by Tammy Thornton | Aug 24, 2026 | Agri-Business, Community, Economic Development
Non-profit Organizations, Tribal Governments and Public Agencies can Apply Through September 8, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications now through September 8, 2026, for the Housing Preservation Grants Program. The Housing...
by Tammy Thornton | Aug 24, 2026 | Community, Economic Development
WMC Welcomes BMO as Presenting Partner for Competition’s 11th Year Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – is again hosting a statewide competition to find the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.”...
by Tammy Thornton | Jul 6, 2026 | Community, Economic Development
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced Tuesday that Anna Blaszkowski has been promoted to Senior Manager of Employment Regulation & Technology Infrastructure Policy. “Anna has quickly...
by Tammy Thornton | Jul 6, 2026 | Community, Economic Development
The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) recently presented state Sen. Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) with its Champion of Economic Development Award for his leadership during the 2025-26 Wisconsin Legislative Session on key legislation to boost economic...
by Tammy Thornton | Jun 10, 2026 | Community, Economic Development
Employers report higher property taxes—and back eliminating Wisconsin’s income tax A majority of Wisconsin employers say the state’s business climate is headed in the wrong direction, with their responses underscoring growing concerns about taxes and the state’s...
by Tammy Thornton | Jun 2, 2026 | Community, Economic Development
WMC’s Nick Burger was officially promoted to Senior Director of Membership at WMC’s Small Business Committee Meeting on Wednesday. Burger leads WMC’s overall efforts to recruit, retain, and engage businesses across the state. He oversees a highly skilled...
