Resources for Economic Developers
Access the LOIS User's Guide
The LocationOne® Information System (LOIS) is an Internet-based application that provides state, county, metro, locality, building and site information. It is the first-ever statewide system which any community in Wisconsin can use as its single point of data entry. Click here to discover how easy it is to use LOIS. Click here to view frequently asked questions. Download Forward Wisconsin Fact Sheets
Local economic developers and government officials are encouraged to download and print Forward Wisconsin's one-page Fact Sheets to supplement their local materials when preparing prospect information packets. Click on Fact Sheets to view the entire list. Links to Business Assistance and Economic Development Organizations
Here you'll find links, contact information, and services offered by organizations that provide business assistance or economic development services throughout the state: - Forward Wisconsin
- The Wisconsin Department of Commerce
- County and Local Economic Development Organizations
- Wisconsin Chambers of Commerce
- The UW-Madison Office of Corporate Relations
- The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA)
- Mid-America Economic Development Council
- Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)
- Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative
Wisconsin’s Workforce and Labor Market Information System
Wisconsin is preparing for a future of rapidly changing demographics and a technological boom which will drastically change the job opportunities of the future. Visit our Workforce section to read about long- and short-term projections based upon state, regional and county-wide statistics. A concise set of links will guide you through the Workforce Development Web site and direct you to major points of interest, highlighting information about employment, metro areas and job centers. Download the "Wisconsin: Your Business Destination" DVD
Watch our exciting new tool “Wisconsin: Your Business Destination” DVD and discover the many reasons why you should explore investment opportunities in the Badger State! You may already know that Wisconsin is a leader in manufacturing and agriculture, but did you know that we are also an emerging center for technology, research and development? To play the video, click on one of the appropriate links below or to save the 5-minute video to your hard drive, right click on the link below and select Save As. 56K (1.44 MB)
Broadband (10.24 MB) Sign up For a Regulatory Alert Email Notification
The Regulatory Alert will provide you with updates on new state rules that are being proposed and allow you to provide your comment about any burdens or barriers that these proposed rules may have on your business. It's important for small business to have their voice heard during the state-rule-making process. To do this, you need to know when rules are being developed by state agencies that may directly impact your small business. Click here to sign up. Links to Wisconsin State Agency Web Sites
This handy alphabetical index of Wisconsin State Agencies will quickly link you to any government agency, board, commission or department you are seeking. State Agency List.
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