Why the Chicago-Milwaukee I-94 corridor is attracting the next generation of industrial investment. By: Savannah Yawn, Site Selection Magazine Over the past two years, a series of multibillion-dollar announcements has reinforced the industrial importance of the I-94...
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.
Editor's Note: This article was paid for and written by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and approved by Area Development. Wisconsin is gaining national attention as a dynamic technology hub, attracting global corporations, high-growth...
Yaskawa America, a manufacturer of AC inverter drives and motion control and robotics automation systems, plans to spend $180 million to build out a new headquarters campus in Franklin. The new headquarters campus will create 700 new jobs once...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dennis Fitzgerald, VP of Customer Satisfaction, dennis_fitzgerald@yaskawa.com, (847) 887-7014 JUNE 13, 2025 Governor Evers and WEDC join Yaskawa America, Inc. Leadership to Announce Expansion and North American...
KENOSHA, Wis. – The state of Wisconsin and city of Kenosha announce the sale of approximately 240 acres of land northwest of Interstate 94 and Highway 142 to Microsoft. The site enhances the state and region’s capacity to support innovation and growth...
Microsoft continues to grow its footprint in southeast Wisconsin with the recent purchase of 240 acres of land in Kenosha which has been earmarked for another data center development. The state of Wisconsin, along with the city of Kenosha, announced...
"The rankings on these pages are high-level measures of states' workforce development climates. They do not reflect which states in a region have the most effective workforce training programs or labor boards or tools for connecting job seekers with...
Access to a skilled labor force, strong infrastructure, attractive incentives, and growth opportunities are some of the key factors in the decision-making process for choosing a new location. Wisconsin, especially Southeastern Wisconsin and Racine...
As our Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the playoffs a baseball analogy seems appropriate. Fans know a successful pitcher needs a repertoire of weapons in his arsenal. A potent curveball or slider are nice for any pitcher to have in his back pocket....
Big changes have arrived for one of WEDC’s most popular incentive programs that helps businesses locate or expand in Wisconsin. This year, the state updated the Business Development Tax Credit (BTC) Program to give businesses more flexibility to...
Baseball may be the great American pastime, but the diamond at American Family Field had a true international feel Tuesday morning. M7, MMAC, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and gener8tor hosted dozens of ambassadors from around...
President Joe Biden to join Microsoft for announcement in Mount Pleasant Editor’s note – May 10, 2024 – This press release was updated to include the full name of National Grid Renewables. Mount Pleasant, WI – May 8, 2024 – Microsoft today announced a...
A $200,000 state tax credit award means St. Francis manufacturer Wixon Inc. can better pay for education and training for employees, or give hiring bonuses to attract talent. The company is in the midst of a $7.1 million expansion to increase its...