Economic development conference coming to Madison in 2015
The International Economic Development Council has chosen Madison as the site for its annual spring conference in 2015. More than 250 people are expected to attend, with a local economic impact estimated at more than $230,000. continue reading »
2011 Great American Main Street Award Profile: Beloit, Wisconsin
A stroll through downtown Beloit, Wisconsin, reveals a historic town brimming with flowers and a scenic river filled with kayakers. Recovering from a tough reputation and a weak business mix, this Main Street has been able to cut its 19 percent vacancy rate to 7 percent and contribute to a 192 percent boost in property values. continue reading »
SHINE selects Janesville for biomed plant
SHINE Medical Technologies of Middleton said Tuesday it will construct an $85 million manufacturing plant in Janesville that will employ more than 100 people with average salaries of $60,000 a year. continue reading »
Despite nationwide job cuts, Kraft/Oscar Mayer to keep headquarters in Madison
Madison will be among the locations losing jobs — about 12 positions will be cut. But Madison will continue to be the base for Kraft/Oscar Mayer as well as one of two management centers for its grocery business, continue reading »
Casino project could bring jobs to Beloit
Thousands of new jobs could be coming to the Beloit area in the next few years if a tribal casino is built. continue reading »
Historic tobacco buildings could help revitalize downtown Edgerton
The tobacco transformation is providing reason for hope in Edgerton, a bedroom community between Madison and Janesville, just a couple of miles west of Interstate 39-90. continue reading »
A fashionable neighbor: Shopbop transforms stretch of Madison's East Washington Ave
Shopbop, an online, high-end fashion retailer started out of a downtown clothing store in 2000, has 300 employees and spent more than $5 million converting the former Gisholt space into its headquarters. continue reading »
Virent chosen by Coca-Cola to provide plastic bottles made from plants
The Coca-Cola Co. has chosen Virent Inc., a Madison company working on renewable fuels, as one of three companies to help the soft drink giant provide plastic bottles made entirely from plants, not petroleum. continue reading »
Jennifer Alexander Announces Retirement at End of 2012
Jennifer Alexander makes the announcement that 2012 will be her final year as President of Thrive and the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. continue reading »
Janesville eyeing $1.5 million lot to start business park
Janesville appears to have more momentum than two other Wisconsin cities to land a medical isotope manufacturer and 100 or more high-paying jobs. continue reading »
Spectrum Brands gets $4 million forgivable loan from state
Spectrum Brands Holdings is getting a $4 million forgivable loan from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to keep nearly 500 jobs at its Madison offices and to invest in its Wisconsin operations over the next five years. continue reading »
Epic Systems goes ahead with another epic expansion
Epic Systems Corp. is moving ahead with plans for another set of office buildings on its rural Verona campus. continue reading »
Thrive Accepting Applications for Position of President
Thrive seeks a proven, highly-skilled leader in the economic development field to fill the position of President. continue reading »
Networked Insights lands $20 million in venture investments
Madison-based Networked Insights, which mines social networks to help big companies learn what their customers value, pulled in $20 million from a group of national venture capital investors. continue reading »
Lucigen gets two national research grants
Lucigen, a Middleton biotechnology company, has received two Small Business Innovation Research grants totaling $350,000 from the National Institutes of Health. continue reading »
Anteco Pharma to expand Lodi plant, add jobs
A Lodi contract manufacturer for the pharmaceutical industry said Monday it is breaking ground on a $3.5 million addition that is the first phase of a plan to increase revenue and add jobs. continue reading »
Thrive Seeks Input Through Advance Now Community Survey
Lend your voice to the conversation and help shape the future of the Madison Region by taking the Advance Now public input survey. continue reading »
Thrive Shares in Sponsorship of Wisconsin Pavilion at 2011 BIO Convention in Washington, DC
Thrive is pleased to share in sponsorship of the Wisconsin Pavilion at the 2011 BIO International Convention, June 27-30, 2011, in Washington, DC. continue reading »
Thrive Wins Best Economic Development Agency at 2011 Best of Wisconsin Business Awards
Thrive was named “Best Economic Development Agency” in the state of Wisconsin at Corporate Report Wisconsin’s 2011 Best of Wisconsin Business Awards. continue reading »
Thrive Issues RFP for Consultant on Creation of Regional Economic Development Strategy
Thrive is launching the process of creating a comprehensive, action-oriented regional economic development strategy for the eight-county Madison Region. To complete this project, Thrive will partner with a strategic consultant to provide project direction and input. continue reading »
Wisconsin Ranks #15 in U.S. Clean Energy Leadership Index
Clean Edge’s second annual U.S. Clean Energy Leadership Index provides the industry’s most comprehensive and objective analysis and ranking of how all 50 states compare across the clean-energy spectrum. According to Clean Edge's assessment, Wisconsin ranks #15 among all 50 states. continue reading »
Wisconsin Worksite Wellness Resource Kit Training
Attend the Wisconsin Worksite Wellness Resource Kit training session on June 8 and learn about this free resource for businesses seeking to start or improve a wellness program. continue reading »
Madison-based Mithridion gets orphan drug designation for leading compound
Congratulations to Mithridion, a Madison drug development company headed by Thrive board member Trevor Twose, on receiving orphan drug designation for its leading compound, MCD-386CR. continue reading »
Thrive Provides Funding for Small Businesses Scholarships to Attend BIO Convention
Thrive, BioForward, Centergy, and Marshfield Clinic is pleased to announce the four Wisconsin biotech companies selected to receive scholarships to attend the 2011 BIO International Convention, June 27-30 in Washington, DC. continue reading »
Madison Region Worksite Wellness Week
Worksite Wellness Week is a local awareness week designed to celebrate our region's dedication to employee wellness programs. continue reading »
Thrive releases 2010 Annual Report
Thrive's 2010 Annual Report outlines our progress and success across a broad spectrum of projects in four key initiatives: Capital Growth, Sector Development, Policy & Research, and Promotion & Collaboration. continue reading »
Thrive receives $97,500 EDA grant
The U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded Thrive a $97,500 grant to begin the process of obtaining a federally-approved Economic Development District (EDD) designation for the Madison Region. continue reading »
