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Diverse businesses and leaders honored at 2023 MARKETPLACE
7 Dec 2023
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Governor Tony Evers and Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), recognized seven businesses and leaders with 2023 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which honor Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans, and their advocates.
Winners were announced at the Governor’s Awards Luncheon Thursday at the 42nd annual MARKETPLACE: the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development. The event was held at the Baird Center in Milwaukee with the support of over 20 sponsors.
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