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As you look for the ideal location for your next business site, we encourage you to consider Wisconsin. Read more about how our state’s strong business climate, unmatched strength in traditional and emerging industries, skilled workforce and well-coordinated economic development network deliver a business environment geared for success.
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Wisconsin Manufacturing and Agriculture Credit
Wisconsin is well known for our manufacturing leadership. And because innovations in this industry continue to create a competitive advantage for our state, we provide specific incentives to manufacturers to maximize their production here. Chief among them is the Manufacturing and Agriculture Credit, which virtually eliminates the tax on income from manufacturing activity in the state.
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Wisconsin Economic Future Study
We are a state that is driven to succeed and committed to business. To better understand how maximize our unique strengths in doing business, we commissioned the Wisconsin Economic Future Study.
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International Market Intelligence
Wisconsin companies looking to expand to global markets will find data, insights and information on specific exporting opportunities for Wisconsin companies in 24 different countries.
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A 2011 study by the Manufacturing Performance Institute (MPI) showed that manufacturers in Wisconsin lead the nation not only in recognizing the importance of sustainable practices but also in progress toward meeting world-class sustainability standards.
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A bi-monthly e-newsletter distributed by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Insource provides a comprehensive perspective on economic development in Wisconsin.
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News In Wisconsin
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From war veterans to entrepreneurs-Forbes
Forbes March 3 online edition includes a feature on the VETransfer program, based in Milwaukee, to help veterans start their own business. The column mentions two Wisconsin businesses that have been developed through the program: Pilot Training Systems, Madison and EASENET, Wauwatosa. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) last year provided VETransfer a $150,000 to establish a seed grant fund [...]
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Manufacturers gain from Profitable Sustainability Initiative
Thirty-two companies sought for PSI program Madison, Wis., Feb. 28, 2013 – An innovative program to promote sustainable manufacturing in Wisconsin has availability for 32 additional manufacturers. The Profitable Sustainability Initiative (PSI), managed by the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) and the Northwest Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center (NWMOC), helps small and midsize manufacturers develop sustainable [...]
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Press Releases
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Manufacturing powers economic engine in Wisconsin
Economic study says state and regions need to focus on driver industries for economic growth MILWAUKEE, Wis. June 18, 2013 – Manufacturing continues to be the economic driver industry of Wisconsin and of regions in the state, according to the Wisconsin Economic Future Study released today by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. But the study [...]
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Partnership first in nation to help Wisconsin companies in Foreign-Trade Zone
Contact: Tom Thieding, 608-210-6767 tom.thieding@wedc.org Jeff Fleming, 414-286-8580 jeff.fleming@milwaukee.gov WEDC and Port of Milwaukee provide application and education assistance to Wisconsin businesses MADISON, Wis. June 17, 2013 – A new partnership between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Port of Milwaukee will make it easier for state businesses to take full advantage of [...]
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