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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Press Releases

1,538 Press Releases
  • Published on January 30, 2023 - 20:31 GMT

    Milwaukee Tool continues to grow in Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes, and other officials visited Milwaukee Tool’s newest manufacturing plant in West Bend to celebrate the plant’s opening in August 2022. Secretary and CEO, Missy Hughes, shared remarks celebrating …

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  • Published on January 27, 2023 - 23:25 GMT

    How Octopi successfully navigated an expansion in a fluid business environment

    Isaac Showaki stands amidst the expanded beverage operations facility that houses new equipment and provides more production capabilities. Column by Isaac Showaki The beverage industry is always evolving – transforming and reinventing itself every day. …

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  • Published on January 27, 2023 - 16:58 GMT

    WEDC launches big data tool for small businesses

    SizeUpWI can help businesses make strategic decisions MADISON, WI. JAN. 26, 2023 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is launching SizeUpWI, a new big data intelligence tool to help small and midsize businesses — a group that collectively …

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  • Published on January 27, 2023 - 16:42 GMT

    WEDC launches big data tool for small businesses

    SizeUpWI can help businesses make strategic decisions MADISON, WI. JAN. 26, 2023 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is launching SizeUpWI, a new big data intelligence tool to help small and midsize businesses — a group that collectively …

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  • Published on January 25, 2023 - 15:06 GMT

    Knuth purchases former American House: Brewing company will move all of its operations to the new location

    Something new is brewing in downtown Ripon. Knuth Brewing Co. has entered into a development agreement with the city of Ripon to turn the former American House at 230 Watson St. into the Knuth Brewing Co. Brewpub & Event Center. The Ripon Common …

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  • Published on January 25, 2023 - 15:02 GMT

    Most Wisconsin businesses think a recession is coming, but it’s still too soon to tell

    A new industry survey shows the majority of Wisconsin businesses worry the state is headed toward a recession, but economists are less certain. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the results of a survey of 164 employers from various industries …

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  • Published on January 18, 2023 - 16:34 GMT

    Survey: A third of Wisconsin child care centers could close if economic conditions don’t improve

    Wisconsin’s child care industry continues to face a critical staffing crisis — one that is expected to get worse if federal COVID relief funding isn’t replaced once it runs out. That’s according to a recent national survey of early childhood educators, …

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  • Published on January 18, 2023 - 16:19 GMT

    Nestlé Health Science Makes $43 Million Investment in Eau Claire, Wis. Manufacturing Facility

    Nestlé Health Science today announced a $43 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The investment will add two new production lines to increase manufacturing of high-demand ready-to-drink consumer products. “ …

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  • Published on January 17, 2023 - 16:31 GMT

    Big plans in store for historic Ashland building

    An Ashland business owner is using a large grant to fill what she considers a big need in the area. Jeanne Aspenson has operated a boutique store for over a year now inside the historic building that once was home to the Union National Bank and has big …

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  • Published on January 13, 2023 - 16:31 GMT

    City of Ashland receives $125,000 WEDC grant to remake downtown building

    The City of Ashland is receiving a $125,000 state grant to help open a wedding and event space. The money will be used to prepare the Union Bank building for an entirely different use, while making Ashland a destination for weddings and extending the city’ …

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  • Published on January 13, 2023 - 16:30 GMT

    Clinics Help Entrepreneurs Aim High

    Starting a new business can be a confusing, complicated, and even costly process. Imagine if professional advice was available on topics like starting up, financing, marketing, and expanding that business. Now, imagine that advice is free. Too good to be …

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  • Published on January 13, 2023 - 16:30 GMT

    Studio One settles into new digs in Superior

    Photographer JoAnn Jardine considered working without a studio when she moved out of her last location in the Upper Lakes Foods building. However, a Main Street Bounceback grant provided the opportunity for Jardine to set up shop in another historic …

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  • Published on January 12, 2023 - 18:37 GMT

    City of Ashland receives $125,000 for downtown building renovation

    WEDC grant supports creation of an event space in the former Union Bank ASHLAND, WI. JAN. 12, 2023 – The City of Ashland is receiving a $125,000 state grant to help open a wedding and event space. This new venue will maintain the historic building’s …

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  • Published on January 12, 2023 - 18:13 GMT

    City of Ashland receives $125,000 for downtown building renovation

    WEDC grant supports creation of an event space in the former Union Bank ASHLAND, WI. JAN. 12, 2023 – The City of Ashland is receiving a $125,000 state grant to help open a wedding and event space. This new venue will maintain the historic building’s …

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  • Published on December 22, 2022 - 18:37 GMT

    Addressing rural Wisconsin’s workforce challenges

    Workforce Innovation Grant exposes younger workers to family-supporting career opportunities in the forestry industry. Several WEDC partners are implementing rant projects related to housing, training, forestry careers and other issues affecting the state’ …

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  • Published on December 22, 2022 - 18:16 GMT

    Addressing rural Wisconsin’s workforce challenges

    Workforce Innovation Grant exposes younger workers to family-supporting career opportunities in the forestry industry. Several WEDC partners are implementing rant projects related to housing, training, forestry careers and other issues affecting the state’ …

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  • Published on December 21, 2022 - 18:32 GMT

    Bounceback grants create a model for success

    Missy Hughes, Secretary & CEO, WEDC Column by Missy Hughes 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 grants. …

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  • Published on December 21, 2022 - 16:27 GMT

    Bounceback grants create a model for success

    Missy Hughes, Secretary & CEO, WEDC Column by Missy Hughes 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 grants. …

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  • Published on December 20, 2022 - 16:36 GMT

    Adaptive reuse projects over the years

    By Joe Lawniczak, Wisconsin Main Street December 2022 As we wrap up our 35th year of the Wisconsin Main Street Program, we felt inspired to look back on some of the downtown redevelopment successes from that time period. For this issue, we’ve decided to …

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  • Published on December 19, 2022 - 22:32 GMT

    A starting point for new businesses

    Budding entrepreneurs have a broad-based resource they can use to find support and guidance to launch a business—no matter where they are in Wisconsin. Start In Wisconsin is a website designed to help new businesses get off the ground and help existing …

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