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.
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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.
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...
The Cities Where College Grads Are Actually Landing Jobs
Memo to job-hunting college grads: It pays to take your search to cities just beyond America’s biggest metro areas. In one of the toughest markets for entry-level jobs in years, several second-tier cities—including Raleigh, N.C.—rise above the pack...
Wisconsin: Capturing More Than a Moment
For three days in late April, virtually every camera in the sports world trained its lens squarely on one city: Green Bay, Wisconsin. Hosting the NFL Draft commands that level of attention. From April 24 to 26, more than 600,000 people showed up at...
Wisconsin: A Launchpad for Innovation and Industry
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...
The 2025 Regional Workforce Development Rankings
"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...
Washington Monthly ranks UW as No. 1 national public university
Boosted by strong scores in metrics measuring public service and an improved score in social mobility, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is ranked first among national public universities and 12th overall in Washington Monthly’s 2024 College Guide...
Best Community Colleges in the U.S. – 2024 Study
Associate degrees offer students flexibility to achieve different educational and vocational goals. They usually take half the time of a bachelor’s degree and could help you meet the academic requirements for many entry positions into a career....