Biennial Economic Development Awards

In 1985, WEDA established the Biennial Awards program with the purpose of exceptional contributions to the economic vitality of Wisconsin through the use of creativity, leadership, effort, investment or other attributes which further broad-based economic development goals and objectives within the State of Wisconsin.

The Biennial Awards program award selection process includes:

• The use of creativity
• Leadership
• Effort
• Investment or other attributes which further broad-based economic development goals and objectives within the State of Wisconsin.

This is an excellent opportunity to recognize individuals, businesses and organizations that are making significant contributions to the economy of Wisconsin. It is also a good way to spotlight WEDA and the important role our members play.

SELECTION PROCESS: Nomination forms available June 2012 for the February 2013 Governor's Conference on Economic Development

Wisconsin Basic Economic Development Course

September 10 - 13, 2012 • Pyle Center, UW-Madison •  Madison, WI

Who Should Attend?
Economic developers, public officials, and others involved in economic development who want and intensive "basic" overview of economic development concepts, methods, strategies and practices. 

What will be covered:
  • What is economic development and what is the role of an economic developer.
  • Managing a local economic development organization.
  • Growing from within - small business development & entrepreneurship.
  • Marketing & attraction
  • Community & neighborhood development
  • Strategic planning for economic development
  • Workforce Development
  • Business Finance
  • Real estate development & reuse
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