Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

We want to let you know about a networking opportunity next month focused on manufacturing and industrial AI.

WEDC is co-hosting the international networking and panel in collaboration with Baden-Württemberg International.

The event will bring together manufacturers, technology providers, economic development organizations, and industry leaders from Wisconsin and Germany to discuss how companies are scaling AI from pilot projects to enterprise-wide manufacturing applications.

We hope you can join us on Monday, September 14th, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Milwaukee.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4gdhKUA

What a great afternoon at The Sylvee. Victor Santoro Fernandes and Celltrack took home the Golden Suitcase at this year's on Tuesday as part of The Forward Festival.

The annual event hosted by Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is where local startup founders pitch their business ideas to a panel of national investors and a live audience.

Fernandes won the opportunity to meet with top Silicon Valley investment firms.

WEDC is a proud sponsor of the Pressure Chamber.

We will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, September 10, to give an overview of the Certified Sites process.

Wisconsin Certified Sites offers a proven pathway to elevate your property's visibility and credibility. This process is ideal for communities, utilities, and developers who are looking to meet expectations of site selectors and companies.

Join us next month as we kick off the program this year.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4zeSxBU

INNIO Group is making a major investment in Wisconsin. The company has plans to expand its manufacturing facility in . The $300 million investment is expected to create as many as 500 new jobs.

INNIO is a leading global distributed energy solutions provider for natural gas-powered engines used in the power generation and gas compression markets.

WEDC is supporting the expansion in the form of up to $6 million in performance-based state income tax credits. The exact amount is contingent upon the number of jobs created

Read more about this exciting announcement in the link here:

Bringing more power to Wisconsin Learn how a $300 million investment for construction of an addition to INNIO’s existing facility in Waukesha will meet rising customer demand.

We want to let you know we will begin accepting applications for the next round of Ignite Wisconsin on September 1st.

The program funds regional partnerships to grow startups, attract investment, and drive innovation across the state.

There are two resources available right now to help you navigate the application process.

The first option is to watch our recorded webinar that took place earlier this month. The second option is to book an appointment with a member of our team during available office hours and get answers to your questions.

All you have to do is check out the link to learn more. 👉 https://wedc.org/programs/ignite-wisconsin/

Through creativity, community involvement, and a Vibrant Spaces Grant, the iconic Kiwanis barn in Mukwonago is set for its second act.

Learn more: https://wedc.org/mukwonagos-kiwanis-barn-finds-a-second-life/