Investments are key to keeping Wisconsin’s economy rocketing forward
3 Jan 2024
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Our state’s economy is rocketing forward. More people are working here than ever before. Exports from our farms and factories continue to rise as global demand grows for Made In Wisconsin products. Our per capita income growth is outpacing the national average. And we’ve seen record numbers of filings to start new businesses.
At the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, we’re committed to building an economy for all – a goal that requires us to make smart investments in businesses, communities, and people in our state so everyone has the chance to prosper. This means we must keep looking forward, over the horizon and anticipating what is coming next.
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