Wisconsin is allocating more than $50 million to support small startups throughout the state. Read More
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – On Friday afternoon, the Door Community Child Development Center held a groundbreaking for its new 18,500-square-foot sustainable facility off Gordon Road in Sturgeon Bay. The center applied for the Workforce Innovation Grant from the …
Senators unanimously approved the first three of Gov. Evers’ cabinet appointees: Nathan Houdek, the commissioner of the Officer of the Commissioner of Insurance; Missy Hughes, the secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; and Anne Sayers …
High school students and employers from throughout the Bell Press circulation area will soon benefit from a new mobile welding lab that was recently delivered to the campus of Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake. The 53-foot mobile welding lab is …
Alex Tyink, founder of Green Bay-based Fork Farms, moved from New York City back to Wisconsin to start his business. A recent article published by Entrepreneur magazine shares the reasons behind his decision, which include Wisconsin’s supportive, tight- …
The Wisconsin Investment Fund, a new resource from WEDC, is providing $50 million to boost innovative, young businesses that could energize the state’s economy for years to come. The fund will partner with professional venture capital managers who will …
Cordero Barkley is a Partner and Director of Finance and Investments for Titletown Tech. About the Author: Cordero Barkley is a Partner and Director of Finance and Investments for Titletown Tech – a venture capital fund and studio created out of …
Sam Rikkers, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Good morning. My name is Sam Rikkers and I am the Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. I would like to thank …
Sam Rikkers, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Good morning. My name is Sam Rikkers and I am the Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. I would like to thank …
Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Good morning, Chairman Feyen and members of the Committee. Thank you for holding this hearing today regarding my confirmation to continue as Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin …
Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Good morning, Chairman Feyen and members of the Committee. Thank you for holding this hearing today regarding my confirmation to continue as Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin …
When starting a business, having a great idea is just the beginning of the process. To bring that idea to life, you need to find market fit, consider funding or financing, and perhaps most importantly, to decide where you’ll set up operations to ensure …
Mayville earned an award from the Mid-America Economic Development Council for its multifaceted placemaking efforts in collaboration with public and private sector partners. The Dodge County community of Mayville is leveraging the power of partnership to …
Ben Popp, executive director of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation and cofounder of the SISU Nordic Ski Foundation. Wisconsin Ambassadors are a collection of industry leaders from all facets of the economic landscape in Wisconsin. These innovators …
Wensy Melendez, Lisa Reynolds, Andy Weins, Laci Robbins, and moderator Michael Ward offered insights in a panel discussion at MARKETPLACE Wisconsin. 2022 MARKETPLACE puts the focus on diverse business owners How to take a small business to the next level, …
A Community Development Investment Grant from WEDC helped turn a former Wells Fargo bank building into the home of Cool City Brewing in Two Rivers. Brewing—a historic mainstay of Wisconsin’s economy—was enjoying a rebirth around the state when the pandemic …
What is SizeUpWI? Small businesses are the heart of Wisconsin, and WEDC understands that it takes a lot to run a small business without the same resources as a large corporation. Sophisticated business intelligence can be a huge differentiator for a …
WEDC grants open doors for travel, translation, and transportation Dairy farmer Tom Kestell wanted to ship cow embryos to Tanzania. Lynn Marsh’s goal was to transport her company’s heavy road maintenance equipment to a major trade show in Germany. Michael …
Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, WEDC As we look ahead to the new year, we’re also looking back on the completion of one of Wisconsin’s most successful small business development initiatives—the Main Street Bounceback Grant Program. When Governor Evers …
