Wisconsin Downtown Action Council

09/22/2025

The first day of Fall! That means downtown soup walks, fall fashion shows, pumpkins at farm markets, and more. It also means the holiday season is right around the corner. How is your downtown preparing or celebrating?

09/16/2025

Register today for Beyond the Business Owner: Understanding the Entrepreneurial Climate in Minnesota and Wisconsin on Wednesday, September 24, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (CST). FREE

How do residents perceive entrepreneurship in their community? What factors influence whether someone launches a business, or walks away from the idea entirely? Entrepreneurship is more than just who starts a business. It is also about who wants to, who tried but didn’t, and how community conditio...

09/15/2025

Support Wisconsin's creative future by supporting Create Wisconsin
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09/12/2025

TIME IS RUNNING OUT: Register today for the 2025 WEDA Best Practices Conference
"Driving Innovation, Navigating Challenges, and Soaring to Success: The Next 50 Years of Economic Development in Wisconsin"
September 24-26, 2025 | Oshkosh Convention Center | Oshkosh, WI
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09/10/2025

Vote by Sept. 15 to Bring Free, Live Music to Your Community!
Reflecting our mission that all Levitt programs be community-driven, the top 50 Levitt Music Series Grants finalists will be selected by you!

Check out the 108 Levitt Music Series Grants proposals from across the country that have advanced to public voting. If your community’s nonprofit makes it into the top 50, they could be selected to receive up to $120K from the Levitt Foundation to bring free, outdoor concerts to your town or city in 2026, 2027, and 2028!

From September 5–15, 2025, cast your vote for your favorite Levitt Music Series proposals to bring free, outdoor music to your town or city!

09/05/2025

IT'S TIME: Allow yourself the opportunity at the change of each season to work "on" your business, instead of just "in" your business and watch what grows!

09/03/2025

Early Bird Registration — Register by September 5, 2025 for a Chance to WIN! Be entered into a drawing to receive a special Gift Box! Three lucky winners will enjoy products from across the state. Sponsored by: Vierbicher

2025 WEDA Fall Best Practices Conference Driving Innovation, Navigating Challenges, and Soaring to Success: The Next 50 Years of Economic Development in Wisconsin Register Now! Sept. 24 – 26, 2025 Oshkosh Convention Center | Oshkosh, WI The 2025 WEDA Best Practices Conference will be held Sept. 24...

08/28/2025

During this year’s IDA and conference, Interwoven: The Power of Passion, Place & Purpose, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the dynamic intersection of history, culture and innovation in the U.S.’s capital while sharing best practices, discovering new ideas and developing partnerships through on-the-ground and classroom learning. Register today:

Registration for the 71st Annual Conference & Marketplace is now open.

08/27/2025

Great news! The Room Block has been extended to Aug 30 for WEDA's Best Practices Conference. https://weda.member365.com/public/event/details/6cfc55c15bce4513077186b2ed90a0522dff4222/1

08/21/2025

WEDA's CEDA award nominations are due Aug. 22. Nominate today to recognize projects, businesses, and organizations that are making exceptional contributions to advance economic growth and prosperity in Wisconsin.

The CEDA Awards were established by WEDA to recognize projects, businesses, and organizations that are making [...]

08/16/2025

Downtown Appleton will be celebrating on Friday, Aug 22 with another Light the Night Market. This magical evening returns from 5-10pm with fan favorites and new offerings. How is your Downtown celebrating as summer draws to an end??

Stay up to date with our Events Calendar, where you’ll find everything from free community events to seasonal celebrations, and more!

08/12/2025

Heads up: If you plan to attend the WEDA Fall Best Practices Conference in Oshkosh Sept 24-26th, you will want to reserve your rooms soon. The room block closes Aug 23rd.

Driving Innovation, Navigating Challenges, and Soaring to Success The 2025 WEDA Best Practices Conference will be [...]