WEDC grants help grow entrepreneurship programs across state

MADISON, Wis - The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is helping 11 organizations develop and expand programs aimed at growing entrepreneurship throughout the state.

WEDC`s new Entrepreneurship Support pilot program is awarding the organizations $500,000 in grants to help fund programs that promote entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial education, mentorship and training, business development and financial services.

“Much of the economic growth the state has experienced over the last six years is a result of the efforts of the state’s entrepreneurs as they develop innovative products and services to meet the changing demands of their customers,” Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch said in a release. “These grants will enable organizations throughout the state to provide more resources to support their local entrepreneurial community."

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Ken Notes: WEDC did a nice job with these grants and furthered many good programs. Lets hope the outcomes are as strong as the input! Congrats to all involved. WDN ran this last week as well, but over 100 media outlets picked it up and ran it this week and I feel it is important we spread good news about the State.