Missy Hughes

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

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

WEDC awards more than $1 million to entrepreneurship groups

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WEDC Leader Missy Hughes Had Big Year

Microsoft deal, biotech project among high points in 2023 for state agency.

City of Monroe receives $249,300 state grant to support historic building revitalization

WEDC investment to help fund the restoration of historic downtown building

Kwik Trip continues to expand operations in Wisconsin

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

Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Continues Efforts to Identify Priorities for Training, Education, and Employment Solutions

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

WEDC grants support innovation, entrepreneurs

Investment will supercharge building of Regional Tech Hub

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

Federal Government Designates Wisconsin as Regional Tech Hub

Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub can compete for up to $75 million in federal funding.

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

Partnership Seeks to Make Wisconsin a Regional Tech Hub

15 consortium members say state's biohealth, manufacturing sectors make it an ideal site.

Audit Says WEDC Didn’t Meet Job Creation Goals, Was Slow To Recovery Money

Audit of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recommends 26 changes.

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

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

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

Democrat Will Challenge Rep. Van Orden

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

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

Beaver Dam art studio unveils new look with WEDC

Art on the Town is one of three Main Street Makeover winners

Thiensville awarded $250,000 state grant to rebuild restaurant

WEDC investment to help fund restoration of The Cheel restaurant after fire

WEDC receives national award for excellence in budgeting

Recognized for clarity and transparency

Rideshare program off to speedy start

Workforce Innovation Grant recipient celebrates 1,000th ride with WEDC, DWD, community and employer partners

Wisconsin Has Nation’s Second Best Small Business Survival Rate

43% still in business after 10 years. Only Iowa had higher survival rate.

Apply for a Governor’s Export Achievement Award

Applications are due July 31

Winning downtown revitalization strategies

WEDC honors best Main Street initiatives with awards

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order, Creates 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

State Needs More Skilled Workers for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

WEDC report says state could become a global hub for electric vehicles, but it needs more workers.

Five businesses named as finalists in Wisconsin’s Main Street Place-Makeover Contest

Winner to receive up to $5,000 to enhance outdoor space

WEDC report shows Wisconsin manufacturers will benefit from strategic investments in expanded EV supply chain

Automotive supply manufacturers currently employ 92,000 statewide

Celebrating 10 years of Small Business Academy

Register now for free conference dedicated to helping local businesses thrive

Microsoft Data Center Proposed for Foxconn Land

Mount Pleasant seeking other tenants. Not clear how many jobs this plan would create.

Rep. Donovan’s Reckless Driving Bills Approved By Legislature

And: Republicans block rule that bans conversion therapy, allowing controversial practice to continue.

Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin Announce Wisconsin to Receive Nearly $80 Million to Support Small Businesses

New infusion of federal funds will create a $50 million revolving venture capital fund, assist start-ups, and aid micro-lenders

UW alumni in South Korea will spread the word on opportunities in Wisconsin

WEDC agreement to create new investment, export opportunities

State Approves Its Half of Fiserv Subsidy

Company will get up to $7 million from state, $7 million from city TIF distrct

State Sees Increase in New Businesses

500 new businesses per month since summer 2020. Why the rise?

WEDC launches big data tool for small businesses

SizeUpWI can help businesses make strategic decisions

Senator Baldwin Cuts Ribbon on Wisconsin MBDA Business Center to Support Minority-Owned Businesses

Baldwin helped bring home Wisconsin’s first MBDA Business Center in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

State’s ‘Bounceback Grants’ a Model for Success

Using federal funds to give $10,000 grants to nearly 7,800 businesses in all 72 counties.

Diverse businesses and leaders honored at 2022 MARKETPLACE

Governor’s Awards recognize excellence in business

State Grants Help 7,200 Businesses

Evers used federal pandemic aid to give $72 million in $10,000 grants to small businesses, with more to come.

‘Shop Small Wisconsin’ this holiday season

Governor Evers, WEDC officials will visit locally owned businesses and thriving downtowns to show that shopping small matters

Deadline to apply for entrepreneurship grants extended

Organizations can apply for Entrepreneurship Partner Grants through Dec. 9

Wisconsin Led Nation In Using Federal Pandemic Relief to Promote Economy

Evers uses 56% of federal ARPA funds for economic development, helps 6,600 businesses.

Wisconsin Housing Shortage Compounding Worker Shortage

Shortage of available homes making it more difficult to find workers, raising prices.

More support for entrepreneurs

Organizations can apply for Entrepreneurship Partner Grants through Dec. 2

City of Port Washington receives $250,000 state grant to support Inventors Brewpub expansion

Brewpub, restaurant and event space will enhance downtown redevelopment

City of Two Rivers receives $250,000 state grant to support opening of Cool City Brewing Company

WEDC investment to help fund Two Rivers’ only brewery

WEDC grant to aid downtown Beaver Dam redevelopment

Grant will assist in clean up of a former car dealership

New grant helps nonprofits to assist diverse businesses

Ally Grants offer nonprofits a chance to build sustainability, enhance services

Salm Partners continues to grow in Denmark

$35 million expansion expected to create 193 jobs

Wisconsin Nursing Schools Can’t Graduate Enough Students

But issues are related to lack of teachers and space, not applicants.

Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants

WEDC expects to award grants to 20 districts; deadline is Jan. 15

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $1 Million Initiative to Support Rural Entrepreneurs

WEDC, UW-Madison Division of Extension will collaborate to assist rural start-ups

Ghana-based Niche Cocoa locates first North American manufacturing facility in Franklin, Wisconsin

Project is largest food and beverage investment by an Africa-based company in U.S. history

Apply now for 2022 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards

Diverse businesses to be honored at Dec. 6 event

Senator Baldwin Works to Bring First Minority Business Development Center to Wisconsin

U.S. Department of Commerce awards North Central Minority Supplier Development Council $1.6M grant

New grants aim to create hubs for community activities

WEDC’s new Vibrant Spaces Grant Program to transform underused spaces

WEDC’s CDI grants helping fund children’s museums in Eau Claire, Wausau

Secretary Hughes visits Children’s Museum of Eau Claire to see WEDC’s investment

Gov. Evers’ Workforce Innovation Program Helping Bolster Wisconsin’s Education Workforce

GROW school districts using governor’s investment to recruit teachers in high-need areas

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $250,000 Grant to Support Waukesha Civic Theatre Expansion

Investment announced during tour highlighting the state's investments in small businesses and economic development, including the successful Main Street Bounceback Grant Program that has helped more than 6,200 small businesses and nonprofits across the state

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Additional $25 Million Investment in Successful Main Street Bounceback Grant Program, Grants Have Helped More Than 6,000 Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Announcement brings total investment to $100 million, program to help a total of 10,000 small businesses and nonprofits in all 72 counties

Transforming Wisconsin’s workforce

Historic investment in state’s workforce begins to pay off

Global trade venture will help Wisconsin companies explore markets in United Kingdom

Stops to include London, Manchester and Glasgow

Gov. Evers, WEDC, and Company Officials Celebrate Opening of Milwaukee Tool’s Newest U.S. Manufacturing Plant

WEDC recognized for excellence in financial reporting

Government Finance Officers Association recognizes WEDC for ninth year

New ways to support entrepreneurs

Apply for Entrepreneurship Partner Grants starting Aug. 8

Registration opens for Wisconsin Economic Summit

Economic development conversation taking place Sept. 20-21 in Appleton

Wisconsin businesses invited to apply for 2022 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards

Program highlights global reach of Wisconsin products and services

Gov. Evers Announces More Than 5,200 Businesses Have Received Main Street Bounceback Grants

Announces city of Stoughton will also receive $76,100 to support redevelopment of historic downtown building

Mayville business unveils improvements after winning Main Street Makeover contest

Freds Beds shows off remodeled store, hopes to inspire further growth in downtown

Inside Komatsu Mining’s Massive New Harbor District Campus

P&H parent company swaps a ribbon cutting for a tree planting in opening new factory.

Gov. Evers Announces $19.5 Million to Support Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges in 22 Counties through Workforce Innovation Grant Program

Announcement builds on governor’s initial nearly $60 million Workforce Innovation Grant investment, projects announced prioritize forestry, manufacturing workforce development, and workforce housing

City of Hartford receives $159,000 state grant to support redevelopment of historic riverfront building

WEDC investment to help fund opening of taphouse and outdoor patio

City of Medford receives $86,900 state grant to support redevelopment of downtown building

WEDC investment to help fund Brucker Building’s rehabilitation

American Wood Fibers, Inc expands operations in Schofield

Facility expansion will create 10 jobs, $1.7 million capital investment

Merz North America, Inc. expands operations in Sturtevant and Franksville

Expanded facilities will create 35 jobs, $8 million capital investment

New Research Unveils Wisconsin’s Regional and National Appeal for Living and Doing Business

WEDC survey finds quality of life and opportunities driving factors in state’s high perception rankings

Village of Ashwaubenon receives $250,000 state grant to support construction of mixed-use building near Lambeau Field

WEDC investment to help fund apartments, climbing gym and commercial space

21 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Lab Grants

Perlick Corporation renovates facility in Milwaukee

Renovation will create 35 jobs, $11.5 million capital investment

Afghan Refuges Buttress State’s Workforce

Immigrants bring skills and work ethic employers seek amid a tight labor market.