Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

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

Ashland business wins Main Street Makeover Contest

Moores on Main to receive up to $10,000 to help give business facelift

City of Madison receives $250,000 state grant to redevelop idle site

WEDC funding to help support Westgate Mall redevelopment

New round of WEDC grants to focus on aid to diverse entrepreneurs

Organizations working with minority, women and LGBTQ businesses encouraged to apply for the targeted Entrepreneurship Support Grants

Gov. Evers Proposes Legalizing Marijuana, Investing Portion of Revenue in Equity Initiatives and Rural Schools

Governor’s proposal regulates and taxes marijuana much like alcohol, generates more than $165 million annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2023

Gov. Evers Unveils Historic Investment Proposal for Wisconsin’s Agriculture Economy and Farm Families

Governor’s 2021-23 biennial budget to include more than $43 million investment in agricultural industry

Vos and Wanggaard Continue to Gaslight Public on Foxconn Development

“Foxconn is failing to fulfill financial obligations in Mount Pleasant while local spending continues in preparation for a factory that is not happening.”

Robin Vos Will Solve Foxconn Fiasco

Assembly Speaker has toured the plant and Foxconn is definitely, probably manufacturing… something.

Five state businesses named finalists in Wisconsin’s Main Street Makeover Contest

Winner to receive up to $10,000 to give their business a makeover this spring

Gov. Evers Announces WEDC Incentive Package for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company in Chippewa Falls

New Enterprise Zone would help company retain nearly 500 high-paying jobs in Chippewa Falls

Pandemic Worsens State’s Broadband Gap

Rural areas and urban poor left out. Evers calls 2021 the "Year of Broadband Access."

City of Superior receives $250,000 state grant to support construction of new downtown hotel

WEDC investment to help fund development of 60-room Cobblestone Hotel & Suites

City of South Milwaukee receives $250,000 state grant to support revitalization of downtown building

WEDC investment to help fund renovation of Bucyrus Club

Gov. Evers Delivers 2021 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers: We’re All In Grants Provide Nearly $240 Million Total to Wisconsin Small Businesses

Program targeting sectors hit hardest by COVID-19 largest direct-aid program for small businesses in WEDC history

WEDC allocates funding to Key Strategic Partner organizations for another year

$1,675,000 in block-style grants to be given to nine regional economic development organizations and three diverse chambers of commerce across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $500,000 Grant Award to Brown County for Port of Green Bay Expansion

WEDC funds will assist purchase of decommissioned Pulliam Plant property, coal pile relocation

Lessons We Learned In 2020

WEDC awarded $220 million to 50,000 state businesses, learning what communities need to grow economy.

State Clears Unemployment Claims Backlog

Evers promotes Amy Pechacek to secretary designee of Department of Workforce Development.

Secretary of Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Missy Hughes to Headline Newsmaker Lunch Hour

Governor Evers announces new WEDC guides for workplace mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

Guides join other online resources for staying healthy

Gov. Evers Announces More Than Million in Harbor Assistance Program Grants

Projects strengthen Wisconsin’s economy by maximizing water resources

Wisconsin entrepreneurs benefit from WEDC-UW System programs

9 Reasons a New Foxconn Contract Is Unlikely

Foxconn says the new deal is “within reach.” On the contrary, it’s far from settled.

Small Businesses Pan Assembly COVID Proposals

Robust state aid, uniform public health rules outweigh proposals such as liability shields.

Gov. Evers Announces Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity Releases Report and Ten Action Recommendations

Tech Firm Opening Third Ward Office

The Expert Institute, a legal industry software firm, expects to create 75 jobs here.

Gov. Evers Announces Software Firm Expert Institute Selects Milwaukee for Midwest Office

Company is latest tech business to invest in southeastern Wisconsin

Audit Says Foxconn Loophole Needs a Fix

WEDC wrongly allows tax credits to be awarded for work done outside state, Legislative Audit Bureau says.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Molson Coors’ Expansion in Milwaukee

Package saves more than 500 Milwaukee jobs, add 377 new jobs

Gov. Evers Announces We’re All Innovating Contest Winners

231 businesses recognized for creative responses to COVID-19 pandemic

Connect with export partners in Mexico 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

2020 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 Announces $45 Million in Targeted Assistance for Restaurants Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Eligible businesses will receive $20,000 grant by year-end

OEM Fabricators announced as winner of the Excellence in Services Award from German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest

WEDC deputy secretary presents award to Wisconsin manufacturing company

Wisconsin-based company receives highest U.S. honor for export success

Patriot Taxiway Industries wins Presidential “E” Award for export achievements

MARKETPLACE 2020 virtual conference to connect diverse Wisconsin businesses with resources and opportunities

Online format creates opportunities for statewide small businesses to engage with state, federal and corporate buyers

Mistake? Foxconn Was a Whopper

How could Republican federal and state leaders have been so wrong?

Road of Democracy Project Highlights Connection of Milwaukee’s Arts and Civic Life

Bayfield County receives $250,000 state grant to support expansion of a retreat center

WEDC investment to help fund the construction of the Wild Rice Retreat

Gov. Evers Announces HARIBO to Begin Work on Pleasant Prairie Factory

Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants

WEDC expects to award grants to 20 districts; deadline is Jan.8

Why Foxconn Won’t Leave Wisconsin

It's spent hundreds of millions and gained nothing. Why not fold up its tent and leave?

The Foxconn Deal Was Never Real

The Verge interviews employees who describe nightmare-like conditions and a completely phony project.

Gov. Evers, PSC, WEDC Announce Six Communities Selected for Broadband Connectors Pilot Program

National Speakers to Share Talks on Equity, Resilience Next Week

Tickets Available for NEWaukee’s Virtual ‘YPWeek’ Conference on October 20 & 21

Foxconn Won’t Get State Tax Credits

State informs company it must revise contract or there will be no tax credits awarded.

City of Lancaster receives $250,000 state grant to assist in the development of a new hotel

WEDC investment to help fund the construction of a Sleep Inn & Suites

Second round of We’re All In Grants will provide $50 million more for small businesses

State aims to assist businesses still facing impacts of COVID-19

Gov. Evers Invests Additional $100 Million in Wisconsin Small Businesses and Economic Stabilization

Investments include second round of We’re All In Grants and investments in tourism, entertainment, and cultural venues

Startup Milwaukee Week Announces 2020 Program, Goes Virtual

5th annual event returns November 11 – 18th, 2020