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.
3RD
FASTEST-GROWING TECH TALENT MARKET, MADISONCBRE Scoring Tech Talent in North America Report 2018
TOP 10
STATE FOR BUSINESSChief Executive Magazine, 2017
TAX CREDIT
MANUFACTURING AND AGRICULTUREWisconsin Department of Revenue, 2016
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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.
Oshkosh Corporation’s new global headquarters, expansion of its defense business receives support from WEDC
WEDC is providing Oshkosh Corporation with $8 million in state income tax credits to support the company’s plans to expand the capabilities of its Oshkosh Defense business and to build a new 190,000-square-foot global headquarters in Wisconsin. Read More
The Toro Company expanding in Tomah, creating 35 new jobs
The Toro Company, a leading worldwide provider of outdoor maintenance equipment and irrigation and professional lighting solutions, is expanding its facility in Tomah. The project will add 180,000 square feet to its facility and is expected to create 35 new jobs. Read More
$500 million Green Bay Packaging project receives WEDC support
WEDC has announced it is providing Green Bay Packaging with $60 million in tax credits over 12 years to support the company’s plan to build a new paper mill in Green Bay – a project expected to create 200 jobs. 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.”