by Tammy Thornton | May 28, 2026 | Community, Economic Development
WMC Foundation released the first episode of its new limited video series based on the foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report— highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the debut episode, WMC President/CEO...
by Tammy Thornton | May 14, 2026 | Community, Economic Development, Entrepreneurs
Launch Wisconsin, formerly the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, is accepting entries online for the 2026 competition until 11:59 p.m. June 15. The Wisconsin Technology Council produces the contest to encourage entrepreneurs statewide in the startup stages...
by Tammy Thornton | Apr 21, 2026 | Community, Economic Development, Entrepreneurs
Johnson’s One Stop owners Artie & Debbie Johnson will be recognized during SBA National Small Business Week May 3-9, 2026 Artie & Debbie Johnson, president & CEO of the Western Wisconsin-based Johnson’s One Stop is the winner of a prestigious SBA...
by Tammy Thornton | Apr 16, 2026 | Community, Economic Development
Comments sought for proposed roundabout (Fond du Lac) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region announces a live, online public involvement meeting to show proposed intersection improvements to WIS 23 and County T/Easterbrook Road between...
by Tammy Thornton | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, Economic Development
Eight companies were named as Wisconsin Manufacturers of the Year at the 37th Annual MOTY Awards program, the state’s premier recognition of manufacturing excellence. Baker Tilly, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the...
by Tammy Thornton | Jan 12, 2026 | Community, Economic Development, Entrepreneurs
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and aspiring founders are invited to a free Small Business Clinic on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. This one-day event offers practical support, expert guidance, and...
