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New QNBV rules helping startups reach success

Ensuring the success of Wisconsin’s economy relies on creating a vibrant and supportive entrepreneurial environment. That’s why WEDC and its network of statewide partners are committed to helping startups reach success. One way we are achieving this is through recent changes to the Qualified New Business Ventures (QNBV) program. Read More

2019-04-12T15:47:38-05:00June 5, 2018|Entrepreneur Resources & Programs, Launch|

Eagle River

The Eagle River Certified Site is located at the intersection of Highway 45 and Highway G in northern Wisconsin. Situated within Vilas

2023-08-03T16:47:54-05:00April 21, 2018|

QNBV companies have a record year in 2016

2016 saw Wisconsin high-tech startups raise a record $281.7 million in funding as part of WEDC’s Qualified New Business Venture (QNBV) Program. Investments in QNBV companies were up a whopping 60 percent from $177 million in 2015. WEDC issued a near-record $17.9 million in tax credits, surpassed only by the $18.2 million issued in 2015. Read More

2019-04-12T15:32:31-05:00September 1, 2017|Entrepreneur Resources & Programs|

18 Businesses Named Finalists for 2016 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards

Eighteen Wisconsin companies have been named finalists for the 2016 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which honors outstanding Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans. More than 250 nominations were received from Wisconsin businesses of all sizes and industries. Winners will be announced at a luncheon Thursday, Dec. 14, at MARKETPLACE 2016, the governor’s conference on minority business development. The event will be held at the Potawatomi Hotel and Conference Center in Milwaukee. Read More

2017-12-21T04:35:27-06:00December 5, 2016|News|

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $500,000 Grant Award to Brown County for Port of Green Bay Expansion

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that Brown County will receive a $500,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to assist in purchasing the former WPS Pulliam Plant property as part of the effort to relocate coal piles away from downtown and expand the economic activity of the Port of Green Bay. Read More

2021-04-29T13:11:49-05:00January 4, 2021|News|

Governor Evers, Lt. Governor Barnes, state leaders visit craft brewers today as part of Wisconsin Craft Brewery Day

Governor Tony Evers, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) deputy secretary Tricia Braun and other state, county, city and community officials will visit seven craft breweries across the state and Oktoberfest in La Crosse today as part of Wisconsin Craft Brewery Day, celebrating the economic impact of craft beer in Wisconsin. Read More

2019-09-26T09:13:01-05:00September 26, 2019|News|

Beloit

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW The City of Beloit is located along Interstate 39/90, just north of Wisconsin’s border with Illinois. The city center is

2023-08-03T15:55:29-05:00November 3, 2017|

Governor Walker, Foxconn Chairman Gou Sign historic agreement to bring $10 billion manufacturing campus to Wisconsin

Governor Scott Walker and Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Terry Gou have signed a contract to provide up to $2.85 billion in state income tax credits to the company to support the development of a world-class advanced display manufacturing campus in Racine County expected to create 13,000 new jobs in the region. Read More

2018-06-26T12:18:15-05:00November 10, 2017|News|

A decade of supporting high-tech startups in Wisconsin

The steps and resources required to start a business, as well as that business’s long-term success, are influenced by a complex set of factors. While business formation and success is largely in the private sector, the public sector has a role to play, particularly with regard to companies that face technical barriers, capital constraints and regulatory hurdles. Read More

2019-04-11T14:55:27-05:00July 23, 2015|INsource Newsletter|