WISCONSIN MEANS BUSINESS
Wisconsin’s ideal business climate is the result of many forces: a prime location, a balanced budget, investments in education and training, a strong work ethic and a focus on research and development. And, as a right-to-work state with a fully-funded pension program, ambitious companies who open shop in our state are primed to prosper.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and other state partners offer access to programs and resources to help start, relocate or expand business in Wisconsin. Through collaboration with local and regional economic development organizations, academia and industry associations, businesses are connected to growth-oriented solutions to help maximize their potential. This commitment to collaboration creates an environment for success and provides the support for your business to reach new heights in Wisconsin.
HOW WE RANK
Wisconsin is consistently ranked at the top, from entrepreneurial support to workforce development.
#9
IN STATE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK RANKINGSALEC, 2016
#7
MADISON RANKS IN BEST CITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURSForbes Magazine, 2016
#2
MADISON NAMED THE #2 METRO FOR ATTRACTING MILLENNIAL TALENTBusiness Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report
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HAVE A LOOK IN WISCONSIN®
Charming small-town living with close proximity to major metro areas
Education, culture-rich communities and $1 billion in yearly research
Lake Michigan, old world charm and craft beer and Wisconsin’s largest city
Scenic landscape, high qualify of life and an abundance of recreational activities
Extraordinary quality of life, outdoor recreation and business-friendly communities
Impactful careers, family living and recreational opportunities galore
Recreational playgrounds, safe neighborhoods and a small-town feel
Recreational playgrounds, safe neighborhoods and a small-town feel
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DISCOVER WISCONSIN'S REGIONS
Each region offers a slightly different mix of all that's great in Wisconsin.
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SOUTHEAST
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COOLEST
MILWAUKEE NAMED THE MIDWEST'S COOLEST CITY
Vogue
TOP 5
CITY FOR RECENT GRADS, MILWAUKEE
ZipRecruiter
TOP 30
CITY TO START A BUSINESS, MILWAUKEE
Inc Magazine
CENTRAL
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ABUNDANCE
VARIETY OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (HIKING, HUNTING, KAYAKING, BIKING, CAMPING)
OVER 90%
OF GINSENG GROWN IN THE US COMES FROM WISCONSIN
corn.agronomy.wisc.edu
CONNECTED
MASSIVE LABOR SHED WITH A SKILLED LABOR FORCE OF MORE THAN 315,000
NORTH
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FOREST PRODUCTS
ABUNDANT TIMBER PRODUCTION
CONNECTED
AIRPORTS AND HIGHWAYS CONNECTING COMMERCE AND PEOPLE
OUTDOOR
CAMPING, FISHING, SNOWMOBILING
NORTHEAST
HAVE A LOOK IN NORTHEAST WISCONSIN
9TH
BEST CITY FOR WORKING PARENTS, OSHKOSH
SmartAsset, 2018
2ND
BEST PLACE TO RAISE KIDS, APPLETON
SmartAsset, 2018
TOP TEN
THREE OF THE 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES IN WISCONSIN
Culture Trip
SOUTHWEST
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SMALL TOWN LIVING
CLOSE TO BIG CITIES
#2 LARGEST
OUTDOOR THEATER IN THE NATION DEVOTED TO CLASSICS- AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE
American Players Theatre
47 MILES
CHEESE COUNTRY MULTI VEHICLE-USE RECREATION TRAIL
NORTHWEST
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NATURAL BEAUTY
ABUNDANT AND SPECTACULAR NATURAL RESOURCES
VIBRANT
VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WITH A "SMALL TOWN" FEEL
QUALITY OF LIFE
UNCONGESTED LIFESTYLE, YEAR-ROUND RECREATION
SOUTH CENTRAL
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#1
TECH TALENT MOMENTUM MARKET
CBRE
BEST
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TOWN
NCAA
#1
COMMUNITY PROGRESS INDEX
AngelouEconomics
WEST CENTRAL
HAVE A LOOK IN WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN
MUSIC HOTSPOT
COUNTRY JAM AND EAUX CLAIRES MUSIC FESTIVALS
TOP FIVE
LA CROSSE AMONG MOST AFFORDABLE PLACES TO LIVE
Livability.com
THIRD
FITTEST CITY IN THE COUNTRY, EAU CLAIRE
Fitbit.com
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN WISCONSIN®
In a place that values new experiences and fun, there’s always something different to do.
Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants
WEDC is now accepting applications for the fifth year of its Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) Grant Program, which provides funding to help public schools build or expand fab labs. Read More
WISCONSIN NEWS
From the latest announcements and economic developments to behind-the-scenes insight into the best state in the Midwest, find complete coverage of all things Wisconsin here.
WEDC releases guide for small businesses and the community organizations that serve them
“Navigating through COVID-19 in Wisconsin” contains strategies to support resiliency for small businesses MADISON, WI.
WEDC now accepting applications for Certified In Wisconsin Program
Program that designates industrial sites as ready for development has generated more than $456 million
WEDC awards nine grants to support entrepreneurship programs throughout Wisconsin
$432,000 in grants to help local, regional initiatives for startups MADISON, WI. March 4, 2020
MY WISCONSIN STORY
Our residents are some of the happiest and most ambitious people in the nation—but don’t just take our word for it. Take theirs.
"Our company's founders had tremendous foresight in deciding to locate in Wisconsin. The quality of life and increasingly business-friendly environment in Wisconsin is unmatched in other parts of the country... Our partnership with the people of Wisconsin and state and local officials is a major reason for our ongoing success."
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