Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Column by Alex West Steinman, Co-Founder, CEO, The Coven Work shapes so much of our lives. It shapes our confidence, our community, and our sense of possibility. It has always been central to my own identity. I built my career in advertising and public relations before launching my own communications consulting practice. I loved the creativity and strategy of the industry, and I was fortunate to support incredible clients.

Column by Ben Kvalo, Founder, CEO, Midwest Games I’ve had the opportunity over my career to work with some of the biggest names in gaming and entertainment all around the globe, but my journey started in Wisconsin. I studied business administration and communications at UW-Green Bay. After graduating, I entered the video game industry, landing at 2K in its earlier days.

A Southeast Asian MarketPlace in Appleton will expand to support more small businesses, vendors, and community events MADISON, WI. JULY 9, 2026 – A landmark Southeast Asian marketplace in Appleton is undergoing a major renovation that will expand opportunities for small businesses, strengthen economic activity, and further establish the property as a culturally significant neighborhood commercial hub.

Collaboration among entrepreneurs, business sectors, and regions in the state—as well as across state borders—is they key to building a world-class Midwestern startup ecosystem across a variety of tech-related fields, experts say. A panel at Milwaukee’s Summerfest Tech in late June examined ways in which the Midwest can tap into its strengths to foster “startup corridors” to build the economy.

Expansion is expected to create more than 100 full-time jobs, WEDC is authorizing up to $1 million in performance-based tax credits MADISON, WI. JULY 8, 2026 – From picnics to barbeques, paper plates are a must-have for every fun-filled summer gathering as they balance hotdogs smothered in ketchup or hamburgers dripping with melted cheese—no small feat. It’s no wonder that Hoffmaster Group, Inc., has their plate full.

Expansion is expected to create more than 100 full-time jobs, WEDC is authorizing up to $1 million in performance-based tax credits MADISON, WI. JULY 8, 2026 – From picnics to barbeques, paper plates are a must-have for every fun-filled summer gathering as they balance hotdogs smothered in ketchup or hamburgers dripping with melted cheese—no small feat. It’s no wonder that Hoffmaster Group, Inc., has their plate full.

Global expansion can feel like a gamble or a shot in the dark—but with the right support, it can feel strategic and intentional. This was the message of a panel at Summerfest Tech that highlighted the resources Wisconsin offers for home-grown companies looking to expand internationally and, on the other side of the coin, overseas companies looking to grow in Wisconsin.

WEDC $250,000 grant will support redevelopment for YMCA of Fox Cities childcare facility MADISON, WI. JULY 01, 2026 – As in other communities across the state, families in Outagamie County face a critical childcare shortage, with more than 1,200 children waiting for open childcare slots and over three-fourths of local providers placing families on waitlists according to a study by Child Care Resource and Referral.

Photo Credit: Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Projects include new downtown pedestrian corridors, plazas, and stages MADISON, WI. JUNE 25, 2026 – MADISON, WI. JUNE 25, 2026 – Eleven Wisconsin communities will share more than $500,000 in grants to help create attractive new public spaces — ranging from outdoor theaters and pedestrian-corridors to community gateways and gathering places with outdoor musical instruments.

Vivek Swaminathan, CEO, Cardamom About Cardamom Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Cardamom is a minority-owned, technology-forward health IT professional services company serving healthcare providers, payers, and health IT organizations. With a team-based, AI- and automation-first approach focused on committed outcomes, Cardamom helps customers more effectively use data, analytics, AI, and applications to improve care quality, reduce costs, and enhance patient and provider experiences.