WEDC Awards 11 Grants to Support Entrepreneurship Programs Across Wisconsin

By Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has announced that 11 organizations have been awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to help develop or expand innovative programs aimed at advancing the climate for entrepreneurship throughout the state.

The grants are being awarded as part of WEDC…

HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales

Sales of new single-family houses in December 2016 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 536,000, according to estimates released jointly by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau.

This is 10.4 percent (±12.2%)* below the revised November…

Columbus Passenger Cargo Services Thrive in 2016

In 2016, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) recorded its second busiest year in airport history, serving more than 7.3 million passengers. Meanwhile, international cargo traveling through Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) increased 16 percent over 2015.

“Thanks to the thriving Columbus Region economy and numerous collaborative partners, including our…

Time to Prioritize the Nation’s Infrastructure

Today, Senators Charles Schumer (N.Y.), Tom Carper (Del.), Sherrod Brown (Ohio), Bill Nelson (Fla.) and Bernie Sanders (Vt.) unveiled a plan to rebuild America’s infrastructure. This follows President Trump pledging to prioritize infrastructure during his inaugural address and over the course of his presidential campaign.

Following is a…

Leander, Texas

Only commuter rail into downtown Austin
Fastest growing city in the U.S. with a population over 15,000
12,000 student Austin Community College campus under construction (100 acres)
David’s Hospital healthcare campus (50 acres) breaking ground in the spring of 2017
Top rated schools
One of the…