More than 40 vendors will showcase goods at Holiday Black Bazaar in Madison MADISON, WI. DEC. 5, 2025 – As part of the effort to “Shop Small Wisconsin,” Wisconsin Economic Development (WEDC) leadership will support small business owners in Madison’s Black …
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing John W. Miller to serve as the secretary and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). “Building upon his years of experience both within and beyond …
Project will create nearly 1,400 new jobs MADISON, WI. NOV. 25, 2025 – The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has approved a contract amendment providing up to $16 million in additional performance-based tax …
WEDC officials will visit locally owned businesses MADISON, WI. NOV. 20, 2025 – This holiday season, Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) are urging everyone to shop at the small businesses around Wisconsin that help …
Applications open Jan. 5–31, 2026 MADISON, WI. NOV. 13, 2025 — The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is announcing the launch of the Talent Recruitment Grant Program, a new initiative designed to support local efforts to attract new …
Campus will be located in Alliant Energy’s Beaver Dam Commerce Park BEAVER DAM, WI. NOV. 12, 2024 – Gov. Tony Evers, company leaders, and state and local partners announced today that Meta is investing more than $1 billion in an artificial-intelligence- …
The exporting panel at the 2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit In a recent conference panel, three Wisconsin exporters said the uncertainty created by recent rounds of global tariffs is complicating their efforts to expand. Speaking at the 2025 Wisconsin …
Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Dave Casey Wisconsin should prioritize workforce development—including investing in education—and should also support companies in maintaining or growing their exports to help soften the blow of tariffs, Wisconsin …
Panel discussion of next-generation leaders at the 2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit Young people preparing for careers in Wisconsin are facing harsh economic realities, from being able to afford a place to live to landing a job that gives them the quality of …
Paige Peters, Founder of Rapid Radicals Column by Paige Peters, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Rapid Radicals This September, I attended Climate Week in New York City for the first time which is a global gathering of innovators, policymakers, and …
Panelists discuss fostering a growth-oriented community mindset at the 2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit. Getting people to embrace change can be a challenge—even when that change represents growth and a viable path forward. Four leaders who played key roles …
Visit includes startup pitch session and networking reception MADISON, WI. NOV. 3, 2025 – A high-level Japanese delegation focused on biohealth will visit Madison and Milwaukee from November 5 to 7, strengthening ties between Japanese and U.S. leaders in …
Panelists gathered at the Wisconsin Economic Summit to discuss unlocking investment in Wisconsin’s startups. When Dana A. Guthrie started out as an emerging fund manager, she was surprised to find Wisconsin didn’t compare well to the rest of the nation …
Panelists from organizations across Wisconsin gathered at the Wisconsin Economic Summit to discuss building a workforce for the future. As demographic trends including an aging population constrain the availability of capable workers, Wisconsin employers …
Grant supports creation of new children’s museum, boosting downtown Janesville’s economic growth and family resources JANESVILLE, WI. OCT. 29, 2025 – A landmark bank in downtown Janesville is finding a new life as the Children’s Museum of Rock County (CMRC …
Winners include The DeLong Company, Mercury Marine, and Hydro-Thermal Corporation MADISON, WI. OCT. 21, 2025 – Gov. Tony Evers today announced The DeLong Company of Clinton, Mercury Marine of Fond du Lac, and Hydro-Thermal Corporation of Waukesha as the …
Building a thriving economy in Wisconsin takes cooperation, collaboration, and a determination to pursue a vision for the future, speakers told the 2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit. Unlocking investment in Wisconsin’s economy was the theme for this year’s …
Highlights Wisconsin’s Forestry Industry’s Economic, Environmental, and Social Contributions MADISON, WI. OCT. 19, 2025 – Gov. Tony Evers is proclaiming the week of Oct. 19-25 as Forest Products Week to highlight one of Wisconsin’s largest and most vital …
2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit begins Wednesday in Green Bay MADISON, WI. OCT. 14, 2025 – The fourth annual Wisconsin Economic Summit will feature two days of panels and discussions that will share real-life examples of how local government, business, and …
Omro students work in teams to manufacture a toy front end loader in the school’s fab lab. WEDC expects to award grants to 10 districts; deadline is Jan. 15 MADISON, WI. OCT. 13, 2025 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is now accepting …
