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Latest News Update
April 24, 2025
By: Michael Welsh
Wisconsin Economic Development Association Announces Melissa Hunt as New President and CEO The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Hunt as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Hunt brings years of economic development experience and WEDA leadership to the position. She will begin her new role on April 28, 2025. Interim WEDA President and CEO Kathryn Berger, who has led the [...]
Previous WEDA News Updates
Keep up-to-date on WEDA’s news and developments that impact WEDA members and economic development in Wisconsin.
February 14, 2025
By: Michael Welsh
Willie Smith Elected to Wisconsin Economic Development Association Board of Directors Madison, WI –The Wisconsin [...]
February 13, 2025
By: Michael Welsh
Mark Lee Elected to Wisconsin Economic Development Association Board of Directors The Wisconsin Economic Development [...]
February 13, 2025
By: Michael Welsh
Haley Makela Elected to Wisconsin Economic Development Association Board of Directors The Wisconsin Economic Development [...]
February 5, 2025
By: Michael Welsh
Mike Mooney Receives WEDA’s Highest Honor for Exceptional Work in Economic Development The Wisconsin Economic [...]
January 2, 2025
By: Alena Feldt
Wisconsin Policy Forum Report A new Wisconsin Policy Forum report partially funded by WEDI [...]
September 30, 2024
By: Michael Welsh
WEDI Unveils Economic Development Toolbox Handbook WEDI Handbook provides key information on state economic development [...]
September 30, 2024
By: Michael Welsh
WEDA Applauds 2024 Community and Economic Development Award Winners Achievements in Economic Development Recognized at [...]
WEDA Advocacy Resources
2023-24 WEDA Legislative Agenda
The 2023-24 WEDA Legislative Agenda provides a broad policy vision for advancing economic prosperity in Wisconsin and the specific legislative goals to help meet that long-term vision. To review the WEDA 2023-24 Legislative Agenda, click here.
WEDA Bill Tracking
WEDA lobbies on and monitors hundreds of legislative proposals being considered by the Wisconsin Legislature. Click here to track the status of each bill as it works through the legislative process.
WEDA Legislative Day
WEDA’s Legislative Day brings economic development professionals from across the state together in Madison to build relationships with state lawmakers and educate them on key economic development policy issues that drive opportunities for growth and prosperity.
