Land O Lakes® Cheese can now be found in the dairy case section of the grocery store with seven new products in select retailers. Wisconsin farmers supply the milk that is shipped to the Land O’Lakes Kiel, Wisconsin plant, where it is made into award-winning cheese.

“It means a lot to all of us at the Kiel facility to have the cheese we make available to purchase in the grocery store with the Land O Lakes brand on it,” Steve said. >>Read More

John McConnell, executive chairman of Worthington’s Board of Directors, said, “The Board and management team regularly consider alternatives to unlock the value of our businesses and ensure we are best positioned to serve customers. We recently re-segmented to better align each business with the attractive markets we serve, and the planned separation will further advance those efforts.” >>Read More

The Primary Companies is celebrating a monumental 25th year in business and doing so with another record-breaking year of sales.

“Despite the pandemic and the ongoing worker shortage we have continued to grow our revenues across all divisions,” Doug Buboltz, president of the Brillion-based company, said.

Primary is comprised of four divisions

– Primary Transportation Services, Inc., an asset-based trucking company; Primary Products, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pallets, crates, and skids; Primary Freight Inc., a non-asset-based logistics company that provides freight brokerage and third-party logistics services; and Primary Investment Group, which invests in commercial real estate, business ventures, and equities. >>Read More

Vote your favorite Wisconsin-made products into the next round in WMC's tournament-style bracket: Manufacturing Madness! 

Wisconsin has chosen its Top 8 Wisconsin-made products. The remaining 8 manufacturers will continue to go head-to-head in the Manufacturing Madness Bracket! Vote today and help your Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin advance to the next round!

Wisconsin Economic Development has issued its newest grant program -- the new Vibrant Spaces Grant. It is a pilot program within the Community Development Investment (CDI) Grant Program, designed to assist with creating vibrant and engaging communities that make it easier to recruit and retain residents, sustain a robust labor force, and enhance local quality of life.

The Main Street Bounceback Grant program provides $10,000 to new or existing businesses and non-profit organizations moving into vacant properties in Wisconsin’s downtowns and commercial corridors. Funds can be used to pay leases or mortgages, operational expenses, and other business costs related to the newly opened location.

The reimbursement grant program is open to new or existing businesses opening a new location or expanding operations in a vacant commercial space as of January 1, 2021. Calumet County. Contact the grant program coordinator at East Central WI Regional Planning Commission for information. Application deadline is Dec. 31, 2022.

WWBIC is a leading innovative statewide economic development corporation that’s been “Putting Dreams to Work” since 1987. WWBIC helps open the doors of opportunity by providing underserved individuals who are interested in starting, strengthening or expanding businesses with access to critical resources such as responsible financial products and quality business and financial training. >>View WWBIC's Training and Programs Catalog

Ray York of the Small Business Development Center serves Calumet County with business assistance to existing and start-up businesses throughout the county. Small Business Development Center services are available at no cost to businesses. Ray’s goal is to provide opportunities to clients by guiding them to make informed decisions to start, expand, or transition their business. He can be reached by phone at (920) 946-9379 or york@sheboygancountyedc.org.

This free webinar, being held via Zoom from 8:00 to 9:00 am on October 14, shares the findings from WMEP’s recent Fall 2022 pulse survey (7th pulse survey in the series) focused on manufacturers plans for, and perceptions of Automation, Systems & Technology in their organizations.

By attending this webinar and receiving a copy of the report, manufacturers will have a gauge by which to compare your company's plans for, investments in, and challenges with implementing Automation, Systems & Technology.

The session will be co-presented by WMEP Manufacturing Solutions VP of Consulting Services, George Bureau, and Colin Wilson, Service Line Leader & Senior Consultant - Automation Service.

Thinking of starting a business? Need help? E-seed™ Express assists start-up, early-stage entrepreneurs and experienced small business owners in developing management and planning tools for their businesses. Participants develop a business plan through completion of weekly activities and business planning templates. Experts provide insight into legal, management, marketing, technology, accounting and financing aspects of operating a successful small business. >>Additional Information and Registration