Economic Development in WISCONSIN'S Madison Region

Economic Development in the Madison Region

Wisconsin's Madison Region

Over one million people choose the eight-county Madison Region of south central Wisconsin as their home. We live, work and play throughout ColumbiaDaneDodge, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Rock, and Sauk Counties. Our Region boasts game-changing research and development while playing a critical role in the global supply chain marketplace. 

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MadREP Launches Community Input Survey for Region’s 3rd Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

May 26, 2023

Thank you for your participation! Results of this survey will inform the development of the next regional blueprint for economic equity and success. 

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10th Annual Madison Region Economic Development & Diversity Summit Welcomes 500+ Business and Community Leaders

May 19, 2023

A crowd of more than 500 business and community leaders joined MadREP and the Urban League of Greater Madison (ULGM) on Wednesday, May 10 at the tenth annual Madison Region Economic Development and Diversity Summit.

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee’s Water Council lands $1 million grant to create regional water resiliency solutions hub

May 18, 2023

Check out Karl Ebert's story in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on The Water Council's National Science Foundation (NSF) grant with partners like Madison Region Economic Partnership, MKE Tech Hub Coalition & Wisconsin Technology Council.

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MadREP Statement on State Child Care Funding

May 18, 2023

The Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) strongly encourages the State to increase its investment in child care in Wisconsin’s 2023-25 biennial budget. Economic development in our state is limited by the availability of child care services. Underinvestment in child care will have long-term impacts on Wisconsin’s economy by negatively affecting tax revenues, household income, and […]

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The Center Square: Wisconsin apprenticeship programs growing more popular

May 16, 2023

The Center Square covered the apprenticeship discussion at Madison Region Economic Development & Diversity Summit, hosted by MadREP & ULGM.

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