AutoPets Expands in Juneau
The maker of the highest-rated automatic, self-cleaning litter box on the market is expanding its operations in Dodge County. AutoPets, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan,…
County seeking support for grant application to expand internet service
JEFFERSON — In an effort to get more homes and businesses logged onto the internet, Jefferson County is applying for a grant from the Wisconsin…
Rock River Food and Beverage Solutions Breathes New Life into Idle Building
Jefferson, Wis., November 20, 2019 – An idle building in Jefferson will soon hum with activity once again. The former Tyson Foods plant in Jefferson,…
Agriculture generates $104.8 billion and 437,700 jobs in Wisconsin, UW study says
Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural businesses generate $104.8 billion in economic activity and 437,700 jobs, based on data for 2017, according to a new study from…
Environmental Milestone Achieved for Blighted Waterloo Property
Once a blighted eyesore containing hazardous chemicals, crumbling buildings, the remnants of vagrants and 100+ semi-truck tires dumped throughout, the 333 Portland Road Project in…
ThriveED Launches Business Retention and Expansion Program in Dodge County
Jefferson, Wis., June 14, 2019 – Thrive Economic Development (ThriveED) announced Friday that it will launch a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program in Dodge…
ThriveED to Host Business and Community Education Sessions
Thrive Economic Development has announced a new series of education sessions for 2019. These sessions will cover an array of topics, all with an economic…
Meet the Fixers Pitting States Against Each Other to Win Tax Breaks for New Factories
Article appeared in the Wall Street Journal on May 18, 2019 Georgia rolls out a red carpet for them at the Masters Golf Tournament. Kentucky…
The Role of Community Colleges in Workforce Development
Economic development is a team sport. This is especially true when it comes to addressing workforce challenges. Thrive Economic Development (ThriveED) works with employers and…
More Americans Are Back at Work Making Stuff
March 1, 2019 | Article written by Chip Cutter for the Wall Street Journal America’s factories are hiring again. After years of job losses, U.S.…