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.
MADISON #1
CITY WHERE WOMEN ARE FINDING GREAT SUCCESSSmartAsset, 2019
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STATES WITH A FULLY FUNDED PENSION SYSTEMPublic Plans Data; Bloomberg 2018
6 TOP STARTUP ECOSYTEMS
MADISON, MILWAUKEE, GREEN BAY, LA CROSSE, EAU CLAIRE & RACINESilicon Prairie News, February 2019
Wisconsin’s paper industry still leads the nation, WEDC study finds
Wisconsin’s paper industry continues to lead the nation on many economic measures, according to a new study released today by the WEDC. 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 board chair Lisa Mauer names members of new Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee
New panel will consider opportunities to advance start-ups in Wisconsin MADISON, WI. SEPT. 11, 2019
Huffcutt Concrete LLC expands operations in Lake Hallie
New facility will create 150 jobs, draw $20 million capital investment MADISON, WI. SEPT. 10,
Beaver Dam Commerce Park ready for development
The Beaver Dam Commerce Park has been certified as ready for development by WEDC’s Certified In Wisconsin® Program. Read More
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.
“Wisconsin helped us find the site that we were looking for after we gave them the criteria we were looking for and a location we wanted. They brought us and introduced us to the area, showing us this industrial park, which right away we fell in love with.”
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