“Community Catalysts: How Chambers, Business Improvement Districts, and Visitors Bureaus Are Innovating Today,” a panel at the Wisconsin Economic Summit 2024, featured (from L to R) Becky Bartoszek, Jacqui Sharpe, Raynetta Hill, Chris Clemens, and WEDC …
“Beyond Boundaries: Creatives As Economic Change Agents,” a panel at the Wisconsin Economic Summit 2024, featured (from L to R) John Riepenhoff, Marcela Garcia, Donna Neuwirth, and Joe Kirgues. The arts play a crucial role in economic development, with …
Pete Dulcamara displayed a photo taken in 1900 on New York City’s Fifth Avenue. Among the horses and buggies, there was a lone automobile. Then, he showed another photo, taken 13 years later from the same vantage point. If you squinted hard enough, you …
“Next-Gen Entrepreneurship: Leveraging AI for Business Growth,” a panel at the Wisconsin Economic Summit 2024, featured (from L to R): Lonni Kieffer, Corey Jaskolski, Taralinda Willis, and moderator Craig Dickman. Next-generation Wisconsin entrepreneurs …
A fireside chat at the Wisconsin Economic Summit 2024 featured (from L to R) Katherine Merton, Tim Mahone, and moderator Shayna Hetzel, the vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation at WEDC. Working to achieve community engagement is at the heart …
“Thriving with AI: How Wisconsin Businesses Are Leading the Future,” a panel at the Wisconsin Economic Summit 2024, featured (from L to R) Craig Andersen, Jane Stull, Kyle Crum, Ajay Sahajpal, and moderator Matt Kirchner. Wisconsin is well-positioned to …
“Powering the Future: Innovation in Clean Energy Technologies,” a panel at the Wisconsin Economic Summit 2024, included (from L to R) Jorge Elizondo, Mike Bremel, Dominick Bindl, Nadeem Afghan, and moderator Francisco Sayu. Wisconsin is building momentum …
Members of the “Innovation in Wisconsin: Biohealth and Personalized Medicine at the Forefront” panel at the Wisconsin Economic Summit 2024 in La Crosse, from L to R: Mara Lord, Katie Boyce, Lindsay Blumer, Kurt Zimmerman, and moderator Wendy Harris To …
At the Wisconsin Economic Summit 2024 in La Crosse, Jack Salzwedel, retired chair and CEO of American Family Insurance, spoke about how the company transformed its culture. American Family Insurance, seen as stodgy and change-resistant in 2010, used forced …
At the Wisconsin Economic Summit 2024 in La Crosse, Jyoti Gupta described GE Healthcare’s innovations in breast cancer screening. Listening to women’s health care needs, especially in the realm of breast cancer screening and detection, led to engineering …
Omro students work in teams to manufacture a toy front end loader in the school’s fab lab. WEDC expects to award grants to 20 Wisconsin school districts; deadline is Jan. 13 MADISON, WI. OCT. 4, 2024 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) …
Speakers will explore artificial intelligence and innovation during two-day event in La Crosse LA CROSSE, WI. OCT. 11, 2024 – The third annual Wisconsin Economic Summit, set for Oct. 15 and 16 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, will offer leaders in …
Registration open now for the for Oct. 15-16 event in La Crosse MADISON, WI. SEPT. 25, 2024 – The third annual Wisconsin Economic Summit, set for Oct. 15 and 16 in La Crosse, offers leaders in business, community development, education, and related fields …
By Wisconsin Ambassador Cordero Barkley, Partner, TitletownTech Wisconsin’s tech industry recently received recognition as a Regional Technology Hub from the federal government. This designation honors the growth and investment that have been taking place …
Local groups can apply for grants to support small business development and creation. MADISON, WI. SEPT. 5, 2024 – Organizations looking to develop innovative programs aimed at supporting small businesses can apply now for a Small Business Development …
Announcement made during ceremony to unveil Chippewa Falls Vibrant Spaces project which restores a community memorial CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI. AUGUST 28, 2024 – A newly restored memorial honoring lives lost in a tragic 2005 bus crash will serve as an attractive …
Left: Links Martial Arts original building; middle: work progressing on the façade; right: newly painted façade and window signage This year’s winners of the Main Street Makeover Contest include an Ellsworth purveyor of aromatherapy and wellness products …
From L to R: Richard Garman, director of economic development and finance with the North Dakota Department of Commerce; Sam Rikkers, deputy secretary and chief operating officer with WEDC; Dave Burrows, executive vice president of engagement and business …
Building relationships with Wisconsin’s Tribes David Flemming, WEDC Tribal liaison In a move to strengthen ties with Wisconsin’s Native American communities, WEDC has named David “Waabigekek” Fleming Sr. as its new Tribal liaison. Fleming will be the first …
By Missy Hughes WEDC Secretary and CEO Fiscal year 2024, which just drew to a close, was a banner year for WEDC and our economy. Over the last 12 months, we saw businesses within the state commit to $2.4 billion in planned capital investments, $100 million …
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