WEDC launches million-dollar program for new tech companies

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has partnered with a coalition of financial institutions to launch a $1 million initiative program to provide support to and promote new technology companies.

The program targets startups and new tech companies statewide and is designed as a step-by-step support program, much like an incubator program would help other types of entrepreneurs.

WEDC officials were not immediately able to estimate the impact the program would have on Kenosha County business startups. However, economic development projects have helped to create a healthy business environment in the county....