New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Gov. Evers Announces Application Dates for $420 Million in Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants
WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Applications for up to $420 million in new Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will open at 8 a.m. Monday, May 24 through 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 7, Governor Tony Evers announced today.
The Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants program is a collaboration between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Department of Revenue (DOR). The effort, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The grants will provide as many as 84,000 Wisconsin small businesses with annual gross revenue between $10,000 and $7 million with a flat award of $5,000...
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Brown County unveils new regional Crisis Center
WLUK GREEN BAY -- Brown County unveiled a new center aimed to provide emergency mental health services to residents in one place.
The new regional Crisis Center on the east side of Green Bay, is a one-stop shop model focusing on residents in need of mental health and medical screening services. It will also serve those in surrounding counties...Read More 2>
Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
Oshkosh Food Co-op awarded $250K loan to complete the project
WFRV OSHKOSH – The Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation announced the signing of a Revolving Loan Fund award and the award of two Capital Catalyst grants to local startups.
The Oshkosh Food Co-op is scheduled to open later this summer and was able to raise funds through grants, member loans, charitable donations and memberships. The $250,000 award is the main business loan that is needed to complete the Food Co-op project, according to officials...Read More 3> Attract Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Job fair for the hospitality industry
WBAY GREEN BAY -- Just about everywhere you look, there are “Now Hiring” signs. Businesses in the hospitality industry are among those having a difficult time filling positions, and with summer tourism expected to be strong this year, the need to find workers is as great as ever.
The Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting a job fair Wednesday, May 26, in an effort to fill the multitude of jobs. The job fair runs from 3 to 7 P.M. at Comfort Suites Green Bay, 1951 Bond St....Read More 4> |
