Tricia Braun, chief operating officer for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

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WEDC announces deputy secretary and chief operating officer
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WEDC announces deputy secretary and chief operating officer

Current deputy secretary is taking senior position with JP Cullen

Gov. Evers, State Business Leaders Depart Today for Trade Mission to Japan
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Gov. Evers, State Business Leaders Depart Today for Trade Mission to Japan

Governor will focus on building relationships, increasing exports and attracting investments

State Continues Millennial Marketing Campaign

State Continues Millennial Marketing Campaign

Evers wouldn’t fund program begun by Walker, but WEDC finds money from elsewhere in its budget.

City of Prairie du Chien receives $250,000 state grant to support development of The Waterfront Hotel
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City of Prairie du Chien receives $250,000 state grant to support development of The Waterfront Hotel

WEDC investment to help fund construction of three-story downtown hotel

City of Prairie du Chien receives $250,000 state grant to support development of The Waterfront Hotel
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City of Prairie du Chien receives $250,000 state grant to support development of The Waterfront Hotel

WEDC investment to help fund construction of three-story downtown hotel

City of Superior receives $148,400 state grant to support redevelopment of freight depot into brewpub
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City of Superior receives $148,400 state grant to support redevelopment of freight depot into brewpub

WEDC investment will fund renovation of historic building as the new home of Thirsty Pagan Brewing

New ‘Mission Wisconsin’ initiative provides state employers with unique opportunity to recruit military veterans
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New ‘Mission Wisconsin’ initiative provides state employers with unique opportunity to recruit military veterans

Initiative will help Wisconsin companies fill workforce needs by engaging with service members about to return to civilian life

Zendesk establishes Midwest regional hub in Madison
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Zendesk establishes Midwest regional hub in Madison

$12.7 million expansion will create 136 jobs

Students, educators have more opportunities for career exploration with launch of Inspire Wisconsin network
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Students, educators have more opportunities for career exploration with launch of Inspire Wisconsin network

More than 230,000 students will be able to directly connect to businesses statewide as regions expand collaborative efforts

City of Stoughton receives $500,000 state grant to support downtown redevelopment project
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City of Stoughton receives $500,000 state grant to support downtown redevelopment project

WEDC funds will offset costs of demolishing old Highway Trailers building and making improvements to key riverfront parcel

WEDC Deputy Secretary Braun receives national recognition as a top economic development official in North America
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WEDC Deputy Secretary Braun receives national recognition as a top economic development official in North America

Braun, who has 20 years of economic development experience in three states, has been with WEDC since 2013.

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

City of Beloit receives $250,000 state grant to support downtown project
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City of Beloit receives $250,000 state grant to support downtown project

WEDC investment to help fund construction of boutique hotel

22 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants
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22 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan, UW System President Ray Cross and other key leaders to award grants during statewide tour on “Fab Lab Day”

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

Penrod receives 2018 Bubbler Award
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Penrod receives 2018 Bubbler Award

Named one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work for Young Professionals

Northwestern Mutual receives 2018 Bubbler Award
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Northwestern Mutual receives 2018 Bubbler Award

Named one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work for Young Professionals

Eppstein Uhen Architects receives 2018 Bubbler Award
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Eppstein Uhen Architects receives 2018 Bubbler Award

Named one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work for Young Professionals

Four state agencies poised to launch new marketing initiative as legislation authorizing $6.8 million for effort is signed into law
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Four state agencies poised to launch new marketing initiative as legislation authorizing $6.8 million for effort is signed into law

Campaign to focus on attracting veterans, Wisconsin alumni and millennials to the state

The Water Council Expands Global Reach
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The Water Council Expands Global Reach

New European office solidifies the organization’s commitment to an increased level of engagement throughout the continent

Three New Members Join The Water Council Board of Directors
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Three New Members Join The Water Council Board of Directors

The new board members were elected at the fourth quarter board meeting held on December 8, 2017..

State of Wisconsin launches $1 million marketing campaign aimed at young professionals in Chicago
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State of Wisconsin launches $1 million marketing campaign aimed at young professionals in Chicago

First-of-its-kind campaign to utilize Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, mobile phone apps to highlight key reasons why millennials should consider relocating to Wisconsin

WEDC, UW System Name Talent Initiatives Director
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WEDC, UW System Name Talent Initiatives Director

Rebecca Deschane to oversee statewide efforts to attract, retain highly skilled workforce in newly-created position that will serve both organizations

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation celebrates Manufacturing Month with HaloVino at Sussex IM
WEDC, UW System Launch Workforce Development Partnership
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WEDC, UW System Launch Workforce Development Partnership

New talent initiatives director position to oversee statewide efforts to attract, retain highly skilled workforce

Historic King Drive BID No. 8 in Milwaukee is newest Wisconsin Main Street community
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Historic King Drive BID No. 8 in Milwaukee is newest Wisconsin Main Street community

Announcement in Milwaukee with state, city, local officials was one of 12 events statewide as part of first-ever Wisconsin Main Street Day.

State leaders, local officials to celebrate downtown successes on Wisconsin Main Street Day, Aug. 22
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State leaders, local officials to celebrate downtown successes on Wisconsin Main Street Day, Aug. 22

#WIMainSt Day tour featuring Lt. Gov. Kleefisch and other leaders comes as state announces newest members of downtown revitalization program

WEDC, regional organizations launch statewide initiative to address workforce development needs
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WEDC, regional organizations launch statewide initiative to address workforce development needs

Statewide expansion of web-based platform will enable local employers to engage directly with students and help build talent pipeline

Krones to Construct State-of-the-Art Training and Technology Center
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Krones to Construct State-of-the-Art Training and Technology Center

Center to Enhance Customer and Employee Skill Levels

Local Institute Wins Bid to Host Health & Human Services Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Conference
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Local Institute Wins Bid to Host Health & Human Services Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Conference

The conference helps small businesses in the life science sector learn about America’s largest Seed Fund.

Governor Walker Promotes Wisconsin Veteran-Owned Businesses as Part of #WIVetBiz Day
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Governor Walker Promotes Wisconsin Veteran-Owned Businesses as Part of #WIVetBiz Day

Approximately 11 percent of all businesses in the state, or 65,000, are veteran-owned.

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

Penrod receives 2017 Bubbler Award
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Penrod receives 2017 Bubbler Award

Named one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work for Young Professionals

21 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants
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21 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Kleefisch, other key leaders to award WEDC grants during statewide tour on "Fab Lab Day" in Wisconsin

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

YPWeek Wisconsin initiative aims to attract, retain young professionals
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YPWeek Wisconsin initiative aims to attract, retain young professionals

WEDC supports efforts to promote Wisconsin as a great place to work and live

GE Healthcare receives 2017 Bubbler Award
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GE Healthcare receives 2017 Bubbler Award

Named one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work for Young Professionals

Mortenson receives 2017 Bubbler Award
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Mortenson receives 2017 Bubbler Award

Named one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work for Young Professionals

Report Exec expands operations, relocates to Oak Creek
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Report Exec expands operations, relocates to Oak Creek

Software company expects to add 30 new jobs to accommodate future growth

WEDC Earns International Awards for Economic Development
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WEDC Earns International Awards for Economic Development

Organization receives two International Economic Development Council awards; The Water Council also honored by organization

Wisconsin and Germany Formalize Water Technology Collaboration with Memorandum of Understanding
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Wisconsin and Germany Formalize Water Technology Collaboration with Memorandum of Understanding

The two bodies will collaborate on business development and scientific and institutional research.

WEDC Launches Grant Program to Advance Entrepreneurship Statewide
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WEDC Launches Grant Program to Advance Entrepreneurship Statewide

The program is the latest addition to WEDC’s suite of entrepreneurship resources, which includes support for startup accelerators, seed capital funds, investment tax credits and technology loans.

WEDC Names New Business and Investment Attraction Director
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WEDC Names New Business and Investment Attraction Director

Coleman Peiffer to promote Wisconsin business opportunities to national site selectors and real estate brokers

YPWeek Aims to Attract, Retain Young Professionals
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YPWeek Aims to Attract, Retain Young Professionals

WEDC award supports efforts to promote Wisconsin as a great place for young professionals to work and live

WEDC Awarded Economic Development Honors
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WEDC Awarded Economic Development Honors

International Economic Development Council Recognizes Sustainability and Marketing Initiatives

WEDC Program Deliverables Surpass Annual Goals
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WEDC Program Deliverables Surpass Annual Goals

FY15 investments supported 26,822 jobs and $1.2 billion of capital investment

WEDC Names New Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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WEDC Names New Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Aaron Hagar combines strong entrepreneurial track record with broad economic development insights

Dollar General Selects Janesville for $75 Million Distribution Center
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Dollar General Selects Janesville for $75 Million Distribution Center

WEDC business attraction strategy pays off with 552 projected new jobs