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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Viewpoints: Milwaukee’s most valuable resource today, and in the future

March 6, 2023

In fall, we applied for a $1 million National Science Foundation grant to plan a regional innovation engine focused on water and energy resilience for manufacturers and utilities with lead partners MKE Tech Hub Coalition, the Wisconsin Technology Council, Marquette University and the Madison Region Economic Partnership.

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MadREP Roundtable with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue

February 15, 2023

Join MadREP in University Research Park on Wednesday Feb 22, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST to participate in a roundtable discussion about economic initiatives impacting Wisconsin businesses.

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Daily Cardinal: Associated Students of Madison holds first training in preparation for lobbying day, prioritizes topics concerning mental health, rent control

February 14, 2023

The Madison Region Economic Partnership said Dane County needs to produce 4,500 to 5,000 net new units per year to meet growth projections of 100,000 additional residents by 2030. The county’s current population is roughly 561,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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In Business: MadREP Economic Development & Diversity Summit to be held May 10

February 13, 2023

MadREP, along with the Urban League of Greater Madison, will hold the 10th annual Madison Region Economic Development & Diversity Summit as an in-person event at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center on Wednesday, May 10.

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Wisconsin State Journal: High rents are pushing many out of the Madison area market

February 10, 2023

The Madison Region Economic Partnership said Dane County overall needs to produce 4,500 to 5,000 net new units per year to meet growth projections of 100,000 additional residents by 2030.

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