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EDWC Annual Meeting
EDWC Annual Meeting is on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 4:00-7:00pm at West Bend Mutual Prairie Center. Click 'Read More' to register» Read More
Development groups zooms past its goal
Economic Development Washington County only needed one year to exceed its three-year goal of fueling $35 million in new private project investment, th» Read More
Thank You EDWC Private Investors
Thank you to our private investors for setting us on a path to potentialls reach out 3 year targets for jobs and new investments in business expansion» Read More
EDWC Hits Target in Year 1 of its 3-Year Strategy
EDWC Board of Directors unveiled performance results indicating the organization recently exceeded its 3-year stretch goal of fueling $35M in new priv» Read More
West Bend firm lands tax creation
DiscountRamps.com, a West Bend-based online retailer, said Wednesday it has been awarded $50,000 in state job creation tax credits and that it is seek» Read More
County puts $1M in jobs fund
The county agreed to contribute $1 million as a start up for a new revolving loan program to assist local manufacturers intent on expanding.» Read More
Job growth projections exceeded
229 jobs created, $24.3M invested in county this year. Economic Development/Washington County is ahead of its own expectations in helping develop jobs» Read More
County mulls $2M revolving loan
County officials continue to weigh the value of starting a $2 million revolving loan program which the private-public nonprofit EDWC would use to aid» Read More
County's business development arm hires West grad
Economic Development Washington County has hired someone local to fill a position it has just created.» Read More
EDWC Hires New Programs and Communications Coordinator
Economic Development/Washington County (EDWC) announces that Patricia A. Roden has joined the EDWC staff as its new Programs and Communications Coordi» Read More
County Board eyes using tax fund for revolving loan
A proposal to use county sales tax money to create a $2 million revolving loan over the next three years» Read More
Sendiks Headed to West Bend
Sendik's Food Markets--the red bag group of stores--is headed to West Bend with its 10th location at the site of a former Sears Grand store.» Read More
Hartford's Signicast poised to compete globally
A planned expansion that will double the size of Signicast Investment Castings is proof that American manufacturers can compete with anyone in the wor» Read More
EDWC Hiring Programs & Communications Coordinator
EDWC Hiring Programs & Communications Coordinator. Applications due May 12, 2011.» Read More
Germantown firm among state elite
MGS Manufacturing in the running for prestigious award» Read More
Bradley Corp. set to bring jobs to Germantown
Bradley Corp. is nearing a deal that will bring a a 177,000-square-foot facility and more than 100 jobs to Germantown.» Read More
Development group touts job growth
EDWC points to Serigraph as an example of how it can help keep businesses here» Read More
EDWC Executive Team Shares Top Priorities with Area Legislative Leaders for Special Session on Jobs
EDWC Executive Team Shares Top Priorities with Area Legislative Leaders for Special Session on Jobs» Read More
EDWC 2011 Annual Meeting
EDWC Annual Meeting: register here for EDWC's 2011 annual meeting. Click the "read more" link below to be taken to our registration page.» Read More
Cedar Community website wins award
Cedar Community received The Mature Market Resource Center’s Gold Award for website design and content for their main corporate site, www.cedarcommu» Read More
Regal Ware Helps Make Gingerbread House a Success
More than 200 Regal Ware associates, family and friends help make Gingerbread House a success!» Read More
Serigraph among others honored recently
Serigraph honored with Green Masters for their stride to become more sustainable» Read More
David J. Frank Landscaping recently awarded three national honors
David J. Frank Landscape Contracting of Germantown was recently awarded three national honors for excellence in exterior services.» Read More
Fostering success for students, employers
Erica Kasper graduated from Slinger High School in 1999. Initially she enrolled in a four-year college track, but quickly decided that she was looking» Read More
City's jobless rate unchanged in October
Rate still among 10 worst in Wisconsin» Read More
EDWC Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
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Cabela's repay incentives as sales lag
Cabela's repay incentives as sales lag Revenue project fall seriously short of $85 million goal» Read More
Menasha Packaging to expand Hartford plant
Menasha Packaging Co. has launched a $4.2 million expansion at its factory in Hartford.» Read More
Regal Ware highlighted in Reader's Digest
Regal Ware is highlighted as one of “Nine of Our Best Homegrown Products” in the November issue of Reader’s Digest» Read More
Quad/Graphics to add 1300 employees in Wisconsin
Quad/Graphics Inc. plans to create as many as 1,300 jobs in Wisconsin and will receive $46 million in assistance from the state as the commercial prin» Read More
EDWC Hires New Business Development Specialist
Economic Development/Washington County (EDWC) announces that Rebecca E. Capelle has joined the EDWC staff as its new Business Development Specialist.» Read More
Next Level Strategy 2011-2013
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Regal Ware division wins ethics award
Division of Regal Ware Inc., Kewaskum, was recently recognized by the Direct Selling Association in that organization’s inaugural Code of Ethics Com» Read More
EDWC Special Unveiling
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Bubrick's Complete Office one of Milwaukee's TOP Workplaces
Bubrick's Complete Office ranks among The Business Journal TOP Milwaukee Workplaces» Read More
Agriculture in the county
Agriculture is an important economic force in Washington County.» Read More
Uncertainty Keeps Lid on Job Growth
Gain in July fails to cut into unemployment» Read More
Commerce State Bank completes offering
Commerce State Bank said it completed its offering of 10-year notes, surpassing its $3 million goal.» Read More
County opens deep pockets for jobs
$500,000 OK’d for economic development group» Read More
Local business growth and concerns focus of development agency
Even in the stagnant economic climate there are opportunities for growth in Washington County, and the agency responsible for promoting development is» Read More
Regal Ware Honored for 100 Years of Manufacturing
Regal Ware Honored for 100 Years of Manufacturing in Washington County, Wisconsin» Read More
Next Level Strategy Unfolds for EDWC
50 EDWC stakeholders embarked on creation of a Next Level 3-Year Strategy for economic development in Washington County.» Read More
Economic development group focuses on growth
A three-year strategy for moving Economic Development/Washington County from a start-up partnership to an entrepreneurial economic development organiz» Read More
Smoke Free Initiative Seminar
Make it your business! Strategies for a Tobacco Free Workplace.» Read More
Stimulus Boots County's Business Loan Program
Job creation heart of new multimillion dollar county business loan program.» Read More
County Board Gets First Look at EDWC New Executive Director
Emphasis on helping existing businesses grow» Read More
Grant Funds Available to Help Wisconsin Manufacturers Prepare for Recovery
State grant funds are available to help Wisconsin manufacturers improve performance, stimulate growth and respond to new challenges as the economy rec» Read More
How to Grow a Small Business
Updated new loans and credits for small businesses» Read More
Recovery Zone Designation Makes County Eligible
Washington County was declared a Recovery Zone by the County Board» Read More
Tscheschlok to head Economic Development in Washington County
Following a four-month search, Economic Development/Washington County (EDWC) has a new executive director.» Read More
Small Business Finance Seminar
Small Business Finance Seminar for local business and financial professionals» Read More
A Simple Way to Help Employers Reduce Healthcare Costs!
Often there is a perception that wellness programs must be comprehensive in order to produce results. In reality, implementing a few wellness initiati» Read More
Westbury Bank Team Up for Rummage for a Cause
Westbury Bank donates $1,000 to Albrecht Free Clinic» Read More
Fall Job Fair a Huge Success
The Washington/Ozaukee County Job Fair was a success. Over 800 job seekers and 35 employers attended yesterday's event at the Washington County Fair G» Read More
EDWC Funds PCTi
EDWC Revolving Loan Fund $100,000 To Help Fund Pouch Converting Technologies (PCTi)» Read More
The Weight of the World on Their Shoulders
The Impact of Mercury Marine on Fond du Lac County» Read More
County Business: We Can Use More Interns
County Businesses Can Use More Interns. Results from county-wide survey indicates businesses are open to internship and apprenticeship opportunities.» Read More
West Bend Mutual Rated A+ (Superior)
EDWC Investor: West Bend Mutual Insurance Company Rated A+» Read More
Business Survey Says: More Interns
Dozen of companies say they're interested in internship and apprenticeship opportunities» Read More
Robots rumble, tumble, and humbly crumble
Sparks Fly at Battle for Washington County BotsIQ Competition» Read More
Building a Better Bot
BotsIQ Competition a Crowd Favorite on Opening Night of Fair» Read More
BotsIQ Tournament Showcases Teens Manufacturing Skills
The public is invited to cheer from sidelines as robots created by area high school students battle it out in the arena for the Big Gear Trophy.» Read More
St. Joseph Architect Impressive
Architect Impressed with St. Joseph Attention to Detail» Read More
Hampel To Expand Germantown Factory
L.T. Hampel Corp. is expanding its Germantown factory and hire as many as 10 employees following a deal to sell its portable restroom products busines» Read More
EDWC Business Ready, Life Ready Winner Videographer Awards
Videographer Award of Excellence for Business Ready, Life Ready» Read More
Health Expert: Wellness doesn't cost, it pays
Worksite Wellness Resource Kit Made a Regional Stop in Washington County» Read More
West Bend Firm Grows by Selling Refurished Products
JL Business Interiors Capitalizing by Selling Refurbished Office Interiors» Read More
Germantown
Congratulations to Germantown, Wisconsin, who recently received an award from Money magazine as America’s 30th “Best Place to Live”.» Read More
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