The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and its counterpart in Minnesota (MnDOT) are jointly receiving more than $1 billion from the federal INFRA grant to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which connects Duluth, MN, to Superior, WI. This major infrastructure project will bring procurement opportunities to Wisconsin businesses. Join WEDC and its partners for an information session on potential business opportunities associated with this project, as well as updates on the project’s status and timeline.

Date: Sept. 25, 2024

Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: Superior Entrepreneurship Center Ballroom, 1401 Tower Ave., Superior, WI 54880

Registration Link

Event on WPI Website

Event on WEDC Website

Featuring guest speaker Geri Sanchez Aglipay, regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Presented by WEDC in partnership with:

  • Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT)
  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
  • US Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • Duluth Seaway Port Authority
  • Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
  • Apex Accelerator – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
  • U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration
  • Wisconsin Department of Administration
  • Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
  • Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC)
  • SCORE
  • Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp. (WWBIC)
  • City of Superior
  • Superior Chamber of Commerce
  • Superior Business Improvement District
  • The Development Association
  • MBDA
  • City of Duluth
  • Duluth Economic Development Authority
  • Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Dr. Eugene Manzanet

[email protected]