The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) website InWisconsin.com was ranked #3 in the United States for providing economic development site selection information, according to a report by Sigala Inc., a California based consulting firm that deals with public and private sector planning and development processes. InWisconsin.com provides top location information for companies looking to locate […]
State Gets Ahead on Propane Supply
Date Thu, Sep. 4, 2014 - 1:57pm By Hamilton
As was reported multiple times by Hamilton Consulting and in the news, Wisconsin and other Midwestern states experienced major propane supply shortages during the extraordinarily cold winter in 2013-14. The average price of a gallon of propane was $1.70, and by January 2014 had risen to $4.49 per gallon. It may only be September, but […]
11 UW Entrepreneurs Receive Seed Fund Money
Date Thu, Sep. 4, 2014 - 1:55pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Extension, have selected 11 new entrepreneurs for Ideadvance Seed Fund money up to $25,000. Those winners who complete in the first stage will be granted up to $50,000 in stage two. The grant recipients are: BioMass Builders, UW-Milwaukee GolfLip, UW-Stout Healthier Youth, UW-Oshkosh […]
Election Update
Date Thu, Sep. 4, 2014 - 1:52pm By Hamilton
6th Congressional Canvass On election night, Glenn Grothman was named the Republican candidate for the 6th Congressional District; however the following day the Associated Press and other news sources rescinded the call that Grothman had easily won, as he was only up 215 votes from Joe Leibham early Wednesday morning. In the end, after a […]
Wisconsin’s Energy Profile
Date Thu, Aug. 14, 2014 - 1:30pm By Hamilton
Data provided by the U.S. Energy Information Administration lets us see an interactive state-by-state analysis and map of where our energy comes from. Click on the photo to interact with the map.
State Companies Invited to Trade Venture with Czech Republic, Poland, and Turkey
Date Thu, Aug. 14, 2014 - 1:17pm By Hamilton
Together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and Council of Great Lakes Governors, Wisconsin businesses are invited to participate in a trade venture to the Czech Republic, Poland, and Turkey, with the goal to help Wisconsin businesses expand their exports. The trip is November 1-11, 2015. Manufacturing is a main industry of the three […]
Primary Color
Date Thu, Aug. 14, 2014 - 12:49pm By Hamilton
Tuesday’s primaries didn’t bring much to the table in terms of headline grabbing races, but there were some interesting results. Gubernatorial Race – Governor Walker v. Mary Burke At the top of the ticket, incumbent Governor Scott Walker will face-off as expected against Democrat challenger Mary Burke. Statewide polling has shown the race is tight […]
Legislative Resources Links on Hamilton Website
Date Thu, Aug. 14, 2014 - 12:38pm By Hamilton
Hamilton Consulting’s website has a one-stop location for key links to help you follow along as laws and policies affecting your interests are discussed in the Wisconsin Legislature. Under the Resources menu, at Hamilton-Consulting.com, you can find four key calendars: Political Fundraising Calendar: Tracks every political fundraiser happening in the state; Wisconsin Legislative Schedule: Provides […]
New Round of Fast Forward Grants Available
Date Thu, Aug. 14, 2014 - 12:22pm By Hamilton
The next round of Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants are available and ready for employers looking for customized worker training grants. $8 million are available for nine different categories, including agriculture, a first for the WFF grant program. “With this round, Wisconsin Fast Forward moves into high gear,” Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Reggie […]
Governor Announces New High-Tech Start-Up Grants
Date Thu, Aug. 14, 2014 - 12:20pm By Hamilton
Governor Walker has announced the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will provide $1 million in funding to high-tech start-ups in Wisconsin, through a new program called Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Advance. Administered through UW-Extension, these funds will be provided to those with federal SBIR grants and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. Federal grants provide […]