Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

10/16/2026

Now is the perfect time to register for Marketplace Wisconsin! If you want to find new ways to grow your business, then this is the event for you! You can join us on Dec. 8 virtually for The Contracting Academy or in Milwaukee on Dec. 9-10 for a chance to connect with resources to help form new partnerships.

We look forward to seeing you at !

Register here: www.marketplacewisconsin.com

10/15/2026

We want to let you know about an event coming later this month that will be hosted by our friends at BioForward. The 2026 Wisconsin Biohealth Summit takes place Oct. 21-22 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

This event brings together the full ecosystem—scientists, clinicians, innovators, investors, and industry leaders—to explore how breakthroughs move beyond the lab and into real-world patient impact.

Learn more at the link below. ⬇️

From Molecule to Medicine: Delivering Successful Patient Outcomes Join us at the 2026 Wisconsin Biohealth Summit as we bring together the full ecosystem—sc...

10/15/2026

Breaking News: Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced plans to invest $75 million to expand its operations in Chippewa Falls, creating 75 new high-skill jobs in the area and supporting growing demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing solutions.

Read more: https://wedc.org/gov-evers-wedc-announce-hewlett-packard-enterprise-expansion-in-chippewa-falls-expected-to-create-75-new-jobs/

10/14/2026

Round of applause for the Wisconsin Main Street team. In Fiscal Year 2026, more than 500 new businesses were added to downtowns across the state. Over the course of the coming weeks, we will take a closer look at accolades of Wisconsin's main streets.

Want to connect with the downtown development team or are interested in revitalizing your community? Click on the link here: wedc.org/downtown-development

10/13/2026

From tackling today’s challenges to building tomorrow’s opportunities, the 2026 explored what it takes to turn big ideas into action.

Our latest blog post takes a look at some of the key takeaways from this year's summit in Eau Claire.

Learn how recognizing reality dreaming with purpose drives success for entrepreneurs and communities at the Wisconsin Economic Summit.

10/13/2026

Wisconsin's strong agricultural roots and growing innovation ecosystem are helping shape the future of
ag-tech.

Agrograph is putting AI and satellite data to work to better understand agricultural risk, showing how Wisconsin's research institutions, entrepreneurs, and startup community are helping turn new ideas into solutions for agriculture.

Link to the full story in the comments.

10/12/2026

What started as an idea to help local dairy farmers in the Marinette County area has turned into something much bigger. Dairyland Electrical Industries is built around a culture that cherishes its history, prioritizes its people, and encourages innovative ideas. In our latest feature, we take a closer look at how the Wisconsin International Market Access Grant program has helped this company tap into new global markets.

10/09/2026

We caught up with a number of our featured speakers at the on why it's important to get people together to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the state's economy.

New Glarus Brewing Co. | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Pablo Center at the Confluence |

10/09/2026

A celebration of 50 years. Wisconsin and the German state of Hessen are honoring five decades since the establishment of a sister-state relationship.

Built on the pillars of innovation, education, and strong economic ties, the two sides have created a strong mutual cultural understanding and have created long-lasting friendships. This week a Hessen delegation that includes Professor Kristina Sinemus, Minister of Digitalisation and Innovation, and Armin Schwarz, Minister for Culture and Opportunities, as well as members of the Hessian State Parliament and other business and industry representatives made the trip to Wisconsin.

The 50-year celebration was capped off with a reception Thursday night at The Edgewater Madison.

Hessen-Wisconsin Society

Full story: https://wedc.org/celebrating-german-ties/

10/08/2026

Registration is now open for the Governor's Marketplace Conference. This year's event begins with the Contracting Academy on Dec. 8. You can then join us on Dec. 9-10 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

You will have the chance to have one-on-one meetings with government and private-sector buyers interested in your products or services. You will also have the chance to network with other business professionals and grow your network.

Register today at the link below!

https://www.marketplacewisconsin.com/