Rep. Mike Kuglitsch receives WEDA’s “Champion of Economic Development” Award

June 13, 2018
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) recently presented Rep. 
Mike Kuglitsch (R-New Berlin) with the 2018 “Champion of Economic Development” Award for his support 
of policies to drive economic growth and prosperity in Wisconsin. The award was presented at the 
Waukesha County Business Alliance. 
 
The award is presented to state legislators who exemplify WEDA’s mission of promoting economic 
development and have shown a commitment to making Wisconsin a better place to live, work and do 
business through policies that advance economic growth. Rep. Kuglitsch earned the “Champion of 
Economic Development” designation through his support of pro-economic development legislation during 
the 2017-18 legislative session. 
 
“Representative Mike Kuglitsch was a champion on numerous legislative issues to help foster economic 
prosperity and create new opportunities for growth in Wisconsin,” said Brian Doudna, WEDA Executive 
Director. “The Wisconsin Economic Development Association and our members are excited to recognize 
Rep. Kuglitsch as a ‘Champion of Economic Development’ for his work at the Capitol.”  
 
WEDA is presenting the award to 20 state lawmakers who exhibited an exceptional commitment to 
growing Wisconsin’s economy based on several factors, including voting record, sponsorship of 
legislation and responsiveness to critical economic development issues during the 2017-18 session. 
 
“Representative Kuglitsch made it a priority to support policies that promote economic activity, business 
growth and job creation for communities across Wisconsin,” said Michael Welsh, WEDA Legislative 
Affairs Director. “We appreciate his dedication to these key issues and look forward to working with him in 
the future.” 
 
For over 40 years, WEDA has been dedicated to expanding Wisconsin’s economy through advocacy, 
education and providing resources to promote economic growth. WEDA is a statewide trade association 
comprised of economic development professionals, businesses and organizations who strive to make 
Wisconsin a better place to live, work and do business through economic development. 
 
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