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-- Wisconsin home prices continued to climb going into the peak homebuying season, according to the latest Wisconsin Realtors Association report.  With fewer homes available for sale in the state, monthly home sales in April were 32.5 percent lower over the year. A total of 4,303 homes were sold last month, compared to 6,376...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Zach Brandon, president of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce.  He discusses top takeaways from the chamber’s recent spring IceBreaker event, as well as demographic changes such as the recent influx of Gen Z residents to the area.  “I think there’s a...

BROOKFIELD, Wis. (May 25, 2023) – Brookfield electrical contracting firm, Lemberg, announced Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) has been named its Vendor of the Year 2022. The CED team was presented with the award in March 2023 and recognized by Lemberg’s leadership for their ability to problem solve and offer creative solutions for materials management, tracking, communications, and more....

(Madison, WI) – The Joint Finance Committee today voted to create a matching grant for the creation of the Lt. Governor Margaret Farrow Endowment for WisconsinEye. The WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network is a non-profit communications network dedicated to providing citizens with access to the actions of our state government and to a range of civic and policy...

Waukesha, Wis. (May 25, 2023) – Lisa Reardon, CEO and Chairman of OwnersEdge Inc., has been recognized by the Smart Business Network as a 2023 Master Dealmaker and inducted into the Milwaukee Dealmakers Hall of Fame. The award honors business leaders who have displayed exceptional expertise in dealmaking, mergers and acquisitions and capital sourcing. OwnersEdge is...

MOUNT PLEASANT, WIS. – The Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and Milwaukee 7 today announced the closing of Microsoft Corporation’s (Microsoft) approximately $50 million land purchase of a 315-acre parcel of land in the Village of Mount Pleasant in Racine County. The company plans to...

Contact: David Callender, 608.210.6706Releases online at:wedc.org/newsroom WEDC investment to help fund restoration of The Cheel restaurant after fire THIENSVILLE, WI. MAY 25, 2023 – The Village of Thiensville is receiving a $250,000 Community Development Investment (CDI) grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to help rebuild a popular local restaurant, The...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that popular parks like Devil's Lake State Park will likely have heavy crowds during the holiday weekend. The DNR encourages everyone to explore other state properties to avoid congestion at the most visited parks. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15...

Madison, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters, in partnership with Rutabaga Paddlesports, will present Canoe Conundrum: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Ho-Chunk Nation's Dugout Canoes in Lake Mendota, a unique opportunity to connect with the science of surviving artifacts and to deepen understanding of the Ho-Chunk people and culture. On Thursday, June 8th, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm,...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Returning military veterans and students may register at a discount to attend the 21st annual conference, to be held at the Italian Community Center on May 31 and June 1. The May 31-June 1 conference at the Italian Community Center returns to the “Cream City” to celebrate the region’s rise as a startup and scale-up...

MADISON (May 25, 2023) – The National Federation of Independent Business announced today it is strongly opposed to a plan being considered by the Legislature that would redirect millions of dollars of sales tax revenue to big box retailers but ignores the needs of the state’s small business retailers. Bill G. Smith, NFIB State...

Madison, Wis. - The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its April 2023 WI Real Estate Report today. The report shows that low inventories continue to hamper sales and increase prices as Wisconsin enters the prime homebuying season. Over the past 12 months, new listings are down 32.6%, and total listings are down 20.7%. April 2023 home sales were...