Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Vanessa Ineza possesses a robust background in economic development and business management, currently serving as the Regional Economic Development Director at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation since April 2016, with previous roles including Diverse Business Development Manager, Program Manager, and Financial Underwriter. Prior experience includes working as a Bilingual Sales Analyst at Mondelēz International and a Credit Analyst at Cristal. Vanessa began a career in finance as a Market Expert in the Corporate Actions Department at BNY Mellon. Educational achievements include dual MBAs in International Business Management from Hogeschool Universiteit Brussel and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, along with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Universidad CEU San Pablo, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Commercial Sciences and Management from Hogeschool Universiteit Brussel. Vanessa holds additional certifications as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) and a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP).
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.