We are excited to share that another round of grants are available to revitalize underused spaces in communities across Wisconsin! The Vibrant Spaces Grant program allows municipalities to apply for grants between $25,000 and $50,000. Proposals will be evaluated based on their ability to create visible and pedestrian-oriented public spaces that attract and accommodate groups and activities and benefit nearby businesses and the community. The application period opens Sept. 16. https://lnkd.in/gdt2EJ8j
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Finanzdienstleistungen
Madison, Wisconsin 19,201 followers
Über uns
As Wisconsin’s lead economic development agency, with more than 600 regional and local partners, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) fosters the cooperation necessary to support sustainable business growth and job creation. Our model is customer-service focused and aligns with the needs of businesses. To ensure we are effective and efficient, we collaborate with our state economic development network to deploy tools, provide financial and technical support, encourage entrepreneurship, and advance industries. Together, we leverage Wisconsin’s unique character as a state that is innovative, hardworking, independent and success-minded to create the right climate that maximizes the potential for economic growth in Wisconsin.
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https://wedc.org
External link for Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
- Industrie
- Finanzdienstleistungen
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 51-200 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- Madison, Wisconsin
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- Government Agency
- Gegründet
- 2011
- Spezialitäten
- economic development assistance, community development, entrepreneur services, and job creation tax credits
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Primäre
2352 S Park St
Suite 303
Madison, Wisconsin 53713, US
Employees at Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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Greg Williamson
Chief Investment Officer, Business Leader, Entrepreneur
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Jonathan Bartz
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Fanfu Li
International Business Development Director at Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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Neil White
Regional Economic Development Director at Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Aktualisierungen
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The #WIEconomicSummit is now less than two months away! Now is the right time to let you know that our featured speaker line-up is taking shape for this year's event. 🎤 Rebecca Ryan, APF, futurist and founder of NEXT Generation Consulting, Inc., will explore trends that will impact the state's economy in the coming decades. 🎤 Matt Kirchner, President of LAB Midwest and host of The TechEd Podcast, will offer insights on the state of artificial intelligence in Wisconsin. 🎤 Mike Knetter, economist and President of the University of Wisconsin Foundation, will offer perspectives on the state's economy. 🎤 Jyoti Gupta, PhD, President of Women's Health and X-Ray at GE HealthCare, will discuss how technology and innovation are driving change in personalized medicine. Our speaker roster is still growing, so be on the lookout for future announcements on our social channels and summit website! https://lnkd.in/g8ea2EeP
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We are excited to share that we are a proud sponsor of an upcoming event that will give company representatives the opportunity to learn about doing business in the southern hemisphere. On September 6, the U.S. Commercial Service Wisconsin, in partnership with the Wisconsin District Export Council , will be hosting a Green Bay Packers watch event at Sprecher Brewery in #Glendale! The #Packers are playing the Philadelphia Eagles in the first ever National Football League (NFL) game in #Brazil. Learn more about the event and to register at the link below! ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/d6eu94Gk
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WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes underscores how fiscal year 2024 was pivotal for Wisconsin’s economy. Key moments include: ✅ Wisconsin businesses pledged $2.4 billion in capital investments, $100 million in new funding for entrepreneurs, and $33 million to boost communities statewide. ✅ Record-setting investments such as Kikkoman Corporation's $800 million expansion in #Jefferson, A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.'s $340 million construction in #Dickeyville and #Kieler, and Kwik Trip, Inc.'s $95 million statewide investments. ✅ WEDC’s $62 million in performance-based tax credits have generated impressive returns, including Microsoft's $3.3 billion data center and more. Discover the impact of this standout year for Wisconsin! ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3Xd58oe #WisconsinMomentum #LookForwardWI
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Do not miss on a fantastic opportunity to grow your company's exports! WEDC will be leading a trade mission to Australia in November. In 2023, Wisconsin companies exported goods totaling $812 million -- making Australia a top-7 destination for international exports. The trade mission will include stops in Sydney and Melbourne. In each city, participants will be scheduled for one-on-one meetings with prospective partners in their respective markets. The deadline to register is September 6. You can learn more about the trip here: https://lnkd.in/gi487Su2
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It was a pleasure to have the delegation from Germany visit our Madison office last week!
Die Teilnehmenden des „Beyond Washington“ Bildungsprogramms verbrachten eine spannende Woche in Madison, Wisconsin. Sie führten Gespräche mit Repräsentanten eines breiten Spektrums von Organisationen und Institutionen, darunter die Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, die Bürgermeisterin von Madison, der Partnerstadt von Freiburg, die University of Wisconsin-Madison, die Nationalgarde und der lokalen Wirtschaftsförderung und NGOs. Die Gruppe erhielt tiefgehende Einblicke in die amerikanische Innenpolitik und lernte viel über aktuelle politische, gesellschaftliche und wirtschaftliche Entwicklungen. Eine Woche voller Lernen, Zusammenarbeit und neuer Perspektiven! „Beyond Washington“ ist ein einwöchiges Programm für Mitarbeitende deutscher Bundestagsabgeordneter. Das Programm vermittelt ein tiefgehendes Verständnis der US-amerikanischen Innenpolitik und der daraus resultierenden Außenpolitik, um die transatlantischen Beziehungen zu fördern. Das Programm wird durchgeführt von Cultural Vistas Europe. #BeyondWashington #TransatlantischeBeziehungen #Diplomatie #Diplomacy
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Deputy Secretary Sam Rikkers, Rural Prosperity Director Beth Haskovec, and Market Development Director Rome Rauter welcomed a delegation of 20 from Germany this past Friday. The delegation was part of “Beyond Washington, Understanding the Heartland," a one-week program for staff members of German members of the Bundestag from all parliamentary groups and regions. The program provides an in-depth understanding of U.S. domestic policy and the resulting foreign policy to foster transatlantic relations. This is supported by the U.S. Embassy in Berlin. WEDC gave an insight into the State of Wisconsin including our economic industries, and other initiatives in rural development, sustainability, and export promotion.
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During a recent visit to Accuray in Middleton, Sec. Missy Hughes and others touted the expansive public investment's role in the success of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbeXUt6X #WisconsinInnovation #WisconsinIdea #Biohealth
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The themes of this year's #WIEconomicSummit are coming into focus! Day #1 is going to be all about innovation. You can expect to hear from industry leaders and entrepreneurs who drive change and create new opportunities. On day #2, we will focus on on the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI). There will also be opportunities to learn how AI is revolutionizing industries from manufacturing to health care and everything in between. See you in La Crosse in October! https://lnkd.in/e4jMvr_Z
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Is your company interested in exporting or growing exports into Mexico? If the answer is yes, then we invite you to our Global Trade Mission to Mexico in Feb. 2025! WEDC will lead the trip, which will include stops in Guadalajara and Mexico City—the second-largest and largest cities in Mexico. In each city, participants will be scheduled for one-on-one meetings with potential partners in the market. These partners are chosen for each participating company based on the company’s needs, growth strategy, and product or service offerings. Learn more and do not wait to register! https://lnkd.in/g_-4WdpR
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