Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Meeting
The Board received a recap of the previous fiscal year's investments and achievements, along with updates on trade missions and finance team recognition. Reports from the Audit and Budget Committee and the Awards Administration Committee covered the Wisconsin Investment Fund, cybersecurity remediation status, compliance planning, and program guidelines. The meeting included a closed session, followed by the approval of the fiscal year 2027 budget, program guidelines, and the compliance plan.
Apr 29, 2026·
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The board discussed strategies for the upcoming nuclear power summit, focusing on highlighting Wisconsin-based operators, academic research at UW-Madison, and the regional supply chain for nuclear energy. Key discussion topics included event scheduling to avoid conflicts, defining the summit's mission and goals, and engaging elected officials and regulators. The board considered potential venues, including the use of university facilities and upcoming historical centers, while aiming to attract new companies to the state for research and manufacturing. Additionally, the conversation addressed the need to feature both fission and fusion technologies, potentially through distinct tracks or a combined approach, and the importance of refining the summit's branding.
Apr 28, 2026·Board meeting
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Meeting Of The Board Of Directors
The Board of Directors meeting covered several key organizational and financial updates. The CEO provided an overview of the tribal consultation efforts. The Audit & Budget Committee reviewed the SSBCI remediation timeline, compliance training completion, and financial updates, noting a variance between projected and actual replenishment figures. The Awards Administration Committee presented updates to various tax credit programs, including Enterprise Zone, Historic, Opportunity Attraction Fund, and Qualified New Business Venture tax credits, as well as new guidelines for rail infrastructure tax credits. The Board voted to approve these program revisions and new guidelines.
Jan 27, 2026·Board meeting
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors Meeting
The meeting included a CEO report providing an overview of recent activities and an introductory update from the new Secretary and CEO. A presentation on the Wisconsin Manufacturing Report was delivered. The Audit & Budget Committee reported on policy reviews and received approval for a budget amendment involving the Site Assessment Grant and external funding for the Emerging Rural Developer Fellows program; additionally, the Board approved the response to the Legislative Audit Bureau audit. The Awards Administration Committee reviewed successes of the Technology Development Loan program and received approval for the CY26 Program Guidelines. Finally, the Board voted unanimously to approve a suite of policies presented by the Audit & Budget and Awards Administration Committees.
