Economic Development
Time is now for Milwaukee to ready itself as a climate haven, experts say
There is a real opportunity for Milwaukee to become a destination for climate refugees in the not-to-distant future, but...
Report finds ‘mixed picture’ for metro Milwaukee construction workforce
Metro Milwaukee’s construction labor market is as tight as it has been in at least 20 years, there is a generally strong pipeline of apprentices but there are opportunities to improve programs aimed at Milwaukee residents and to expand efforts to strengthen gender and racial diversity in the construction workforce, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum.
City of Plymouth buys back historic downtown building following restoration
The city of Plymouth is once again the owner of a historic downtown building that has been completely renovated to offer shoppers a unique taste of the region's dairy culture. The former H.C. Laack building at 133 E. Mill St. is now known to visitors as the Cheese Counter and Dairy Heritage Center.
Former state legislator joins MMAC as future successor to Tim Sheehy
Former state legislator Dale Kooyenga is joining the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce in the newly created position of senior vice president and will eventually succeed MMAC president Tim Sheehy.
Milwaukee among group of Midwestern cities considering worker incentive programs
As worker incentive programs gain traction in the Midwest, Milwaukee leaders are among a spate of local-level officials considering introducing similar strategies to get a leg up on attracting talent.
Waukesha County adds $4.5 million to GROW Fund
Waukesha County has added $4.5 million to the revolving loan fund created by the Waukesha County Center for Growth.
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Federal grant will help create state’s first minority business development center
Wisconsin's minority business owners will no longer need to rely on out-of-state technical support.
Common Council approves Fiserv HQ TIF district
The Milwaukee Common Council approved an $11.6 million tax incremental financing package to support Fiserv’s new corporate headquarters downtown, along with improvements to nearby public infrastructure.
Foxconn eligible for more than $8.5 million in tax credits for 2021
Foxconn Technology Group has met the benchmarks required to access more than $8.5 million worth of tax credits this year. A series of verification forms submitted to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. show the electronics manufacturer has created 768 jobs throughout its life in Wisconsin.
Businesses that used WEDC programs created $1.2 billion in new capital last year
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation supports entrepreneurs and new businesses through numerous programs, including the Qualified New Business Venture...
