Economic Development

Are you REDE to Thrive?
Thrive, the organization formerly known as the Regional Economic Development Entity (REDE) has launched its new regional point of entry website. Visit us at thrivehere.org today!

Collaboration Council  The Collaboration Council is a group of Madison Region leaders from across business, nonprofit, education and government. The Council is a platform for dialog about the Region that meets twice annually since 2004.

City of Madison Economic Development Commission Report
March 9, 2005
Recognizing that there are many who perceive the City of Madison government to be unfriendly and inattentive to the business community's needs, Mayor Dave Cieslewicz asked the City Economic Development Commission (EDC) to gather a sample of information about the business community's experiences with city government.  Business men and women were encouraged to speak about their experiences with City approvals, regulations, and processes related to locating, starting, operating, or expanding a business in Madison. The EDC provided numerous ways for businesses to share their experiences, and the response from the business community was encouraging.  Read More...