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WEDC Secretary’s visit spotlights a historic downtown transformation ASHLAND, WI. JUNE 10, 2025 – In Ashland, history and community growth share the same address. A century-old bank building is now a bustling boutique and event space, and local leaders …
WEDC announced the fund in May 2024 MADISON, WI. JUNE 4, 2025 – Standing alongside private sector investment partners, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has invested in 12 Wisconsin companies since the Wisconsin Investment Fund (WIF) …
WEDC Secretary’s visit spotlights historically inspired revitalization and creative public gathering spaces in Manitowoc MANITOWOC, WI. JUNE 4, 2025 – With Lake Michigan as its backdrop and a rich maritime legacy at its core, Manitowoc is turning history …
WEDC Secretary’s visit highlights community-led reinvention of downtown historic space and support for small businesses KIEL, WI. JUNE 4, 2025 – A thriving downtown doesn’t emerge overnight or from a single project, but takes shared effort and …
WEDC Secretary visits event center, housing, and Vibrant Spaces project LA CROSSE, WI. JUNE 3, 2025 – Each initiative in the city of La Crosse is a chance to strengthen connections, foster inclusion, and build a city where vibrancy is shared by all who …
WEDC Secretary’s visit includes Thrive Rural, Vibrant Spaces projects PITTSVILLE, WI. MAY 30, 2025 – A community’s vision for its downtown doesn’t just come from one source. It’s the product of collaboration between all stakeholders in the community— …
WEDC Secretary’s visit spotlights Vibrant Spaces site, future community gathering venue RIB LAKE, WI. MAY 29, 2025 – Music will soon rise from the heart of Rib Lake as a new bandshell and community venue takes shape – bringing rhythm, creativity and fresh …
WEDC Secretary’s visit includes presentation of first FIX-IT Grant award MEDFORD, WI. MAY 29, 2025 – Two Northern Wisconsin communities are demonstrating the power of collaboration when it comes to projects that benefit small businesses, their communities …
WEDC Secretary’s visit spotlights Vibrant Spaces site, future community gathering venue CABLE, WI. MAY 28, 2025 – From the center of town to the ends of its many ski and hiking trails, the Town of Cable is breathing new life into its outdoor spaces. In …
By Governor Tony Evers and WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes Trade and exports are an essential part of our state’s success, with exports contributing more than $27.5 billion to Wisconsin’s economy in 2024. It’s one of the reasons why we recently …
WEDC Deputy Secretary’s visit spotlights community projects, new Vibrant Spaces site MINERAL POINT, WI. May 14, 2025 – Mineral Point’s historic downtown has welcomed tourists and locals with its blend of creative energy, rich heritage, and small-town …
WEDC Deputy Secretary’s visit includes Vibrant Spaces, dental clinic projects DODGEVILLE, WI. MAY 15, 2025 – Dodgeville is taking steps to make sure its downtown continues to thrive through projects that create places to gather, support small businesses …
Elisabet Zuñiga, Operations Director, Invest Monterrey and Shayna Hetzel, Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, WEDC Memorandum of Understanding signed at SelectUSA Investment Summit MADISON, WI. MAY 13, 2025 – The Wisconsin Economic Development …
Village aims to transform unused lot into downtown courtyard and promenade BELLEVILLE, WI. MAY 8, 2025 – Downtowns are a community’s central hub and Belleville is taking steps to create a vibrant courtyard that will bring residents together as the village …
WEDC Secretary visits planned Vibrant Spaces site, other downtown projects VIROQUA, WI. MAY 8, 2025 – To stand out from other communities, Viroqua leaders knew they needed to focus their efforts on downtown to create a place that would stay with people …
WEDC Secretary’s visit focuses on multiple community projects in western Wisconsin MAUSTON, WI. May 8, 2025 – Creating ‘a ripple effect’ in Mauston While the popular saying is, “If you build it, they will come,” in Mauston it’s more like, “If you renovate …
Funding to provide students with hands-on STEAM learning opportunities to prepare for careers in advanced technologies MADISON, WI. May 1, 2025 – Gov. Tony Evers today, in celebration of “Fab Lab Day”, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development …
Fab Lab and Small Business Development Grants will help prepare tomorrow’s workforce MONROE, WI. MAY 1, 2025 – Students in Monroe will learn to use state-of-the-art technology while also testing their entrepreneurial skills with the help of two grants from …
Projects include new downtown plazas, bandshells, and trailheads MADISON, WI. APRIL 30, 2025 – Twenty-seven Wisconsin communities will share in more than $1.1 million to help create attractive new public spaces — ranging from bandshells for outdoor …