Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

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

Village of Lena receives $110,000 state grant to support expansion of downtown catering business

WEDC investment helps fund remodel of the Wooden Shoe

28 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Labs Grants

Council Okays $20 Million Milwaukee Tool Deal

Approved unanimously. Company wants to move quickly on occupying Westown building.

City of Green Lake receives $250,000 state grant to support redevelopment of hotel and resort

WEDC investment to help fund reopening of the Heidel House

Council Committee Amends Milwaukee Tool Deal

Reporting requirements on employee race, gender, residency and wages added.

All Sides Won On New Foxconn Deal

Evers, Foxconn and Robin Vos all hail a vastly different deal.

State Planning Small Business Recovery Grants

Evers vetoed GOP bills that would take control of federal relief funds.

DSPS Secretary-designee Dawn Crim Visits Wisconsin Mass Timber Company, Explores Environmental and Economic Impact of Updated Mass Timber Code Provisions

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

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

New Foxconn Deal Cuts Incentives By $2.77 Billion

State will provide company up to $80 million under drastically down-scaled deal.

Rep Hintz: Statement on Approval of Revised Foxconn Contract

Gov. Evers Announces Renegotiated Foxconn Contract to Save Taxpayers $2.77 Billion

$80 million, six-year agreement to guarantee taxpayer savings, protect local and state infrastructure investments, require job creation to receive incentives

Evers Announces New, Smaller Foxconn Deal

Company has failed to meet goals of original $4 billion agreement.

Historic Frank Lloyd Wright school to get new life as arts center

WEDC investment helps historic renovation of the Wyoming Valley School

Gov. Evers, Foxconn Reach New Agreement

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors set to review, approve agreement

Public Museum Seeking Environmental Cleanup Funds

Will be used to support demolition of one three warehouses on future museum site.

Drexel Building Supply, Inc. expands operations in New Berlin

New facility will create 50 jobs, $11 million capital investment

Granville Connection grant funding approved by Council

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis April 13, 2021

Bring big ideas to life downtown

WEDC contest offers $10,000 top prize for downtown business pitch

GOP Pushes Stimulus Approach Evers Already Vetoed

11 Republican bills try to dictate how governor allocates federal pandemic aid.

How The Milwaukee Tool Deal Works

Yes, it's $20 million in city cash for 2,000 downtown jobs, but that barely begins to describe the complex agreement.

Milky Way Tech Hub Accelerator Accepting Applications

Participating Startups to Receive up to $25,000

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $46 Million in Support to Small Businesses

Estimated 9,300 small businesses to receive $5,000 grants through ‘We’re All In’ program

WEDC releases report outlining state’s economic recovery strategy

Wisconsin Tomorrow: Building an Economy for All calls for investments in people

Verona business wins first Main Street Mini-Makeover Contest

The Sow’s Ear to receive merchandising makeover with help from WEDC

Connect with export partners in Poland via WEDC’s virtual trade venture

Companies that join the Wisconsin delegation for the virtual Global Trade Venture will receive personalized market insights and matchmaking.

Evers Has Chance to Stimulate Startups

But he needs to reconsider his “fund of funds” idea, consult experts.

Village of Argyle receives $250,000 state grant to support redevelopment of former Ford building

WEDC investment to help fund renovations for commercial space and apartments

Granville Connection takes step forward

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis March 24, 2021

Weather Shield expands operations in Park Falls

New expansion will create 40 jobs, $3.6 million capital investment

Gov. Evers, WEDC Host Roundtable on Economic Recovery and Opportunity with Small Business Owners, Farmers, and Agricultural Producers

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation CEO to go “On the Issues,” March 18

District 5 Businesses Received $1.2 Million in Covid-relief Grants from Milwaukee County

Gov. Evers Kicks Off Series of Badger Bounceback Live Sessions with Focus on Economic Recovery & Opportunity

Virtual listening session will cover topics including supporting small businesses and farmers, kickstarting innovation, and helping working families

City of Mineral Point receives $250,000 state grant to support development of winery

WEDC investment to help fund building and outdoor event space renovations

Baraboo plastics company expands to meet demand for COVID testing and medical supplies

Teel Plastics expected to add 59 jobs with a fourth location

State To Fund Road, Rails for Komatsu

$1.73 million helps fund lowering S. Kinnickinnic Ave. so trucks can get to huge Komatsu manufacturing campus.

Lawsuit Against Foxconn Dropped

Plaintiffs attorney withdraws suit, due to new information discovered, while preserving right to re-file case.

WEDC awards 13 grants to support entrepreneurship programs throughout Wisconsin

More than $500,000 awarded to groups helping startups thrive

Stella & Chewy’s expands operations in Oak Creek

New facility will create 245 jobs, draw $67.7 million in capital investment

Hintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project

Foxconn's partnership with Fisker Inc. the latest in long list of failures.

Gov. Evers, WEDC, PSC Announce $100,000 Grant to Assist Drone-based Broadband to Serve Students in Eagle River

State Should Invest in Creative Economy

Wisconsin ranks 50th in support for arts. That’s a missed opportunity for the state.

City of Mayville receives $137,500 state grant to support redevelopment of nonprofit coffeehouse

WEDC investment to help fund renovations for The Open Door Coffeehouse

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Badger Bounceback Plan to Help Families and Businesses

Village of Hixton receives $233,000 state grant to support redevelopment of commercial building

WEDC investment to help fund construction of new Sampson Heating & Air Conditioning building

Gov. Evers’ Badger Bounceback Agenda Receives Bipartisan Praise, Support

Town of Cable receives $250,000 state grant to redevelop idle resort site

WEDC funding to help support former Telemark Lodge Property

Gov. Evers Delivers 2021-23 Biennial Budget Message

Gov. Evers Announces Badger Bounceback Budget Investments to Support Small Business, Kickstart Innovation

Governor proposes $200 million to assist small businesses in recovering from COVID-19 pandemic