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 recognized for achievement in economic development
WEDC) has been named the recipient of the Excellence in Economic Development Award from the German American Chambers of Commerce (GACC). Read More
WEDC launches new Wisconsin Supplier Network website
Wisconsin Supplier Network replaces the Wisconsin Supply Chain Marketplace site and features a free online directory of suppliers and services as well as a communications platform that provides regular newsletters and alerts to promote new business opportunities, supplier development resources and industry networking initiatives. Read More
Governor Evers and WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes to meet with economic development leaders in statewide tour
Governor Tony Evers and Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of WEDC will visit communities across Wisconsin next week in a series of events highlighting the state’s economic development efforts. 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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