We can build the way forward together.

A message from Missy Hughes, Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, WEDC.

If there’s one thing you should know about the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), it’s that we’re here to help. While we’re dedicated to offering support to every single business in Wisconsin no matter the size, we’re more committed than ever to the prosperity of the 400,000+ small businesses in every corner of the state. You are the heart and soul of our communities, supporting jobs, families and livelihoods from Cassville to Hurley.

Despite the perils the pandemic has put on the small business community, there’s good reason to be optimistic. WEDC is securing more resources, more programs and more relief for businesses just like yours. And it’s not a one-time, post-pandemic effort. We’re committed to working together into the future with you.

Here’s how WEDC can help.

Offering small business-specific recovery resources.

You’ll find many pandemic relief and recovery programs and funds administered directly through WEDC. We even offer specific resources for diverse and rural small businesses, ensuring every business in Wisconsin has equal access to support. We’ll work with you to find the help you need to continue to prosper on your road to recovery.

Providing connections to additional statewide support.

Our goal is to make it as simple as possible for you to find the various types of support offered to small businesses in Wisconsin. WEDC brings the information of our more than 600 statewide partners together, providing you with easy access to the numerous resources available from other organizations.

Amplifying the importance of small businesses.

We respect small businesses and all you do to build strong communities throughout the state. Beyond our programs and resources, WEDC also significantly invests in your success by encouraging every Wisconsinite to support their local small businesses through promotional efforts, access to ecommerce platforms and more.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to get to know us. We’d like to continue the conversation. When you register your business with WEDC, we’ll send you relevant updates about small business recovery resources and support as they become available and provide you with information on new programs that can help your business thrive well beyond the pandemic. If you have an immediate question or need, please contact us today. We look forward to building the way forward together.

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Missy Hughes
Secretary and Chief Executive Officer
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation