Barb LaMue, vice president of economic and community development for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

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Many State Businesses Embrace DEI

Many State Businesses Embrace DEI

Future of Wisconsin's workforce depends on attracting young and diverse employees, business experts say.

Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade

Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade

Wisconsin's population grew over same time, much of it fueled by Dane County.

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

WEDC grant will be used for training and funding new businesses

WEDC allocates funding to Key Strategic Partner organizations for another year
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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

Wisconsin Main Street Day: Menomonee Falls receives state grant to support redevelopment of historic downtown fire station
Wisconsin Main Street Day: City of Wisconsin Rapids receives $150,000 state grant to support redevelopment of former downtown mall
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Wisconsin Main Street Day: City of Wisconsin Rapids receives $150,000 state grant to support redevelopment of former downtown mall

WEDC grant to provide assistance for environmental testing of site, which is being developed into shared facility for YMCA, Boys & Girls Club

Mayville, Racine named newest Wisconsin Main Street communities
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Mayville, Racine named newest Wisconsin Main Street communities

Announcements made as part of Wisconsin Main Street Day celebrations in eight communities across the state

Six new communities selected for downtown revitalization program
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Six new communities selected for downtown revitalization program

WEDC’s Connect Communities Program helps revitalize downtown and urban commercial districts

Eyes on Milwaukee: Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Eyes on Milwaukee

Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville

Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.

State Leaders to Join Governor Walker in Awarding Fab Labs Grants Throughout Wisconsin
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State Leaders to Join Governor Walker in Awarding Fab Labs Grants Throughout Wisconsin

WEDC Secretary Hogan, Department of Revenue Secretary Chandler, UW System President Cross among those taking part in “Fab Lab Day” announcements on May 1

South Milwaukee Welcomed into State’s Downtown Revitalization Program
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South Milwaukee Welcomed into State’s Downtown Revitalization Program

The other five new Connect Communities are: Arcadia, Kenosha Uptown, Kiel, Manitowish Waters, and Orfordville.

$64 million Mills Fleet Farm expansion in Chippewa Falls receives WEDC support
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$64 million Mills Fleet Farm expansion in Chippewa Falls receives WEDC support

$1.5 million loan to help fund construction distribution center expected to create 325 jobs

Governor Walker, State Leaders Celebrate Success of Wisconsin Cheese Industry
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Governor Walker, State Leaders Celebrate Success of Wisconsin Cheese Industry

DATCP Secretary Brancel, WEDC Secretary Hogan join Governor Walker in visiting cheese companies statewide as part of "Wisconsin Cheese Day" tour

State Leaders to Join Governor Walker in Awarding Fab Labs Grants Throughout Wisconsin
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State Leaders to Join Governor Walker in Awarding Fab Labs Grants Throughout Wisconsin

Lt. Governor Kleefisch, UW System President Cross, WEDC Secretary Hogan among those taking part in "Fab Lab Day" announcements on April 25

5 new communities accepted into WEDC downtown revitalization program
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5 new communities accepted into WEDC downtown revitalization program

Program will support communities’ revitalization efforts in downtown and urban commercial districts

Idle Sites Redevelopment Program to Provide Grants for Abandoned or Underutilized Properties
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Idle Sites Redevelopment Program to Provide Grants for Abandoned or Underutilized Properties

Grant applications now available for program that helps communities throughout Wisconsin develop idle industrial and commercial sites

WEDC Executive Appointed Board President of Multi-State Economic Development Group
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WEDC Executive Appointed Board President of Multi-State Economic Development Group

Barb LaMue will lead the Mid-America Economic Development Council in 2016