POLICIES THAT DRIVE BUSINESS GROWTH
In Wisconsin®, we’ve created policies that advance emerging industries and allow businesses to compete nationally and globally. From a business-friendly tax approach and minority business funding to training grants and tort reform, we’re creating an environment that spurs investment and instills confidence in the future. With a balanced budget and a fully funded pension system, we understand the importance of fiscal responsibility in helping business owners expand their operations in Wisconsin.
We’re preparing our workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow by creating experts in the fields where Wisconsin has an existing or emerging competitive advantage. Our significant investment in workforce development ensures that workers in Wisconsin are ready to do the jobs that drive your business.
With this “can-do” spirit, Wisconsin is poised to lead new industry advancements in such pivotal industries as biohealth, water technology, energy, food production and manufacturing, among others. Our unique blend of public-private partnerships across industry, government and academia come together to MAKE remarkable HAPPEN in Wisconsin.
HOW WE RANK
Wisconsin is consistently ranked at the top, from tax policies and industry development to business growth and funding.
DIVERSIFIED ECONOMIES
MADISON is #1, EAU CLAIRE #7Emsi, 2018
3RD
FASTEST-GROWING TECH TALENT MARKET, MADISONCBRE Scoring Tech Talent in North America Report 2018
TOP 10
STATE FOR BUSINESSChief Executive Magazine, 2017
Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants
WEDC is now accepting applications for the fourth 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 adds second supply chain readiness workshop in Milwaukee for Wisconsin manufacturers
In response to strong demand, the WEDC has scheduled a second informational workshop on supply chain readiness for Monday, Oct. 29, in downtown Milwaukee. Read More
Zendesk establishes Midwest regional hub in Madison
Zendesk, Inc., a customer engagement platform, is expanding its operations in Madison and establishing a Midwest regional hub—a project expected to create 136 jobs over the next three years. Read More
Students, educators have more opportunities for career exploration with launch of Inspire Wisconsin network
Students throughout Wisconsin now have access to additional career development and mentorship tools starting as early as sixth grade in a platform that directly connects local employers to students, thanks to a new statewide collaboration. Read More
TESTIMONIALS
Wisconsin’s strong economic engine is helping businesses across the state maximize their success. Learn how companies are thriving by exploring our testimonials.
“Wisconsin is known for its printing and paper-making industries, as well as the technical expertise of those who work in these fields, which makes the state an ideal location for Colbert.”
“Being located in Wisconsin allows us to leverage the state’s strengths as a premier global hub for energy and water. These strengths include strong state support for water technology and a leading electric-drive and generator industry, all supported by a framework of higher education institutions that lead the world in these fields.”