Fab Labs grants help Belleville Schools build a future in its own backyard BELLEVILLE, WI. APRIL 30, 2026 – In Belleville, Wisconsin, a rural community of about 2,500 people, the school’s engineering lab once held machines so old and slow that students …
Secretary/CEO John W. Miller recently visited Realta Fusion. May 5 event will highlight region’s fusion and advanced manufacturing expertise and demonstrate Wisconsin’s leadership in fusion research, workforce, and innovation MADISON, WI. APRIL 28, 2026 …
Wisconsin small businesses can receive technical assistance to help become ready to secure investment MADISON, WI. MARCH 31, 2026 – With the help of a program designed to expand access to capital for entrepreneurs and emerging companies, hundreds of …
By Dominick Bindl, Vice President of Technical Development, Realta Fusion A career at Realta begins with a copy of How Big Things Get Done. This book highlights the checkered history of megaprojects and distills the secret of success into a simple …
WEDC Small Business Technical Assistance Grants will support organizations assisting startups, small businesses statewide MADISON, WI. MARCH 23, 2026 – Twenty organizations that support Wisconsin entrepreneurs through technical and financial assistance …
WEDC salutes impactful projects, local achievements at event in downtown Wausau MADISON, WI. March 19, 2026 – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) recognized the best downtown revitalization projects of 2025 at the 35th Wisconsin Main …
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 …
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