Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
	; WEDC @ The HUB
Agency overview
Formed	July 1, 2011; 13 years ago
Preceding agencies	Wisconsin Department of Local Affairs and Development (1967–1979); Wisconsin Department of Business Development (1971–1979); Wisconsin Department of Commerce (1979–2011);
Jurisdiction	Wisconsin
Headquarters	WEDC @ The HUB; 2352 S. Park St., Suite 303, Madison, WI 53713
Employees	110
Annual budget	$83,101,400 (FY2023)
Agency executives	Henry C. Newell, Board chair; Melissa "Missy" Hughes, Secretary and Chief Executive Officer;
Website	WEDC.org

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is a public-private agency in the state of Wisconsin designed to assist business development and innovation through loans, grants, tax credits, and technical assistance programs.

^ "The Executive" (PDF). Wisconsin Blue Book 2023–2024 (Report). Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. 2023. p. 245. ISBN 978-1-7333817-2-7. Retrieved May 28, 2024.

[2023bb-1] "The Executive" (PDF). Wisconsin Blue Book 2023–2024 (Report). Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. 2023. p. 245. ISBN 978-1-7333817-2-7. Retrieved May 28, 2024.

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Agency overview

WEDC @ The HUB
Formed	July 1, 2011; 13 years ago (2011-07-01)
Preceding agencies	Wisconsin Department of Local Affairs and Development (1967–1979) Wisconsin Department of Business Development (1971–1979) Wisconsin Department of Commerce (1979–2011)
Jurisdiction	Wisconsin
Headquarters	WEDC @ The HUB 2352 S. Park St., Suite 303, Madison, WI 53713
Employees	110
Annual budget	$83,101,400 (FY2023)^[1]
Agency executives	Henry C. Newell, Board chair Melissa "Missy" Hughes, Secretary and Chief Executive Officer
Website	WEDC.org