Jesus Nañez and his wife Thaime Nañez, owners of Chucho’s Red Tacos and the Farmhouse Paint and Sip Studio in Milwaukee recently received a call that he never expected: an invitation to attend a small roundtable event and a reception with Vice President Kamala Harris in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Office for Business & Entrepreneurship
Equity in Entrepreneurship – Rural Focus
At least week’s International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference in Oklahoma City, I had the honor of being asked to sit on a panel focused on Equity in Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development.
Economic development meets marketing: 3 tools to find your niche
Recently I was invited to speak at an International Economic Development Council (IEDC) online course about Marketing and Attraction in the Economic Development World.
Inflation: What small businesses can do to cope
Managing costs is always a critical part of ensuring profitability as a small business, but the challenge of doing so can feel greater in the face of the inflation.
Plain Language in Economic Development
Recently, I had the opportunity to pursue a Plain Language Certificate through UW-Madison.
2022 Wisconsin Rural Economic Summit
Recently, UW-Extension Community Economic Development offered their virtual 2022 Wisconsin Economic Summit.
After a great WEDA Governor’s Conference, encouraging all to attend
“The Governor’s Conference on Economic Development is Wisconsin Economic Development Association’s (WEDA’s) biggest education and networking event of the year”, according to the WEDA website.
YourEconomy Time Series Quarterly Data – Pandemic and Recovery Q3.2021 Report
UW System’s Business Dynamics Research Consortium (BDRC) has put together this quarterly report evaluating employment and establishment changes within Wisconsin from the beginning of the pandemic through the third quarter of 2021.
Wikenheiser joins Waukesha County Center for Growth Board of Directors
Bon Wikenheiser has joined the Waukesha County Center for Growth (WCCG) Board of Directors.
Thank you, Institute team!
The Institute recognizes that at this time that it is more important than ever to be grateful, stay positive and encourage each other.