wisconsin
Resource pages for "wisconsin"-related posts for economic development professionals, corporate site selectors and site consultants.
Advanced Manufacturing Sites
Manufacturers are seeking cutting-edge locations for their state-of-the-art production lines and processes.
Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report: State Rankings
As the economic landscape evolves with sea change-level shifts, discover the leading locations in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report.
Why… Wisconsin?
Leading the way to assist new and expanding firms, The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) shares a look at the latest developments for business...
Milwaukee Tool Will Create 1,000 More Jobs Across Wisconsin
Milwaukee Tool will invest $206 million in nine locations; Wisconsin will support the company's expansion with up to $22.5 million in additional performance-based tax credits.
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Breaks Ground On Wisconsin Facility
Arrowhead will receive up to $16M in tax increment financing from the city of Verona, and up to $2.5M in tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Linking The Global Supply Chain
A number of states are now in the matchmaking business, all trying to help companies solve their increasingly complex and demanding supply chain issues.
Exact Sciences Commits $350M To Wisconsin Expansion
Cancer screening and diagnostics company Exact Sciences will create 1,300 jobs at its new Madison, WI facilities.
Generac Investing $53M In Wisconsin Expansion
Energy technology solutions company Generac will create more than 700 manufacturing and office jobs throughout Wisconsin.
ND Packaging Investing $45.5M In Wisconsin
The company will create up to 40 jobs at a 350,000-square-foot corrugated box manufacturing facility in Racine County, WI.
Honorable Mention Awards: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Our most competitive Deal of the Year competition ever yielded a cornucopia of impressive projects that are bringing a bonanza of new jobs to locations across the U.S. Here’s the cream of the crop.
Milwaukee Tool Expanding In Wisconsin
The company will invest nearly $26 million to build manufacturing plant in West Bend, WI.
Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running
Precertified sites—also known as shovel-ready sites—speed up the development cycle for projects by cutting the red tape and lining up key approvals in advance of the site selection process.
Generac Power Systems Opens Wisconsin Distribution Center
The new 490,000-square-foot Janesville, WI distribution center will employ 80 people, and help expand the company's shipping capabilities.
Madison, WI Takes Quality Of Life Crown
Madison, WI lands the top spot for Quality of Life, Orlando leads in Job Growth in Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report.
Workforce Development Training & Talent Acquisition
Workforce training is still job one for locations vying to compete for high-tech projects, but talent acquisition—a.k.a. recruiting—now is a critical component for success.
January / February 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 1)
The January / February 2018 Issue features the State of the Year and Deal of the Year winners, an exclusive interview with Arkansas’ governor, plus a look at utilities, automotive, food processing, and aerospace & defense.
Inside LiveXchange 2017
LiveXchange offers a unique opportunity for corporate executives eyeing locations for their new facilities to have quality face-time with major economic development agency representatives.
Manufacturing Is Job One For Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan
Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan have been named the Top Manufacturing States in a new rankings category in Business Facilities' 13th Annual Rankings Report; Louisiana is tops in Cybersecurity Growth Potential.
Linetec Adds Third Anodize Line In Wisconsin
Linetec recently invested $15 million in a third anodize line at its facility in Wausau, WI, creating 90 jobs.
Cellular Dynamics International Opens Facility In Novato, CA
CDI will lease space from the Buck Institute to derive and bank human induced pluripotent stem cells.
