Economic Development
Get the latest updates on economic development initiatives across southeastern Wisconsin.
East Side, Downer Avenue BID executive director to depart next month
Liz Brodek will leave her post as executive director of the East Side Business Improvement District and the Downer Avenue Business Improvement District, effective July 16.
Commentary: Time to end extra unemployment benefit
The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health crisis the world hasn’t faced since the 1918 Spanish flu. Worldwide, 3.75...
Milwaukee 7 making leadership changes as of July 1
The Milwaukee 7 southeastern Wisconsin regional economic development organization will make a series of leadership changes as of July 1.
Rockline’s $19.7 million expansion project to create 54 jobs
Rockline Industries Inc. expects to create 54 jobs over three years with the $19.7 million expansion of its Sheboygan facility, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced today.
WEDC expecting return on new Foxconn deal by 2028
Foxconn Technology Group’s new deal with the state of Wisconsin would generate a return on investment by 2028 if the company hits its hiring and investment targets, according to a Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. staff review of the contract.
Granville Connection approved for $250,000 grant
The Milwaukee Common Council approved $250,000 in funding for the Granville Connection, a proposed hub of restaurants and small businesses near Milwaukee’s former Northridge Mall.
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Racine/Kenosha County 2035 event to focus on area’s assets, critical challenges for future
For years, several businesses from Illinois have chosen to move or expand north of the state line into Kenosha...
Kenosha business owners still in flux following 2020 riots
Kenosha business owners displaced by the violent protests following the police shooting of Jacob Blake that left portions of...
Racine County wrestles with challenges and opportunities to attract economic development
Anyone following Racine County development news over the past three years has likely discovered ties back to Foxconn’s plans...
Racine/Kenosha County 2035 event to focus on future of key area for region
For years, several businesses from Illinois have chosen to move north of the state line to Kenosha County. Meanwhile, growth from the Chicago area continues to creep northward and growth from Milwaukee continues to creep southward.
