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Melissa Hughes: “I think it's going to hinder growth, and growth is really…”

Featuring: Melissa Hughes, Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

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Newsmakers: Melissa Hughes - CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Published | Video Starts at 13:55

If Wisconsin and if WEDC doesn't do a good job in these three areas, in these three subjects, broadband, housing and workforce, is that going to put rural Wisconsin at a disadvantage in terms of economic development over the next five, 10 years? I think it's going to hinder growth, and growth is really important for developing wealth and developing the ability to invest back in your community. So I think it will, you know, it's going to keep the growth slower than what we should be able to accomplish with the strength that is Wisconsin. (13:55–14:05)

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Asserts that failing to address broadband, housing, and workforce issues will hinder growth, which is crucial for community investment.

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