State to provide money toward redeveloping former Brin site in Menasha
The City of Menasha is getting $250,000 in state money to redevelop the site of a former theater that burned down in 2018. Read More
Here’s how many jobs Rockline Industries’ $19.7 million expansion is expected to create
Rockline Industries' $19.7 million expansion is expected to create 54 jobs in the next three years and could also indirectly create an additional 25 jobs in the region, according to a news release Monday from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Read More
Menomonie’s Donut Sam’s earns statewide recognition
Donut Sam’s took top honors in the Best New Business at the event, which was hosted by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The awards ceremony recognized the efforts by Wisconsin Main Street volunteers and staff for their historic preservation and downtown economic development efforts of communities in Wisconsin in 2020. Read More
Downtown Fond du Lac, Ripon recognized in 2020 Wisconsin Main Street Awards for revitalization
WEDC recently recognized Fond du Lac County businesses in the 30th Wisconsin Main Street Awards for revitalization, COVID-19 response and exemplary service. Read More
Door and countertop manufacturer expects to create over 100 jobs in Neenah, Two Rivers with expansion
A Wisconsin manufacturer expanding its operations in Neenah and Two Rivers expects to create 111 jobs over the next three years. Read More
WisEye Morning Minute: WEDC Meeting on Budget
WEDC held a board meeting to review budget items and American Rescue Plan Act allocation. WEDC CEO and Secretary Missy Hughes highlighted that they are considering the possibility of Evers' budget recommendations but are planning around a continuance of the last budget cycle. Read More
Evers announces renegotiated Foxconn contract, saves taxpayers $2.77 billion
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has announced a contract between the WEDC and Foxconn has been renegotiated. Read More
Granville Connection approved for $250,000 grant
The Milwaukee Common Council approved $250,000 in funding for the Granville Connection, a proposed hub of restaurants and small businesses near Milwaukee’s former Northridge Mall. Read More
Wisconsin contest offers $10k for top downtown business pitch
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will award $10,000 to the group that offers the best idea to the Wisconsin Main Street Downtown Pitch Contest. Read More
Frank Lloyd Wright School Building Getting an Upgrade
Nearly half of the project is being paid for from a $90,200 Community Development Investment grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Federal and state tax credits account for $30,000 of the work and so far, $15,000 has been raised from private donations, an effort that continues. Read More
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