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Derse Breaks Ground on New International Headquarters in Oak Creek
The $48 million project represents its commitment to remain privately held, grow client services, and invest in employees. By: Derse Breaking ground on what's next Derse broke ground for its new international headquarters, a plan that will bring its Milwaukee and...
Next 10 U.S. Biopharma Clusters
Wisconsin’s manufacturing heritage has helped the Badger State build a life sciences industry that, while heavy on diagnostics and medical device development, also includes growing biopharma activity.
Momentum meets opportunity: Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership to host State of the Region event
Southeastern Wisconsin has a proven track record of attracting top talent and transformative investment. What is driving that momentum, and how can we sustain it? The Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership is excited to host its inaugural State of the...
The 10 best state economies in America in 2026
Wisconsin has seen a surge of new business formations since the pandemic, according to a study released in May by the Wisconsin Policy Forum. Researchers noted a 20.2% increase in new small businesses in the Badger State between 2020 and 2025. And those new businesses have staying power.
Cudahy manufacturer growing, achieves game-changing certification
One walk across the manufacturing floor at Modular Power & Data (MPD) shows remnants of their metal fabricating history. From restaurant menu boards to lake piers, the company’s client base has been as diverse as the work they perform. But now MPD is...
Stable and Growing: A Promising Future for Businesses Choosing Wisconsin
As national economic conditions continue to diverge sharply across the country, geography has become a defining factor in performance. The Moody’s Analytics map highlighted by Fortune underscores that reality, placing Wisconsin outside the group of...
Efficiency on the shop floor
Racine manufacturer using AI to improve processes
A visit from the top: Microsoft leadership engages with local community
Local business, civic leaders meet with Microsoft head to talk data centers “It’s a fascinating time,” said Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith. “I do think that we’ve entered what is, in effect, an AI era. There is a huge opportunity, but...
Driving Innovation: A comprehensive data center resource hub
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, research and daily life – powering everything from smart services to advanced analytics. Behind every AI application is a network of data centers, the infrastructure that enables high-speed...
Elevating a community
Vantage breaks ground on $15B data center investment
GZ PrintPak to invest $7.1 million to expand Mount Pleasant facility
Premium paper packaging company GZ PrintPak will spend $7.1 million to expand production capacity at its recently opened Mount Pleasant manufacturing site to manufacture luxury paper bags, according to a Thursday announcement from the company and...
Rockwell Automation to Build New Greenfield Manufacturing Site in Southeastern Wisconsin
New site advances a $2 billion investment plan to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and digital capability
OpenAI, Oracle and Vantage Data Centers Announce Stargate Data Center Site in Wisconsin
DENVER (Oct. 22, 2025) – OpenAI, Oracle and Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced plans to develop a data center campus outside Milwaukee in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The new campus is...
Gov. Evers, Microsoft Officials Announce New $4 Billion Investment in Mount Pleasant Datacenter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2025 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov RACINE — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Microsoft officials and local leaders to announce that Microsoft is investing an additional $4 billion to further expand its planned...
Concept Labs officially opens its new facility in Pleasant Prairie, hosts grand opening celebration
On September 18, 2025, Concept Labs hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of its new 196,000 SF facility in the Village of Pleasant Prairie. “Our new facility in Pleasant Prairie represents a key step in our long-term...
Milwaukee Tool Expands Waukesha County, Wisconsin, Operations
Milwaukee Tool, a subsidiary of Techtronic Industries (TTI), plans to expand its operations in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The $42 million project is expected to create 300 jobs in Waukesha County.The investment includes the purchase of a 22-acre...
Microbial Discovery Group expands in Wisconsin with opening of third manufacturing facility
WEDC is partnering with innovative leader in fermentation FRANKLIN, WI. SEPT. 3, 2025 – State, local, and company leaders today celebrated the grand opening of the third Wisconsin production location for Microbial Discovery Group (MDG). The expansion...
Why the next great American business story might start in Milwaukee
On any given weekday morning, downtown Milwaukee hums with the low, steady pulse of commerce. Streetcars glide past glassy high-rises, cyclists slip into office towers, and the scent of espresso mingles with lake air. It is here, in this compact...
M7 putting new focus on biotech manufacturing sector
The Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership wants to put a greater emphasis on biotech companies and other manufacturers as it develops its next five-year plan. Rebecca Gries, executive director for M7, shared an update on the group’s efforts during this...
Wall Street Journal, Linkedin: Milwaukee region booming with opportunities for young professionals
July 21, 2025 (MILWAUKEE) – Milwaukee is growing its reputation as a premier destination for young professionals, as recognized by two major media outlets in recent days. In a feature published by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Milwaukee was...