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WEDC Website #3 in US for Economic Development
Date Thu, Sep. 4, 2014 - 2:10pm By Hamilton
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Legislative Council Study Committee on Review of TIF
Date Wed, Jul. 30, 2014 - 1:56pm By Hamilton
On July 17, the first Study Committee on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Review was hosted by the Wisconsin Legislative Council. In addition to conducting a comprehensive review of TIF and its impacts, the committee is also charged with recommending appropriate TIF changes when/where appropriate. The committee, which is chaired by Senator Gudex and vice-chaired by […]
Walmart Hosts “Made in the USA” Open Call
Date Wed, Jul. 16, 2014 - 2:06pm By Hamilton
In July, Walmart opened the front door of its world headquarters for a “Made in the USA” open call. The even allows suppliers of American products to meet with top Walmart leaders to pitch their products for Walmart stores. “In an unprecedented event, we are opening our doors and making our buyers available to meet […]
Governor Lifts Moratorium on Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Date Tue, Jul. 15, 2014 - 3:22pm By Hamilton
Governor Scott Walker lifted the moratorium on the Historic Preservation Tax Credit, after the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) placed the moratorium on the tax credit in late June. The WEDC placed a temporary moratorium on the tax credit program due to the unexpectedly large influx of projects applying for the tax credit, going from […]
WMC Announces 76 “Working for Wisconsin” Award Winners
Date Tue, Jul. 15, 2014 - 3:13pm By Hamilton
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce has announced the 76 legislators who in the last legislative session voted for tax cuts, regulation relief, lawsuit reform, and other pro-growth legislation. Scott Manley, WMC Vice President of Government Relations said, “These lawmakers are visionary pioneers for economic growth… They cut over $1 billion in taxes, cut red tape, and […]
2014 Broadband Planning Symposium and PSC Broadband Grants
Date Tue, Jul. 15, 2014 - 3:10pm By Hamilton
On July 8, the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin hosted the 2014 Broadband Planning Symposium. The symposium is part of the LinkWISCONSIN initiative to increase Wisconsin’s competitiveness through the availability, adoption, and use of broadband technology. The event provided the opportunity for broadband stakeholders across the state to explore how broadband is changing in […]