CDA approves $160,000 prize fund; city, UW-Whitewater to offer entrepreneurial contest

Whitewater city officials, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater staff and students, will soon be offering a contest through which “budding entrepreneurs” can win money to put towards a business plan.


Whitewater, Wisconsin Recognized By Brookings as "Well Positioned for New Growth"

“Congratulations to our partners in Whitewater and Jefferson County! It’s great to see your hard work recognized by an organization like Brookings,” said MadREP CEO Jason M. Fields. “I, and my team, are looking forward to continuing to work together on the next phase of Whitewater’s chart-topping growth.”

Improving quality of life—not just business—is the best path to Midwestern rejuvenation

The Brookings Institution published “Improving the quality of life—not just business—is the best path to Midwestern rejuvenation” on The Avenue, their Metropolitan Policy Program blog.

Whitewater welcomes two Kwik Trip stores

“We are so excited to be a part of the Whitewater Community,” said Ashley Richmond, No. 493 store leader. “We cannot thank the town enough for their patience and support of our two new stores. We hope to provide the town with a safe, reliable place to shop while also providing career opportunities for both college students and residents.”

2021 Tax Increment District Development

City staff is working to identify prospective areas best suited for the next generation of Tax Increment Districts (TIDs). Several public meetings have been held to share progress with this effort, including a joint meeting of the Common Council, Community Development Authority, and Plan and Architectural Review Commission on May 5th. This presentation was also shared at a Town Hall Meeting on May 13th

Ideawake, Helping Whitewater Businesses Grow Through Idea Collections Press Release

Whitewater businesses and brands can now transform ideas into measurable growth with the help of Ideawake, a company providing an easy to use innovation platform combined with programs, services, and expertise that supports your innovation program from idea collection to measured results.

WEDC Awards $700,000 in Grants to Support Local Efforts to Provide Seed Funding for Startups

The Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA) has received a $75,000 grant for a seed fund to increase the number of startups in the city and to support emerging growth companies.

Whitewater Tech Park Site Certified as 'Development Ready'

Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch visited the Innovation Center at Whitewater University Technology Park on Thursday to declare a 35-acre parcel of the park a "Certified in Wisconsin" site.

Whitewater University Technology Park Site Earns 'Certified in Wisconsin' Designation

The WEDC announced December 15th that it has designated a portion of Whitewater University Technology Park as "Certified in Wisconsin" development-ready site.

Whitewater Amends Zoning Ordinance

The Whitewater Council approved changing the zoning designation in the Whitewater University Technology Park. The lot at the intersection of Universal Boulveard and Technology drive will be re-zoned M1-Manufacturing. A developer plans to build a 40,000 square foot, single story warehouse on the lot.

DP Electronics Recycling to Build Whitewater Plant to Turn CRT Glass into Ceramic Tiles

DP Electronic Recylcing's new $12.5 million facility will be built in the Whitewater University Technology Park and will employ about 120 people.