Economic Development
WEDC executive Mary Perry named president and CEO of WEDA
The Wisconsin Economic Development Association announced that it has named Mary Perry as its new president and chief executive officer.
Kenosha businesses impacted by violent protests receive recovery funding
More than 25 Kenosha-area businesses impacted by the violent protests that erupted in the community in late August have received loans of up to $50,000, the Kenosha Area Business Alliance announced today.
The interview: Ossie Kendrix
Ossie Kendrix, the president and chief executive officer of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, recently moved...
Downtown Kenosha, Inc. deploys grants for businesses damaged during civil unrest
Downtown Kenosha, Inc. provided $300,000 to Kenosha businesses impacted by the violent protests that erupted following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in August.
Kenosha picks up the pieces
During the second night of the August civil unrest in Kenosha, Uptown Restaurant owner Yolanda Hernandez arrived home...
African American Chamber’s Ossie Kendrix will continue leading organization after moving to Dallas
Ossie Kendrix, the president and chief executive officer of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, has moved...
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Advocate Aurora awards funds to boost e-commerce platforms for minority-owned businesses
Advocate Aurora Health said it will award a total of $2.1 million in grants to Milwaukee community organizations over the next month to address the social and economic needs of the city amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
WEDC adds $3 million to microloan program for damaged businesses in Kenosha
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is adding $3 million to a microloan program designed to help Kenosha businesses recover from damage caused by rioting during violent protests in late August.
WEDC to offer $1 million in microloans to Kenosha businesses impacted by violent protests
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will allocate $1 million to Kenosha businesses damaged during violent protests following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced today.
WEDA executive director named new leader of Sheboygan County Economic Development Corp.
The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corp. announced that Brian Doudna, the executive director of the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA), will become the SCEDC’s new executive director.
