WEDC Announces Launch of Innovative Trades and Biotech Business Incubator

The Wall Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a groundbreaking business incubator program designed specifically for trades professionals Value-added ag and biotech entrepreneurs in our community. This initiative represents a significant investment in local economic growth and aims to transform skilled workers into successful business owners.

Why This Matters

Strong trades businesses are essential to a healthy local economy. This incubator helps keep talent in our community, supports family-sustaining careers, and ensures Wall continues to grow with skilled, reliable local businesses.

If you have the skills and the drive — but need guidance, space, or confidence to move forward — this program is built for you.

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for:

• Recent graduates who have just completed trades school and want to apply their new skills in the community where they grew up
• Current students planning their post-graduation careers
• Alumni looking to return home and start a business
• Home-based business owners ready to expand into a dedicated shop space
• Skilled tradespeople who have the technical know-how but need guidance on the business side of entrepreneurship
• Parents seeking to support their children's entrepreneurial ambitions

What We Offer

The incubator program provides a comprehensive support system to help participants succeed, including:

• Tiered Lease Spaces: Affordable, flexible leasing options with spaces built to suit your specific business needs. WEDC is looking to complete construction of a dedicated facility designed to house incubator businesses.
• Business Education: Covering essential topics such as business planning, legal foundations, pricing strategies, financial management, marketing, customer relations, and growth strategies. The program takes participants through the complete journey from tradesperson to business owner.
• Specialized Training: Elective workshops diving deeper into sales and marketing, operations management, financial mastery, hiring and team building, and technology integration for modern trades businesses.
• Expert Guidance: Access to experienced mentors and guest speakers who understand the unique challenges of running a trades or biotech business.

Building Your Future

Whether you're an electrician, plumber, welder, HVAC technician, biotech professional, or any other skilled tradesperson, this program will help you bridge the gap between technical expertise and business success. You'll learn how to calculate your true costs, develop profitable pricing strategies, create effective marketing plans, manage finances, and build a sustainable business that can grow over time.

Get In Now

The program is currently seeking prospects and early applicants will have the opportunity to have their space customized to meet their specific operational needs. This is your chance to be part of something special from the ground floor. If you've been dreaming of starting your own business, or if you're ready to take your home-based operation to the next level, the WEDC Business Incubator Program could be the catalyst you need.

For more information or to express your interest, contact the Wall Economic Development Corporation today. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future and contribute to the economic vitality of our community.