University is a serious player in economic development

Earlier this summer, the U.S. Department of Commerce tapped UW-W http://www.uww.edu/ to administer a $5.9 million grant to help entrepreneurs start companies and small businesses expand in six state line counties.

The university’s responsibility for the grant is indicative of the school’s role in the region’s economic recovery. Much more than just a four-year university, UW-W is a serious player in economic development efforts.

The grant will help UW-W and its partners eliminate duplicative services, fill known gaps and generally create a platform for economic development, namely new business startups and expansions that can benefit from the resources and knowledge the university and its partners offer.

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