WEDC leads economic development efforts for the state by providing resources, operational support and financial assistance to companies, partners and communities in Wisconsin. Working with more than 600 partners across the state, including regional economic development organizations, academic institutions and industry clusters, WEDC develops and delivers solutions that help businesses, communities and people maximize their potential in Wisconsin.

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Mission

To strategically invest in Wisconsin to enhance the economic well-being of people and their businesses and communities.

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Vision

An Economy for All, where every Wisconsinite has the opportunity to thrive.

WEDC focuses on five key Catalysts of Growth, which form the basis of our Strategic Pillars, to help activate and accelerate economic opportunity in Wisconsin.

KEY STRATEGIC PARTNERS

In order to best foster in a community of growth and development, WEDC invests in key strategic partners with specialized skills and a proven track record of success.

WEDC SUCCESS STORIES

Centerline imports exterior building panels from Europe, customizes the panels, and ships them to job sites in the region.

The company draws on Wisconsin’s supply chain and manufacturing expertise to keep its popular and welcoming retail stores stocked.

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The city adopted the Riverfront and Downtown Redevelopment District, which led to formation of an energized public-private partnership intent on driving dormant ideas of revitalization to reality.

Art on the Town, a creative haven in the heart of Beaver Dam, needed a facelift as it grew to offer more services and expand its artistic and business capacity.

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