PROGRAMS
Wisconsin Economic Development Institute
Our Mission
The Wisconsin Economic Development Institute, Inc. (WEDI) is a non-profit, non-partisan foundation established under the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) to conduct research and education designed to increase the effectiveness of economic development efforts.
Our Vision
A higher quality of life and increased access to wealth and opportunity for Wisconsin citizens through economic development.
Our Goals
Our Values

Current Project
Road Map: Assessing and Funding Wisconsin’s Transportation Needs
This report was undertaken to provide policymakers, business and civic leaders, and state residents with greater understanding of the fiscal challenges facing the state’s transportation system and to inform deliberations about transportation finance over both the short and long term. The project was funded in part by the Wisconsin Economic Development Institute (WEDI) – WEDA’s non-profit foundation – along with the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, and the Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin.
Previous Project
Economic Development Toolbox Handbook
The Handbook has been developed to provide a one-stop, user friendly resource for economic development professionals on programs and incentives offered by Wisconsin state agencies to drive economic growth and prosperity. The platform provides information on how loans, grants, and tax credits can support economic opportunities in your communities.