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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Financial Services
Madison, Wisconsin 18,967 followers
About us
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.
- Website
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https://wedc.org
External link for Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- economic development assistance, community development, entrepreneur services, and job creation tax credits
Locations
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Primary
2352 S Park St
Suite 303
Madison, Wisconsin 53713, US
Employees at Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Updates
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⏰ The clock is ticking to get your nominations in for the 2024 #MarketplaceWI Governor's Awards. The deadline is July 19th. Awards finalists receive full conference passes to MARKETPLACE 2024, plus discounts on optional exhibit booth space. Finalists will also benefit from company profiles in the conference program booklet and on the website to increase visibility and help create new contracting opportunities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gv4cv4aJ
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Just In: Seven organizations are receiving Entrepreneurship Partner Grants that total $850,000. Each organization supports Wisconsin entrepreneurs with technical and financial assistance. “Our support of Wisconsin entrepreneurship sparks innovation, advances technology, creates jobs, and improves our quality of life,” said Sec. Missy Hughes. The seven recipients include Couleecap, Inc., Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation Inc., Forward BIOLABS, UWM Research Foundation, Inc., Marathon County Development Corporation, New North, Inc. and Bridges to Cures, Inc. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkVbqUer
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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation reposted this
The SBIR/STTR Road Tour comes to Madison in 2 weeks! We want all #Wisconsin #innovators and #ecosystem partners to have the chance to connect with state, federal and local #resources, hear from DoD SBIR/STTR Program Office successes, and take those first steps to #commercialization. 🎫 Register now to #SeedTheFuture: https://buff.ly/4cKvfrB
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Congratulations to the organizers of #SummerfestTech . The event saw about 2,900 registrants this year, which was nearly a 40% increase from last year. The four-day event was highlighted by a panel that was moderated by WEDC Sec. Missy Hughes. The panel discussed the state's opportunities to further develop a robust tech ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/gjdp5v2X
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There is still time to nominate a company for a business excellence award as part of #MarketplaceWI, the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development. July 19th is the deadline! The awards recognize Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities. The categories include: 👉 Outstanding Business of the Year 👉 CEO of the Year 👉 Best Workplace 👉 Thought Leadership Excellence 👉 Diverse Business Champion of the Year Nominate here: https://lnkd.in/gERwkJgh
Awards | Marketplace Wisconsin
https://www.marketplacewisconsin.com
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#WIAmbassadors Partha Sabniviss and Sara Parthasarathy are co-founders of Flavor Temptations. Read how launching their business in Wisconsin has helped them establish a strong presence on the West Coast!
Our Journey from Local Roots to National Success
https://wedc.org
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Momentum is building for the state of Wisconsin! Wisconsin's Biohealth Tech Hub is getting $49 million from the federal government to continue to grow the state's personalized medicine and biohealth sector. Not only is this move significant for the state's economy, but the technology being developed will also change the future of health care.
'30,000 new jobs': Wisconsin Tech Hub gets $49M federal grant
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The former New Century School building in Verona is in the process of being turned into a place where everyone can enjoy art. WEDC is providing a grant to support ART House 360 in restoring this historic schoolhouse.
Verona nonprofit receives $250,000 grant to renovate former New Century School building
madison.com
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Did you see the news? Wisconsin was named a U.S. Regional Tech Hub. Now the state will get $49 million in federal funding to continue to grow the biohealth and personalized medicine sector. The funding will support biohealth manufacturing, medical research efforts, and create new jobs in the process. Read a full breakdown of what this moment means for Wisconsin! ⤵️
Wisconsin named regional tech hub: Big win for Milwaukee-Madison biohealth field
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