WISCONSIN: LEADING THE WAY TO A BETTER WORLD
While Wisconsin’s proximity to fresh water and abundant natural resources fueled the state’s historic industry development, it’s our relentless hard work, passion and original thinking that helped launch globally recognized standards of excellence across a wide range of commercial endeavors. Business success has never been the destination–it’s simply the natural result of the optimism and industriousness of our people.
With a business climate that encourages and rewards production and innovation and a skilled workforce that continues to meet and exceed industry demands, we’ve become leaders in key industries. Wisconsin’s strong agricultural tradition has evolved and expanded to produce unmatched capabilities across the food and beverage sector. We’re drawing attention for manufacturing strengths in growing markets such as advanced machinery and material sciences. Biohealth discoveries born in our state’s academic institutions including the University of Wisconsin-Madison continue to improve health and enhance quality of life throughout the world, and we’ve even invested in centers of excellence in water research and energy technology to answer the challenges of sustainable resource management across the globe.
Whatever we do, we do with intent and resolve. That’s what it means to create In Wisconsin®.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
Wisconsin is consistently ranked at the top, from career opportunity and job fulfillment to research funding and educational support.
#12
BEST STATE FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIESU.S. News, 2016
120,000
STEM JOBS BY 2020Wisconsin Business Voice, 2017
8th
IN JOB MARKET STRENGTHWalletHub, 2017
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HATCH regional finale pitch competitions showcase local startup communities
Winners have been chosen in three regional HATCH pitch competitions, highlighting the entrepreneurial activity that takes place all across Wisconsin—not just in major cities. Read More
WISCONSIN NEWS
Check out the latest happenings from the great state of Wisconsin.
Kimberly-Clark to keep Cold Spring Facility open in Wisconsin
Kimberly-Clark and WEDC have agreed to terms on a five-year agreement that will provide the company with up to $28 million in tax incentives and allow it to continue operations at its Cold Spring facility in Fox Crossing. Read More
Nine state businesses win 2018 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards
Nine Wisconsin businesses received top honors in the 2018 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards competition, which recognizes outstanding businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Read More
WEDC, MadREP announce recipients of Disaster Recovery Microloan Program
WEDC and the Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) announced today that MadREP is providing 10 no-interest loans of $15,000 each to businesses that were affected by the flooding and severe weather in south-central Wisconsin in late August and early September. Read More
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TESTIMONIALS
Wisconsin’s strong economic engine is helping businesses across the state maximize their success. Learn how companies are thriving by exploring our testimonials.