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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Lightship Bootcamp is coming to Madison, WI on September 19-21, 2023.

MadREP Announces Entrepreneur Bootcamp in Partnership with Lightship Foundation & The American Family Insurance Institute

September 14, 2023

Lightship’s Bootcamp, powered by AmFam & hosted by MadREP, is an entrepreneur education program, serving underrepresented founders.

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MadREP & Livability Media Launch 2023 Madison Region Economic Development Publication

August 9, 2023

MadREP is pleased to continue our partnership with Livability Media and introduce our 2023 Madison Region Economic Development publication. 

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Navigating Digital Technology Career Pathways

August 9, 2023

The Madison Region's Career Pathways program connects students with career-based education and learning opportunities to better prepare them for life after graduation.

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Exploring the Thriving Advanced Manufacturing Pathways in Wisconsin

July 13, 2023

Let’s delve into Wisconsin's manufacturing industry & the pathways available for aspiring professionals through programming developed by DPI & MadREP.

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The Cap Times: How a former Army strategist plans to close economic gaps in Madison

July 12, 2023

Check out The Cap Times’ Francesca Pica’s Q&A about Bridge Wisconsin with MadREP’s own Tonnetta Darcel Carter.

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