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Center for Growth Publishes 2022 Annual Report

View 2022 Annual Report The Waukesha County Center for Growth, founded in 2016, continues to evolve to meet the needs of the businesses and communities within Waukesha County, WI. Through...
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Center for Growth Announces $4.5 Million Commitment to GROW Fund by Waukesha County

The Center for Growth is proud to officially announce a $4.5 million commitment by Waukesha County to the GROW Fund. The GROW Fund was created to provide access to financial...
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Apple Ridge Academy

Tammy Imme opened Apple Ridge Academy in 2010 and has overcome many growth obstacles while keeping true to the school’s mission. THE SCHOOL Apple Ridge Academy (ARA) is committed to...
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Milwaukee Tool Announces Expansion in Menomonee Falls

On May 12, the Center for Growth, Business Alliance, Milwaukee7, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Waukesha County and the Village of Menomonee Falls joined Milwaukee Tool for its announcement to invest...
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Center for Growth Expands Board of Directors

The Waukesha County Center for Growth, Inc. has added two new members to its board of directors: Jeff Hoffman, principal for Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke, and Dan Habeck, attorney...
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Over 100 Students Participate in Mini Business World

Last week, over 100 students from six Waukesha County school districts participated in Mini Business World at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC). The one-day event teaches students about economic and financial...
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WCCG Presents to UWM Students

Last week, Vice President of Talent Development Robyn Ludtke presented to UWM students about the foundations of economic development. Robyn shared the value of economic development to supporting a thriving...
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Center for Growth Unveils 2022-2024 Business Growth Strategy

The Waukesha County Center for Growth's 2022-2024 Business Growth Strategy positions the County for future growth and success. The purpose of the plan is to provide a roadmap and structure...
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Center for Growth Presents at WEDA’s Economic Development Conference

Vice President of Talent Development Robyn Ludtke recently presented at the Wisconsin Economic Development Association's (WEDA) annual Workforce and Economic Development Conference in Appleton. Along with colleagues from around the...
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Economic Development Roundtables Provide Insight and Education to Municipal Partners

The Center for Growth was excited to host Aaron Farmer, president of The Retail Coach, for this quarter's Economic Development Roundtable. Aaron shared the latest trends and community retail strategies...
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