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Current News
State is Seeking Companies for Trade Venture to ...
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking Wisconsin companies to participate in a global trade venture to South America September 8-17. The goal of this trip is to assist small to medium-sized companies from Wisconsin export products and services to this exciting market.
Wisconsin Advances Again in the Chief Executive Magazine's ...
Chief Executive magazine today announced Wisconsin ranks 17th on its “Best/Worst States for Business 2013” survey, the third consecutive year Wisconsin has improved its position among the nation’s best states for business.
The Idea Challenge Spotlight
Tracy Lundberg, grand prize winner of The Idea Challenge 2012, has made significant progress in moving her products to the marketplace since December. Her products are specially designed traditional condiments offered in the convenience of a squeezable bottle.
HI-CRUSH PROPPANTS, LLC RECEIVES PARAGON ECONOMIC IMPACT AWARD
In February, the EDC awarded Hi-Crush Proppants, LLC the 2013 Paragon Economic Impact Award. The Paragon Award is given annually to a local business that demonstrates excellence and positive economic impact in the Eau Claire area.
2013 EDC Marketing Campaigns
Upcoming marketing campaigns to be conducted in 2013.
IFWW Awarded Otto Bremer Foundation Grant
The Innovation Foundation of Western Wisconsin (IFWW) has been awarded a grant of up to $175,000 from the Otto Bremer Foundation. Of this, $100,000 will be used to hire staff and to help advance innovation-based companies in western Wisconsin.
UW-Eau Claire, Shanghai's Fudan University Sign Nursing Education ...
EAU CLAIRE — The College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the Fudan University School of Nursing in Shanghai have signed an agreement to pursue collaborations in nursing faculty and student exchanges for teaching and research.
Governor Walker Announces Opening of Wisconsin Center China
Governor Scott Walker announced the opening of the Wisconsin Center China to give Wisconsin businesses expanded access to growing markets.