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.
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MADISON ONE OF 11 BEST UNTAPPED CITIES FOR STARTUPS IN 2020Fundera, 2019
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CITY WHERE WOMEN ARE FINDING GREAT SUCCESSSmartAsset, 2019
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STATES WITH A FULLY FUNDED PENSION SYSTEMPublic Plans Data; Bloomberg 2018
Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants
WEDC is now accepting applications for the fifth 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 moves Global Trade Ventures online, giving Wisconsin companies an avenue to expand exports
The first virtual Global Trade Venture will connect companies in Wisconsin with potential partners in
Governor Evers Announces Advent Tool & Manufacturing to Relocate to Salem Lakes
Company is latest to invest in Kenosha County MADISON–Governor Tony Evers today joined the owner
State leaders, local officials to celebrate downtown successes during Wisconsin Main Street Days July 7-10
Events across the state will recognize best in class downtown revitalization projects, business successes and welcome new program members. 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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