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WEDC was established in 2011 during the tenure of Gov. Scott Walker to replace the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.The impetus for WEDC resulted from a 2010 report titled “Be Bold Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Competitiveness Study” that recommended a non-political authority be created to design and deliver a statewide economic development strategy.
The request, submitted by Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, asks that $15 million go to the Child Care Counts program.
MADISON — Wisconsin will receive a $62.4 million federal grant to help fund solar systems for low- and moderate-income households throughout the state, Gov. Tony Evers' office announced Tuesday.
It was established as the Wisconsin Department of Development in 1979, renamed to the Department of Commerce in 1995, and abolished in 2011. The department was responsible for implementing and overseeing the economic development programs for Wisconsin through consultation, technical assistance, and relocation assistance.
The largest grants are $2.8 million for a processing facility to warehouse, clean, package and distribute organic ... – A total of 30 Wisconsin projects will receive a portion of $23.2 million ...
An economic development corporation ("EDC") is an organization common in the United States, usually a 501(c)(3) non-profit, whose mission is to promote economic development within a specific geographical area. These organizations are complementary to Chambers of Commerce. Whereas a Chamber of Commerce promotes the interests of businesses in a ...
Melissa "Missy" Hughes is an American lawyer and public administrator. She is the secretary and chief executive officer of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.She was appointed in September 2019 by Governor Tony Evers, and confirmed one month later.
The grants for projects include $30 million for lead service line replacements in Milwaukee, $14 million for the same in Watertown, $ Wisconsin communities receive $273M in water infrastructure ...