Milwaukee urban area achieves Wisconsin Main Street designation
The Historic King Drive BID No. 8 in Milwaukee is the first Wisconsin community to be chosen for the new Urban Main initiative. Read More
New statewide Inspire platform connects businesses, high school students
Companies around the state can contribute to students' workforce readiness by participating in this new program. Read More
Connected Systems Institute planned for UW-Milwaukee campus
The center of excellence for smart manufacturing will help Wisconsin companies stay current with research and technology related to the Internet of Things. Read More
Company success story: Northern Star Fire
The Eau Claire-based startup makes a device that guides firefighters in low-visibility situations using the directions of the compass. Read More
Think-Make-Happen In Wisconsin extends its digital reach
In mid-August, WEDC took the next step in sharing Think-Make-Happen to a wider audience with the roll-out of Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Read More
Foxconn selects Wisconsin for new production facility
Wisconsin’s celebrated manufacturing leadership, history of innovation and unmatched talent pool all received validation with Foxconn’s announcement of a $10 billion LCD manufacturing facility to be built in our here. Read More
Wisconsin attracts national startup funding conference
Milwaukee will be the location for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 19th annual SBIR/STTR Conference in November. Read More
More than a game: Wisconsin positioning itself to be a hub for game development
Work is being done to promote Wisconsin as a premier game development hub, on par with gaming hotbeds like Austin, Portland and North Carolina. Read More
FAQ: Think-Make-Happen in Wisconsin
Think-Make-Happen In Wisconsin was developed as a unified and adaptable message to promote business, career and personal fulfillment opportunities throughout the state. Read More
Public-private partnership to tackle productivity issue one business at a time
Through the Community Development Investment Grant Program, WEDC is helping revitalize and transform communities by supporting local development. Read More
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