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February 14, 2025
By: Michael Welsh
Willie Smith Elected to Wisconsin Economic Development Association Board of Directors Madison, WI –The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) has elected Willie Smith to its Board of Directors. Smith currently serves as Executive Director of the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC) in Milwaukee. The Board election took place last week at WEDA’s Governor’s Conference on Economic Development, which was held in Milwaukee, WI. “As I step into my role [...]
Previous WEDA News Updates
Keep up-to-date on WEDA’s news and developments that impact WEDA members and economic development in Wisconsin.
September 5, 2024
By: Alena Feldt
Contact: Michael Welsh 608-234-2940; or mwelsh@weda.org September 4, 2024 WEDA [...]
August 27, 2024
By: Alena Feldt
Certified Sites Program: WEDC is Seeking Your Input Share your thoughts on the challenges [...]
July 30, 2024
By: Alena Feldt
WEDC Unveils Small Business Development Grant (SBDG) Program The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) [...]
March 20, 2024
By: Michael Welsh
Alliant Energy Presented with WEDA Organizational Excellence Award Alliant Energy was presented with the Wisconsin [...]
March 5, 2024
By: Michael Welsh
Melissa Meschke Receives Andy Lisak Young Professional Award The Wisconsin Economic Development Association recognized Melissa [...]
February 7, 2024
By: Michael Welsh
Melissa Hunt Elected WEDA Board Chair Melissa Hunt, CEcD, planning and economic development professional with [...]
August 29, 2023
By: Michael
Finalists for the 2023 Community and Economic Development Awards (CEDA) were announced today by [...]
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.
