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. “ …
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 …
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’ …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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’ …
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’ …
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. …
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. …
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 …
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 …
“The City of Milwaukee’s agreement with the Republican National Committee and the MKE 2024 Host Committee includes benefits for certified minority-owned businesses,” Prange told the MARKETPLACE luncheon crowd. “Staging a successful event for a convention …
When the pandemic hit their business, Sara Parthasarathy and her husband concluded that their cook-from-scratch spice kits could help families prepare new and different meals at home. Working many decades in the corporate world, I am no stranger to the …
When sausage-maker Salm Partners LLC decided to invest in a $35 million expansion in the village of Denmark, the company stayed close to its roots, Wisconsin’s strong workforce, and the state’s thriving food and beverage industry. “What we’re ecstatic …
Young companies in Wisconsin are drawing an increasing amount of financial backing, generating more income and ramping up their hiring. More than 800 companies that received support from WEDC’s entrepreneurship and innovation programs over the past three …
VISIT Milwaukee on Tuesday announced more details about its forthcoming TV show, “Good Things Brewing,” set to debut in February. With the airing of “Good Things Brewing,” VISIT will debut a new 30-second commercial aimed at further showcasing the city not …
Since 2017, more than 700 Racine County residents enrolled in a unique program to attain their high school equivalency credential, and eliminated a barrier to better employment. Gateway Technical College, along with YWCA of Southeast Wisconsin, Higher …
Governor’s Awards recognize excellence in business MILWAUKEE, WI. DEC. 6, 2022 – Governor Tony Evers and Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), recognized nine businesses and leaders with 2022 MARKETPLACE …
