By Joe Lawniczak WEDC Downtown Design Specialist Vacant storefronts should be thought of as a blank slate for a new business. Vacant storefronts exist in every community. Most often it’s not a sign of a struggling district or a poor economy. Businesses …
New Office of Rural Prosperity initiative will build capacity for housing development in rural Wisconsin communities MADISON, WI. MARCH 17, 2026 – A new initiative designed to build local capacity for rural housing development will support communities …
Tim Nelson, MD/PhD – Co-Founder and CEO, HeartWorks giving a tour to WEDC Secretary/Chief Executive Officer John W. Miller. HeartWorks is redefining how early-stage biomedical companies bring cardiovascular innovations to life. The nonprofit organization …
Blue Heron Antiques to receive façade makeover this spring MADISON, WI. MARCH 12, 2026 – Waupun’s Blue Heron Antiques has been named as the winner of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC’s) annual Main Street Makeover Contest. For winning …
Funding will enable local organizations to assist with building improvements and other financial support MADISON, WI. MARCH 3, 2026 – The Wisconsin Economic Corporation (WEDC) announced today that ten community organizations supporting small businesses …
WEDC’s work with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co. and several regional economic development groups and governments to land a $3 billion development in Kenosha County was recognized with a 2025 Impact Award from the publication Business Facilities . T …
The rapidly growing village of Holmen, in La Crosse County, is celebrating the designation of a Certified Site in the community—a status that sends a clear signal to industrial partners seeking build-ready land for their business needs. “Qualification as …
Pictured from left to right: Clayton Custer, gener8tor Managing Director, Shayna Hetzel, WEDC Vice President Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Seoho Lee, Exerchain Chief Technology Officer, Zainab Hameed, WEDC Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program …
Julianna Javor, the lab’s manager (at front left), is shown with the team from Packer Fastener. The lab is helping Wisconsin companies develop AI competencies and solve challenges. Wisconsin companies, guided by a cutting-edge new lab, are finding ways to …
A new guide offers strategies to mitigate risk and keep export sales strong and growing The topic of tariffs can be a confusing one for businesses—and keeping up with near-daily changes to policies and rules can seem overwhelming. Changing prices of …
By John W. Miller WEDC Secretary and CEO Although I’m just starting my new role at WEDC, I am no stranger to the two sides that come together to create a successful partnership between the public and private sectors. I spent the early part of my career as …
$125 million expansion project will create 75 new jobs at Old Wisconsin facility in Sheboygan MADISON, WI. FEB. 26, 2026 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced today it is supporting Carl Buddig and Company’s $125 million …
Thrive Rural program will provide 10 communities with planning assistance and access to grants MADISON, WI. FEB. 24, 2026 – Ten rural communities from around the state will get help meeting their biggest economic development needs and planning for their …
Wisconsin Fusion Energy Coalition will promote academic, private-sector partnerships MADISON, FEB. 19, 2026 — Gov. Tony Evers, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced today that a $778,000 Ignite Wisconsin …
Ignite Wisconsin program aims to foster collaboration, encourage startup growth MADISON, WI. FEB. 18, 2026 – Gov. Tony Evers, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced in his State of the State address that four …
Ben Popp, Executive Director, American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation. Column by Ben Popp, Executive Director, American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation has spent decades building world-class events that bring people to …
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local leaders and officials from Madison College at the Goodman South campus to celebrate the grand opening of the college’s brand-new Early Learning Campus (ELC), designed to provide access to affordable, high- …
Government Finance Officers Association honors WEDC for 12th year MADISON, WI. DEC. 29, 2025 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has again earned national recognition for outstanding financial reporting from the Government Finance …
Wired Rabbit Coffee Roasters brings new life to Cuba City’s historic downtown MADISON, WI. DEC. 22, 2025 – A landmark in downtown Cuba City is preparing for a new chapter as Wired Rabbit Coffee Roasters transforms the former Cuba City State Bank and Post …
Andy Sayers of Seadog Creative; Shakkiah Curtis, DBA, of the Pink Hustle Firm; Cristina Villanueva of Ambas Financial Services LLC; and WEDC Vice President of Business and Community Development Mike Ward at MARKETPLACE 2025 MARKETPLACE conference …
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