WEDC Capacity Building Grant aims to bridge gaps in broadband access MADISON, WI. JULY 27, 2023 – The North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC) is receiving nearly $81,000 in a Capacity Building Grant from the Wisconsin Economic …
WEDC Capacity Building Grant aims to bridge gaps in broadband access MADISON, WI. JULY 27, 2023 – The North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC) is receiving nearly $81,000 in a Capacity Building Grant from the Wisconsin Economic …
Sturgeon Bay and Sister Bay have both been awarded $50,000 matching grants from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) through its Vibrant Spaces grants program, which seeks to help communities develop and enhance public spaces. Sturgeon Bay …
The mayor of Waupun is “excited” for a new food truck alley. The city is receiving a $45-thousand-dollar Vibrant Spaces grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Mayor Rohn Bishop says the project will draw in more visitors to the Waupun …
Café combines coffee and history with help from WEDC BROOKFIELD, WI. JULY 24, 2023 – After years of planning and restoration work, Brookfield’s historic 1860s train depot reopened to the public Monday in a new location and featuring a new coffeehouse café, …
Café combines coffee and history with help from WEDC BROOKFIELD, WI. JULY 24, 2023 – After years of planning and restoration work, Brookfield’s historic 1860s train depot reopened to the public Monday in a new location and featuring a new coffeehouse café, …
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — A 156-year-old train depot has been given a new life in Brookfield as a coffee shop and community gathering place. The restored 1860s Brookfield Junction Depot reopened as Coffeeville Co. Monday. In November of 2021, the depot was moved …
WEDC Deputy Secretary Sam Rikkers (second from right) joined local, regional and company executives at a July 2023 event celebrating the announcement of Powernail’s relocation to Wisconsin. An Illinois manufacturer of pneumatic nailers and flooring cleats …
Participating in downtown events provides fantastic opportunities for small businesses to foster brand awareness. By Adriana Humbert, WEDC downtown development promotions manager Small businesses play a crucial role in fostering vibrant local communities. …
Parks are an important part of cities and towns. It provides people a place to sit and relax without having to worry about anything. “It’s very important to continuously enhance our city by adding new elements that make our city a great place to live and …
WEDC investment to help fund state-of-the-art medicine and fitness center in downtown Hillsboro HILLSBORO, WI. JULY 21, 2023 – Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes visited Hillsboro Friday to see the expanded Hillsboro …
Local travelers will have a new flight option beginning this fall, as Avelo Airlines launches twice-weekly nonstop service from Central Wisconsin Airport to a popular Florida destination. Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy …
South Milwaukee has experienced a massive increase in new business growth over the last five years. In what South Milwaukee Economic Development Director Patrick Brever calls “data-driven decision making” by mayors and the council, the city saw a 525% …
Powernail moving operations from Illinois to southeastern Wisconsin GENOA CITY, WI. JULY 17, 2023 – Powernail Company, a manufacturer of pneumatic nailers and flooring cleats used to install hardwood floors, will move its headquarters and production …
Powernail moving operations from Illinois to southeastern Wisconsin GENOA CITY, WI. JULY 17, 2023 – Powernail Company, a manufacturer of pneumatic nailers and flooring cleats used to install hardwood floors, will move its headquarters and production …
Bravo’s “Top Chef,” the wildly popular, industry-altering reality TV show, will shoot its 21st season in Wisconsin. Bravo Media and Magical Elves released a statement on Tuesday announcing the location, and noted that former “Top Chef” winner Kristen Kish …
The Growing Tree is a child care center in New Glarus that was started 10 years ago by co-owner Brooke Skidmore, who said the business has “ always struggled to find and retain qualified teachers because we cannot pay them what they really need.” Wisconsin …
The Simpsons’ store is part of a business renaissance that’s occurring in the small Wisconsin village of Brooklyn, which has just 1,521 people. Since 2020, the bar and music venue Main Street Music and More opened, along with the Cantering Cafe, which …
Ben Popp, Executive Director of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF), is committed to Wisconsin’s natural resources and working with others to improve the wellness and well-being of the citizens that live here. Fueling thriving recreation and …
Collaboration—a hallmark of Wisconsin’s approach to economic development approach—helped an innovative manufacturer embark on an eight-year plan to invest $270 million in its Wisconsin facilities and create 340 jobs. The state, through WEDC, is providing …
