixed-use development

State Businesses Offering Worker Incentives

Uline offers new workers year-end bonus of $8,000. Others offer increased pay, flexible work conditions.

Convening aims for needed change in early childhood education system

Greater Milwaukee Foundation continues ‘A Milwaukee for All’ series Sept. 17

Barrett, Kind Had 59 Years Experience

Exit of mayor and congressman makes room for new generation of leaders.

Co-op takes CSA model to next level with WEDC help

Community Kitchen Co-op shares feature everything from dinners to dessert

Gov. Evers, WEDC Highlight Trade Data Report Showing Wisconsin’s Continued Economic Rebound

Exports continue to bounce back strong in first six months of 2021, state sees a more than 18 percent growth compared to 2020

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Rail Project to Help Spur $10 Million Investment, 40 New Jobs in Walworth County

Village of Arena receives $250,000 state grant to support redevelopment of elementary school

WEDC investment to help fund mixed-use development

Fisker Wants State Law Changed For Potential Foxconn Car Factory

The electric vehicle company wants to sell cars directly, as opposed to Wisconsin's franchise dealer system.

Apply now for 2021 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards

Businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans are eligible

WEDC tours unique retail businesses to announce Main Street Bounceback Grant Program

$10,000 grants will support businesses that move into vacant commercial spaces

Foxconn Wants a New Subsidy?

Deal to build electric cars for Fisker may depend on yet another taxpayer giveaway.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Secretary Hughes, Local Leaders Celebrate Opening of Nexus Pharmaceuticals’ New Manufacturing Facility in Pleasant Prairie

WEDC grant helps Urban League aid startups

Black Business Hub Accelerator Fund will support diverse entrepreneurs

Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Heartland Produce Groundbreaking on New $29 Million Facility in Kenosha

WEDC supports project with up to $500,000 in tax credits

PartsBadger LLC expands in Cedarburg

New expansion will create 26 jobs, entail $1.55 million in capital investment

Latino Chamber Partners With Community Advocates To Launch Revolving Loan Fund For Small Businesses

Program to address needs of small businesses in the Latino Community in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Strikes Out On Building New USPS Truck

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Milwaukee Public Museum Project Receives State Grant

$150,000 grant supports site clearing, environmental investigation.

City Of Milwaukee Receives $150,000 State Grant To Support Milwaukee Public Museum Plans

WEDC investment to help fund site investigation for redevelopment.

Three BIDs Hiring New Executive Directors

Liz Brodek's departure creates two vacancies. King Drive also hiring after Deshea Agee's exit.

Gov. Evers Expresses Disappointment After Assembly Fails to Adopt Bipartisan Amendment Supporting Verso, Park Falls Paper Mills

Failure to adopt amendment proposed by bipartisan coalition jeopardizes federal funds, paper mill support

Family dairy farm finds sweet success

Udder Brothers’ Creamery allows brothers to keep milking

Unique Milwaukee housing project aims to build true community

With WEDC support, Community Within The Corridor will offer housing, child care, food resources, training and more

Great Ideas rewarded in WEDC’s inaugural Downtown Pitch Contest

Winner receives $10,000 to make their idea a reality, 12 regional finalists recognized

Main Street Makeover winner unveils new look

Family-owned clothing store makes updates to celebrate 75th anniversary.

Unique training program receives WEDC grant

SOFTEC Education will use $47,100 grant to offer entrepreneurship training

New Green Bay program gives entrepreneurs a ‘blueprint’ for success

WEDC grant will be used for training and funding new businesses

First Main Street Mini-Makeover Contest winner unveils new look

The Sow’s Ear in Verona reimagines indoor dining for Sow’s Ear Pantry

Deshea Agee Leaving King Drive BID

Executive director leaving to pursue undisclosed new opportunity.

Black-owned family business finds success in trucking

A loan fund supported by WEDC help solve critical cash flow problems

Historic King Drive BID #8 Celebrates Accomplishments of Departing Executive Director

Announces local and national search for new leadership

Ald. Zamarripa encourages business owners to apply for Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant

Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant program now available for local businesses

Variety of local grant opportunities also available

City of Weyauwega receives $93,000 state grant to support redevelopment of vacant Main Street building

WEDC investment to help fund construction for commercial space and apartments

Downtown Office Building Sold to Milwaukee Tool

Company hopes to have 650 workers in downtown Milwaukee by end of 2021.

Gov. Evers Announces Application Dates for $420 Million in Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants

Participating businesses to receive $5,000; grant program to help up to 84,000 Wisconsin small businesses

Keeping Wisconsin’s restaurants open for business

Small Business Administration offers emergency funding to help hospitality businesses recover from the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic

City of Sturgeon Bay receives $250,000 state grant to support redevelopment of theater

WEDC investment to help fund rehabilitation of the Third Avenue Playhouse

A Northwest Side Hub for Minority Entrepreneurs

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Pilot Program to Test SpaceX Internet Service in Eau Claire County

Rural residents, businesses will test Starlink service

Foxconn Shows Folly of Cheesehead Revolution

Walker, Ryan, Priebus pushed business-friendly policies. The result: an abysmal failure.

City of Menasha receives $250,000 state grant to support downtown redevelopment

WEDC investment to help fund construction for new commercial space and apartments

Rockline expands operations in Sheboygan

Expansion will create 54 jobs, $19.7 million capital investment