Economist John Koskinen highlights strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for the state’s economy. Amid pandemic-inflicted economic and workplace shifts, Wisconsin is regaining its footing thanks to resilient entrepreneurs, creative government programs, …
A $1 million initiative was announced Tuesday to provide resources, support and technical assistance to rural entrepreneurs across the state. Governor Tony Evers announced the partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension …
WEDC’s 2021 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Report on Program Activity is now available. The report, which summarizes a combination of data for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, and the calendar year ended Dec. 31, 2021, shows increases in funding, …
Project is largest food and beverage investment by an Africa-based company in U.S. history MILWAUKEE, WI. OCTOBER 4, 2022 – U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa Lago joined Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary …
Project is largest food and beverage investment by an Africa-based company in U.S. history MILWAUKEE, WI. OCTOBER 4, 2022 – U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa Lago joined Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary …
A cocoa company from the western African nation of Ghana says it’s opening a processing plant in Franklin that would be the largest food and beverage investment by an Africa-based company in the U.S. and the largest foreign direct investment from Ghana in …
Wisconsin’s image is changing. Once considered a flyover state with an ingrained Rust Belt reputation, Wisconsin has shifted its priorities to emphasize the importance of community, diversity and the energy of a new economy. It’s a place where people see …
Wisconsin businesses persevered through the pandemic and the hardships it brought. From left, Michelle Tressler, Tina Chang and Rachel Neill discuss how their businesses survived. The resilience of Wisconsin businesses was never more apparent than during …
Octopi’s business has been on a meteoric rise that has evolved with the beverage industry and has continued to receive investment from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. At its founding, Octopi was a staff of six people. It has ballooned to …
When the foundry closed for good, the Calumet County community lost hundreds of jobs at a business that at its peak employed more than 1,000. The city also lost its largest taxpayer and its largest water user. Six years later, Brillion is still struggling …
Diverse businesses to be honored at Dec. 6 event MADISON, WI. SEPT. 29, 2022 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking nominations for the 2022 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which will be presented in-person Dec. 6 at the …
Diverse businesses to be honored at Dec. 6 event MADISON, WI. SEPT. 29, 2022 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking nominations for the 2022 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which will be presented in-person Dec. 6 at the …
BioForward Wisconsin is hosting the Wisconsin Biohealth Summit on Oct. 12, 2022, at the Overture Center for the Arts, celebrating the Wisconsin biohealth industry as it continues to lead the way in addressing current and future health challenges. The …
At the Wisconsin Economic Summit, a panel of automation experts discusses the benefits of technology in the workplace and how it can make Wisconsin businesses more competitive. Automation is providing Wisconsin businesses with a rich opportunity to boost …
Octopi Brewing, a contract beverage manufacturer and packager, is expanding operations from a 65,000-square-foot facility to 165,000 square feet. Expanded facility will create 150 jobs, $62 million capital investment WAUNAKEE, WI. SEPT. 28, 2022 – Octopi …
Octopi Brewing, a contract beverage manufacturer and packager, is expanding operations from a 65,000-square-foot facility to 165,000 square feet. Expanded facility will create 150 jobs, $62 million capital investment WAUNAKEE, WI. SEPT. 28, 2022 – Octopi …
Alex Tyink, of Fork Farms, sits in front of their Flex Farm. A fully self-contained vertical hydroponic system that grows 20 pounds of produce every 28 days. Why communities should embrace vertical farming For a vast majority of the country, fresh food …
Affordable housing, quality health care and fostering a culture of dignity and inclusion are key components of building a robust Wisconsin workforce. At a time of labor market upheaval and changing workforce needs, organizations are looking to the basic …
By Joe Lawniczak, Wisconsin Main Street September 2022 This month, we are providing a brief overview of the basics of building codes that directly affect Main Street-scale buildings. Much of the following is based on presentations given at a recent code …
A ROBUST AND VARIED TRADE RELATIONSHIP Mexico is the second-largest economy in Latin America and the 16th-largest in the world; projections call for strong GDP growth of 5% for Mexico in 2021. A large, diversified economy with deep trade and investment …
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