Economic Development
Get the latest updates on economic development initiatives across southeastern Wisconsin.
5 minutes with: John Stibal
John Stibal retired as city of West Allis development director at the end of 2020 but has continued his...
Evers’ proposed $100 million VC fund an important step to support Wisconsin startups, supporters say
Wisconsin’s startup ecosystem leaders are calling Governor Tony Evers’ proposal for a $100 million venture capital fund a bold but necessary step for economic recovery and the prosperity of the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Former Hispanic Chamber leader Maria Monreal-Cameron dies at 75
Maria Monreal-Cameron, the former president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin and a longtime leader in the Milwaukee community, died Monday after a battle with cancer.
WEDC executive Mary Perry named president and CEO of WEDA
The Wisconsin Economic Development Association announced that it has named Mary Perry as its new president and chief executive officer.
Kenosha businesses impacted by violent protests receive recovery funding
More than 25 Kenosha-area businesses impacted by the violent protests that erupted in the community in late August have received loans of up to $50,000, the Kenosha Area Business Alliance announced today.
The interview: Ossie Kendrix
Ossie Kendrix, the president and chief executive officer of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, recently moved...
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Downtown Kenosha, Inc. deploys grants for businesses damaged during civil unrest
Downtown Kenosha, Inc. provided $300,000 to Kenosha businesses impacted by the violent protests that erupted following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in August.
Kenosha picks up the pieces
During the second night of the August civil unrest in Kenosha, Uptown Restaurant owner Yolanda Hernandez arrived home...
African American Chamber’s Ossie Kendrix will continue leading organization after moving to Dallas
Ossie Kendrix, the president and chief executive officer of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, has moved...
Advocate Aurora awards funds to boost e-commerce platforms for minority-owned businesses
Advocate Aurora Health said it will award a total of $2.1 million in grants to Milwaukee community organizations over the next month to address the social and economic needs of the city amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
