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
Governor Evers will lead trade mission to Japan in September
Governor Tony Evers will lead a trade mission to Japan from Sept. 6-14 as part of the state’s efforts to expand exports by Wisconsin companies. This will be the first trade mission of his new administration. Read More
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Governor Evers will lead trade mission to Japan in September
Governor Tony Evers will lead a trade mission to Japan from Sept. 6-14 as part of the state’s efforts to expand exports by Wisconsin companies. This will be the first trade mission of his new administration. Read More
Fresenius Kabi chooses Kenosha County for regional distribution center
Fresenius Kabi, a global health care company, is establishing a regional distribution center in Pleasant Prairie. The multimillion-dollar investment is expected to create 95 jobs over the next four years. Read More
WEDC grant to assist small businesses on Milwaukee’s Northwest side
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has announced that the state will provide $500,000 to the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation in Milwaukee to assist its targeted small business startup loan fund. 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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