Moderator: Elaine Coughlin, Panelists: Tim Nelson, M.D., Ph.D, Kristie Smith, Zach Halmstad A panel discussion at the 2026 Wisconsin Economic Summit highlighted the ways collaboration makes innovative ideas possible, showcasing stories from the event’s …
Deborah Carey, founder and President New Glarus Brewing Company New Glarus Brewing Co. was not the first company Deborah Carey founded but the third, the craft brewery founder told listeners at the closing keynote address at the 2026 Wisconsin Economic …
WEDC is supporting the project with a $250,000 Community Development Investment grant MADISON, WI. OCT. 15, 2026 – For restaurant owner Juan Pablo Nunez, better known as JP, starting an upscale Latin restaurant has been his dream for many years. Soon, it …
Building a successful startup is nearly impossible to do alone. Entrepreneurs need access to mentors who have been through the process, researchers who can help advance an idea, investors who can provide capital, and industry partners who understand the …
Moderator: Natalie Yahr, Panelists: Layla Merrifield, Katherine Frank As institutions of higher learning seek to prepare their graduates for a changing world, educational models can’t stay the same, said speakers on a panel titled “Building Wisconsin’s …
Panelists: Aaron Towns, Matt Zacher, Ben Wehmeier A panel at the 2026 Wisconsin Economic Summit featured three stories with common themes: losses that seemed unrecoverable, major employers pulling out and taking jobs with them—and resilience that led to …
Panelists: Lorance Uwinaza, Sherlyn Alam, Chad Alexander Matha, McKenna Scherer, Wyatt Haas In an economy rife with uncertainty, Wisconsin twentysomethings are carving out career paths by being resilient and adaptable, taking risks, and betting on …
Column by Andres Mora, CEO and Founder of Galaxy Pack Five years ago, I was working as a commercial manager for one of the largest plastic manufacturers in Colombia, selling a variety of plastic products, including stretch film used to wrap pallets. It was …
Vivek Swaminathan, founder and CEO of Cardamom Health Vivek Swaminathan created Cardamom Health with a desire to build a community along with a business. “When I started this company, I said, ‘Why can’t everybody win?” Swaminathan said in his Wisconsin …
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO John W. Miller, today joined President of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (BFC) Regional Council Jérôme Durain in signing a Memorandum of Understanding …
Evers Administration supports HPE expansion with an additional up to $5.1 million in performance-based tax credits, builds on efforts to bolster Wisconsin’s 21st-century workforce and economy MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic …
Wisconsin cities are confronting the demands of a K-shaped economy in which some households climb economically while others slide as they face an affordability crunch. “The problem of a K-shaped economy is not about the line sloping up or the line sloping …
Economic development dreams for the future—whether they belong to entrepreneurs, communities rebuilding themselves, young people seeking a place in the economy, or businesses seeking to expand—are rooted in today’s ever-changing realities. The theme for …
Delegation from Hessen, Germany visits Wisconsin to mark 50-year anniversary of sister-state relationship MADISON, WI. OCT. 6, 2026 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is welcoming a delegation from the German state of Hessen this week …
Governor visits brand new $200 million Sheboygan Falls facility that will generate 44 high-paying jobs SHEBOYGAN FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO John W. Miller and leaders of EMD …
Written by Alex Moreira I have spent the last 27 years working across a variety of industries, from consumer products and petrochemicals to performance nutrition. I am a material scientist and engineer with an MBA from MIT Sloan, and throughout my career, …
People enjoying a meal and beverage on the sidewalk in Stevens Point. A summer day downtown can unfold in stages. Someone might browse a shop in the afternoon, meet friends for dinner a few hours later, and finish the evening at a performance, park, or …
Governor Evers joins Yuzaburo Mogi, Kikkoman chairman and honorary CEO, and Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. Shigeo Yamada WEDC will provide up to $15.5 million in performance-based tax incentives to support Kikkoman’s $800 million total investment in …
Amid global trade uncertainty, Evers Administration bolsters economic and educational partnership with French region, expanding global opportunities for agriculture, energy, advanced manufacturing, and biotherapies and health sciences MADISON — Gov. Tony …
AirPro’s recent renovations and new equipment are expected to create 18 full-time jobs, with WEDC authorizing up to $90,000 in tax credits MADISON, WI. SEPT. 10, 2026 – One of the Northwoods’ biggest employers is expanding its operations with an eye toward …
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