MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed John Florsheim to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Jack Salzwedel from the board. “John’s executive experience …
Madison-based Abingdon Health USA will invest over $1.8 million for expansion, create 46 high-paying jobs over the next three years MADISON, WI. MAY 27, 2026 — Abingdon Health USA, Inc., a leading international developer, manufacturer and regulatory …
Tackling the ups and downs of rural prosperity Wisconsin’s rural communities face challenges such as housing shortages, aging populations, and, for some, the loss of schools and healthcare facilities. But through collaboration, cooperation, and community …
Site will serve as company’s new headquarters and expands capacity and capabilities for induced pluripotent stem cell development and manufacturing MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined leaders from FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics Inc . and local officials to …
Funds will support innovative local projects to attract out-of-state workers to Wisconsin MADISON, WI. MAY 8, 2026 — Gov. Tony Evers, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Corporation (WEDC), announced today that 17 communities and community …
At the SelectUSA 2026 Investment Summit, held May 3-6 in Washington, D.C., representatives from Wisconsin highlighted the state’s strengths as a destination for investment by overseas companies. Featured industries included: Advanced manufacturing, an …
Katie Schmitz, Ziegler Link-age Funds, moderates the Enterprise AI Leadership Plenary Panel at the 2026 Wisconsin Tech Summit in Oshkosh. From a healthcare software firm in Verona to a dairy and beverage producer in Green Bay—companies across Wisconsin are …
Fab Labs grants help Belleville Schools build a future in its own backyard BELLEVILLE, WI. APRIL 30, 2026 – In Belleville, Wisconsin, a rural community of about 2,500 people, the school’s engineering lab once held machines so old and slow that students …
Secretary/CEO John W. Miller recently visited Realta Fusion. May 5 event will highlight region’s fusion and advanced manufacturing expertise and demonstrate Wisconsin’s leadership in fusion research, workforce, and innovation MADISON, WI. APRIL 28, 2026 …
Wisconsin small businesses can receive technical assistance to help become ready to secure investment MADISON, WI. MARCH 31, 2026 – With the help of a program designed to expand access to capital for entrepreneurs and emerging companies, hundreds of …
By Dominick Bindl, Vice President of Technical Development, Realta Fusion A career at Realta begins with a copy of How Big Things Get Done. This book highlights the checkered history of megaprojects and distills the secret of success into a simple …
WEDC Small Business Technical Assistance Grants will support organizations assisting startups, small businesses statewide MADISON, WI. MARCH 23, 2026 – Twenty organizations that support Wisconsin entrepreneurs through technical and financial assistance …
WEDC salutes impactful projects, local achievements at event in downtown Wausau MADISON, WI. March 19, 2026 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) recognized the best downtown revitalization projects of 2025 at the 35th Wisconsin Main …
By Joe Lawniczak WEDC Downtown Design Specialist Vacant storefronts should be thought of as a blank slate for a new business. Vacant storefronts exist in every community. Most often it’s not a sign of a struggling district or a poor economy. Businesses …
New Office of Rural Prosperity initiative will build capacity for housing development in rural Wisconsin communities MADISON, WI. MARCH 17, 2026 – A new initiative designed to build local capacity for rural housing development will support communities …
Tim Nelson, MD/PhD – Co-Founder and CEO, HeartWorks giving a tour to WEDC Secretary/Chief Executive Officer John W. Miller. HeartWorks is redefining how early-stage biomedical companies bring cardiovascular innovations to life. The nonprofit organization …
Blue Heron Antiques to receive façade makeover this spring MADISON, WI. MARCH 12, 2026 – Waupun’s Blue Heron Antiques has been named as the winner of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC’s) annual Main Street Makeover Contest. For winning …
Funding will enable local organizations to assist with building improvements and other financial support MADISON, WI. MARCH 3, 2026 – The Wisconsin Economic Corporation (WEDC) announced today that ten community organizations supporting small businesses …
WEDC’s work with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co. and several regional economic development groups and governments to land a $3 billion development in Kenosha County was recognized with a 2025 Impact Award from the publication Business Facilities . T …
The rapidly growing village of Holmen, in La Crosse County, is celebrating the designation of a Certified Site in the community—a status that sends a clear signal to industrial partners seeking build-ready land for their business needs. “Qualification as …
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