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# WEDC

> Strategically investing in Wisconsin to enhance the economic well\-being of people and their businesses and communities\.

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## Pages
- [Request for Proposal](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/request-for-proposal-process/)
- [Small Business Academy](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/build-your-small-business/small-business-academy/)
- [Wisconsin Economic Summit](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/about-us/events/wisconsin-economic-summit/)
- [WEDC Awards Data](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/transparency/annual-report-on-economic-development/wedc-awards-data/)
- [Main Street and Connect Communities Programs](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/building-communities/main-street-connect-communities/)

## Posts
- [Three businesses named as finalists in Wisconsin’s Main Street Makeover Contest](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/three-businesses-named-as-finalists-in-wisconsins-main-street-makeover-contest-2026/): The winning business will receive personalized technical assistance and up to $10,000 to implement recommended changes, which could include exterior façade and storefront design improvements along with personalized assistance to boost the business’s image and operations\.
- [WEDC announces $1\.5 million in grants to support small businesses across Wisconsin](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/wedc-announces-1-5-million-in-grants-to-support-small-businesses-across-wisconsin/): Announcing that ten community organizations supporting small businesses across Wisconsin have received $1\.5 million in Small Business Development Grants \(SBDG\) from WEDC\.
- [Growing Wisconsin’s economy requires a balanced approach](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/growing-wisconsins-economy-requires-a-balanced-approach/): New WEDC Secretary and CEO John W\. Miller, describes the importance of a balanced approach in growing Wisconsin’s economy for better results and community well\-being\.
- [Resources for companies navigating tariffs](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/resources-for-companies-navigating-tariffs/): Stay informed on resources for companies navigating tariffs to protect your business and manage supply chain disruptions effectively\.
- [Lab helps state firms unlock the power of AI to solve business challenges](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/lab-helps-state-firms-unlock-the-power-of-ai-to-solve-business-challenges/): Learn how the lab helps state firms unlock the power of AI to boost efficiency and navigate business challenges effectively\.

## Committees
- [Teleconference of the Main Street Makeover Committee Agenda \- March 6, 2026](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/committee/teleconference-of-the-main-street-makeover-committee-agenda-2026-03-06/)
- [Board of Directors](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/committee/board-of-directors-2026-03-10/)
- [Awards Administration Committee](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/committee/awards-administration-committee-2026-03-04/)
- [Audit and Budget Committee](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/committee/audit-and-budget-committee-2026-03-03/)
- [Wisconsin Investment Fund Committee](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/committee/wisconsin-investment-fund-committee-2026-03-02/)

## Programs
- [ExporTech™](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/programs/exportech/): ExporTech helps Wisconsin companies expand their global market reach through targeted export strategy development and execution\.
- [Ignite Wisconsin](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/programs/ignite-wisconsin/): Ignite Wisconsin, a WEDC initiative, empowers regional consortia with funding to build vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems, drive innovation, and grow startup and investment activity statewide\.
- [Qualified New Business Venture](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/programs/qualified-new-business-venture/): Early stage businesses developing innovative products, processes or services may be designated as QNBVs by the Wisconsin\.\.\.
- [Industrial Revenue Bond](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/programs/industrial-revenue-bond/): Industrial Revenue Bonds \(IRBs\) are designed to help Wisconsin municipalities support industrial development through the sale of tax\-exempt bonds \.\.\.
- [Historic Preservation Tax Credit](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/programs/historic-preservation-tax-credit/): Wisconsin’s historic business communities remind us of the state’s rich architectural history while continuing to serve as centers of congregation and commerce \.\.\.

## QNBV/TDL Recipients
- [Mumbies, Inc\.](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/innovate-in-wisconsin/innovation-investment-portfolio/mumbies-inc/)
- [Outhad AI, Inc\.](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/innovate-in-wisconsin/innovation-investment-portfolio/outhad-ai-inc/)
- [aMBR Genomics, Inc\.](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/innovate-in-wisconsin/innovation-investment-portfolio/ambr-genomics-inc/)
- [Dry Needling Innovation Systems, LLC](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/innovate-in-wisconsin/innovation-investment-portfolio/dry-needling-innovation-systems-llc/)
- [eComm LLC](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/innovate-in-wisconsin/innovation-investment-portfolio/ecomm-llc/)

## Staff Directory
- [Melinda Osterberg](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/staff-directory/melinda-osterberg/)
- [Kelly Traczyk](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/staff-directory/kelly-traczyk/)
- [John W\. Miller](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/staff-directory/john-w-miller/)
- [Carolyn Brooks](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/staff-directory/carolyn-brooks/)
- [Francisco Carrillo](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/staff-directory/francisco-carrillo/)

## Success Stories
- [Cascades’ expansion triggers growth](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/success-in-wisconsin/success-stories/cascades-expansion-triggers-growth/): Discover how this Canadian paper and packaging firm grew as it embraced its mission of improving the well\-being of people, communities, and the planet by offering sustainable and innovative solutions that create value\.
- [Lip balm with international appeal](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/success-in-wisconsin/success-stories/bee-bella/): Bee Bella recently expanded into Japan with hopes to develop export markets in Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom\.
- [DSG Outerwear](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/success-in-wisconsin/success-stories/dsg-outerwear/): Developed a women’s line of outerwear for hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and adventure sports with a feminine fit and a designer look\.
- [Terra Translations](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/success-in-wisconsin/success-stories/terra-translations/): Terra has a full\-time workforce of five in Milwaukee, but it employs more than 230 people globally\. 
- [Workforce challenges trigger dynamic new approaches](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/success-in-wisconsin/success-stories/workforce-challenges-trigger-dynamic-new-approaches/): Tailored to local conditions, Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grants address key barriers\.

## Certified Sites
- [North Holmen Industrial Area \- Mathy Site](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/doing-business-in-wisconsin/certified-sites/posts/north-holmen/)
- [North Holmen Industrial Area \- Alt Site](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/doing-business-in-wisconsin/certified-sites/posts/north-holmen-alt/)
- [Century City Business Park](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/doing-business-in-wisconsin/certified-sites/posts/mke-century-city/)
- [Beloit Gateway Business Park](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/doing-business-in-wisconsin/certified-sites/posts/beloit/)
- [Wausau](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/doing-business-in-wisconsin/certified-sites/posts/wausau/)

## Market Intelligence Posts
- [Strength in Canada’s mining industry](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence/posts/strength-in-canadas-mining-industry/): Wisconsin has long been a leader in the production of mining equipment\.\. 

- [Metal products are a key component of Croatia’s economy](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence/posts/metal-products-are-key-component-of-croatias-economy/): Wisconsin companies in machinery, metal components, and the automotive industry may find opportunities for partnerships\.
- [Healthy forests may hold the key to Japan’s water supply](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence/posts/healthy-forests-may-hold-the-key-to-japans-water-supply/): Wisconsin companies with expertise in water solutions or forest conservation may find opportunities in the market\.


- [Animal feed manufacturing in Mexico](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence/posts/animal-feed-manufacturing-in-mexico/): Wisconsin suppliers might provide high\-quality animal feed or grains to producers in Mexico 



- [Pet supplies fetch higher revenues in South Africa](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence/posts/pet-supplies-fetch-higher-revenues-in-south-africa/): The growing market could be a good fit for Wisconsin companies in the pet food industry\.

## Region Pages
- [Europe](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence/regions/europe/)
- [Asia](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence/regions/asia/)
- [Africa and the Middle East](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence/regions/africa-middle-east/)
- [Australia and New Zealand](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence/regions/australia-new-zealand/)
- [Central and South America and the Caribbean](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence/regions/central-south-america-caribbean/)

## Reports
- [Annual Report on Economic Development – WEDC Awards FY26 Q1](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/org-report/annual-report-on-economic-development-wedc-awards-fy26-q1/)
- [Annual Report on Economic Development – Commerce Awards FY26 Q1](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/org-report/annual-report-on-economic-development-commerce-awards-fy26-q1/)
- [Annual Report on Economic Development – COVID\-19 Awards FY26 Q1](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/org-report/annual-report-on-economic-development-covid-19-awards-fy26-q1/)
- [Annual Comprehensive Financial Report \(ACFR\) FY25](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/org-report/annual-comprehensive-financial-report-acfr-fy25/)
- [Fiscal Year 2026 Operations and Budget Plan](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/org-report/fiscal-year-2026-operations-and-budget-plan/)

## Categories
- [News](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/category/news/)
- [Downtown Development](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/category/downtown-development/)
- [Entrepreneurship](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/category/entrepreneurship/)
- [Thrive Newsletter](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/category/thrive-newsletter/)
- [Wisconsin Ambassadors](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/category/ambassadors/)

## Section Category
- [content](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/fusion_tb_category/content/)
- [page\_title\_bar](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/fusion_tb_category/page_title_bar/)
- [footer](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/fusion_tb_category/footer/)
- [header](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/fusion_tb_category/header/)

## Ambassadors
- [Carol Hirschmugl](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/ambassador/carol-hirschmugl/)
- [Cordero Barkley](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/ambassador/cordero-barkley/)
- [Isaac Showaki](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/ambassador/isaac-showaki/)
- [Ben Popp](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/ambassador/ben-popp/)
- [Sara Parthasarathy \& Partha Sabniviss](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/ambassador/sara-parthasarathy-partha-sabniviss/)

## Program Categories
- [Wisconsin Communities](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/program-category/wisconsin-communities/)
- [Wisconsin Businesses](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/program-category/wisconsin-businesses/)
- [International Businesses](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/program-category/international-businesses/)
- [U\.S\. Businesses](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/program-category/u-s-businesses/)

## Program Status
- [Open](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/program-status/open/)

## QNBV/TDL Industries
- [Information Technology](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/qnbvtdl-industry/information-technology/)
- [Biosciences/Medical Devices](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/qnbvtdl-industry/biosciencesmedical-devices/)
- [Health Technology](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/qnbvtdl-industry/health-technology/)
- [Manufacturing](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/qnbvtdl-industry/manufacturing/)
- [Food and Beverage](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/qnbvtdl-industry/food-and-beverage/)

## QNBV/TDL Types
- [QNBV](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/qnbvtdl-type/qnbv/)
- [TDL](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/qnbvtdl-type/tdl/)

## Report Categories
- [WEDC Performance](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/report-category/wedc-performance/)
- [Program Performance](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/report-category/program-performance/)

## Success Stories Categories
- [Community](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/success-stories-category/community/)
- [Growing Business](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/success-stories-category/growing-business/)
- [Small Business](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/success-stories-category/small-business/)
- [Export](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/success-stories-category/export/)
- [Entrepreneurs](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/success-stories-category/entrepreneurs/)

## Team
- [Regional Economic Development Directors](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/team/regional-economic-development-directors/)
- [Global Trade and Investment](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/team/global-trade-and-investment/)
- [The Office of Rural Prosperity](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/team/office-of-rural-prosperity/)
- [Entrepreneurship and Innovation](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/team/entrepreneurship-and-innovation/)
- [Strategic Investment \& Evaluation](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/team/strategic-investment-evaluation/)

## Industries
- [Other](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence-industry/other/)
- [Multiple Sectors](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence-industry/multiple-sectors/)
- [Manufacturing](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence-industry/manufacturing/)
- [Food and Beverage](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence-industry/food-and-beverage/)
- [Energy, Power and Control](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence-industry/energy-power-and-control/)

## Regions
- [Mexico](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence-region/mexico/)
- [Canada](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence-region/canada/)
- [Europe](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence-region/europe/)
- [North America](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence-region/north-america/)
- [Australia](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence-region/australia/)

## Types
- [Market Update](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/market-intelligence-type/market-update/)

## Report Categories
- [WEDC Performance](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/org-report-category/wedc-performance/)
- [Program Performance](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/org-report-category/program-performance/)
- [INvest Report](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/org-report-category/invest-report/)
- [Blue Ribbon Commission](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/org-report-category/blue-ribbon-commission/)
- [INvest Report\|Program Performance](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/org-report-category/invest-reportprogram-performance/)

## Category
- [sections](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/element_category/sections/)
- [elements](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/element_category/elements/)
- [columns](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/element_category/columns/)
- [mega\_menus](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/element_category/mega_menus/)
- [post\_cards](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/element_category/post_cards/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://wp-plugins-wedc-2023.pantheonsite.io/sitemap_index.xml)