Economic Development
Get the latest updates on economic development initiatives across southeastern Wisconsin.
Capital Midwest Fund launches diversity, equity and inclusion initiative
Mequon-based Capital Midwest Fund is now investing with a newly announced diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiative in mind.
WMC report: 80% of companies in Wisconsin planning to raise wages by 3% or more this year
As employers continue to struggle navigating through the ongoing workforce shortage, more businesses are looking at increasing wages to attract new employees.
Marquette clinic offering free legal resources for local entrepreneurs
Students in Marquette’s Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic (LEC) have successfully completed their Neighborhood Entrepreneur Project, aimed at providing free legal support to low and moderate-income microentrepreneurs in Wisconsin.
MKE Tech Hub Coalition’s impact report shows nonprofit is bringing talent to Milwaukee
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition is one of a handful of local organizations seeking to increase the amount of tech workers in our region. The coalition’s newly released 2021 impact report highlights how much closer they are getting toward their ultimate goal: to inclusively double the tech workforce in southeastern Wisconsin.
Industry experts share predictions for 2022 at Economic Trends Event
Three industry experts and an economist this morning shared their outlooks for 2022 at the annual BizTimes Milwaukee Economic Trends Event.
Brew City Match announces newest cohort of winners
Brew City Match has announced the newest group of 49 entrepreneurs who will receive technical assistance, grants, loans, business classes and coaching through the program.
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Intel nearly picked Foxconn site, but chose Ohio instead for massive chip manufacturing complex
Intel Corp. announced plans Friday to build the largest economic development project in Ohio's history. And yet, it almost happened in Wisconsin, according to local economic development officials.
Rallius investing $2 million for affordable housing in Milwaukee
Digital banking platform Rallius is launching a $2 million pilot program in Milwaukee to finance the development of 20...
FaBcap food and beverage business accelerator now a national program
Wisconsin’s FaBcap Accelerator program has expanded nationally and is now serving six times as many businesses across the U.S.
The Pink Bakery seeks to raise the bar for allergen-free dessert options
A sweet tooth, an unwavering palate and a bit of luck led to Milwaukee native and entrepreneur Nubian Simmons opening a manufacturing facility for her business, The Pink Bakery, in the city's Miller Valley.
