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February 5, 2025
By: Michael Welsh
Mike Mooney Receives WEDA’s Highest Honor for Exceptional Work in Economic Development The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) announced it will present MLG Capital Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus Mike Mooney with the 2025 Frederick C. Pearce Award at the organization’s Governor’s Conference on Economic Development, which will be held Feb. 5-7 in Milwaukee, WI. The prestigious award, given every other year, was established in 1985 to recognize individuals who have [...]
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, 2023
By: Michael Welsh
Sheldon Johnson to Serve as Wisconsin Economic Development Association Board Chair The Wisconsin Economic Development [...]
February 14, 2023
By: Michael Welsh
Rebecca Deschane Elected to Wisconsin Economic Development Association Board of Directors The Wisconsin Economic Development [...]
February 14, 2023
By: Michael Welsh
Jenny Kuderer-Radcliffe Elected to Wisconsin Economic Development Association Board of Directors The Wisconsin Economic Development [...]
February 14, 2023
By: Michael Welsh
Liz Brodek Elected to Wisconsin Economic Development Association Board of Directors The Wisconsin Economic Development [...]
December 22, 2022
By: Michael Welsh
Child Care Grants: Project Growth Updates Applications Opening Soon – Dream Up! Grant Program: Cohort [...]
November 25, 2022
By: Michael Welsh
State projects $6.6 billion Surplus for Current Budget Cycle The Wisconsin Department of Administration recently [...]
November 25, 2022
By: Michael Welsh
State Lawmakers Choose Their Leaders for 2023-24 Legislative Session In the weeks following the [...]
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.
