Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Jim O'Keefe is a Policy Specialist with extensive experience in economic and community development. Jim has effectively managed budgets and employees to advance development objectives, secured financial assistance for business clients, negotiated multi-million dollar agreements with high-profile employers, and oversaw the deployment of federal aids for economic growth. With a background as a City Lobbyist and Legislative Liaison, Jim has successfully advocated for key initiatives and secured millions in state and federal assistance for various projects.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
As Wisconsin’s lead economic development agency, with more than 600 regional and local partners, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) fosters the cooperation necessary to support sustainable business growth and job creation. Our model is customer-service focused and aligns with the needs of businesses. To ensure we are effective and efficient, we collaborate with our state economic development network to deploy tools, provide financial and technical support, encourage entrepreneurship, and advance industries. Together, we leverage Wisconsin’s unique character as a state that is innovative, hardworking, independent and success-minded to create the right climate that maximizes the potential for economic growth in Wisconsin.