Taiwanese contract electronics manufacturer Foxconn Technology Co. will dramatically scale back its planned investment in an initially planned $10 billion Wisconsin plant, under an agreement announced with the state.
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Gov. Tony Evers announced a $100 million investment in Wisconsin’s economic recovery as part of the state’s funds received under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act. The investment aims to ensure businesses and communities across Wisconsin have additional support and resources to …
The deadline is near for entering Wisconsin Youth Entrepreneurs in Science, a statewide youth business plan contest modeled after the successful Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Brief, online entries from middle school and high school students are due by 5 p.m. April 14, 2021.
Wisconsin retains grades of B for its manufacturing and logistics sectors in a new report from Ball State University in Indiana.
The NFIB Research Center's latest survey on the current impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on small business offers a stark contrast from the survey released 10 days ago. The magnitude of disruption now on the small business sector is profound. The full study is attached.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Wisconsin small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Prepared…
During this fast-moving medical emergency local healthcare providers have been updating their websites on a continual basis concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wausau, WI (January 10, 2020) – As the 2020 Badger State Winter Games draws closer to opening their 31st season, they are excited to announce a Snowmobile Torch Ride from Wausau, WI to Eagle River, WI. The Torch Ride will involve 12 snowmobile clubs, 4 counties, and over 150 miles of snowmo…
MADISION — The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the creation of the Vets Ready Employer Initiative the new employer recognition initiative highlights employers who go above and beyond to support veterans and their families. The announcement was made at the Wisconsin Veter…
Women-owned businesses continue to fuel the economy and now represent 42 percent of all businesses — nearly 13 million — employing 9.4 million workers and generating revenue of $1.9 trillion. According to the annual State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, commissioned by American Express, th…
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MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for August 2019.
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are biting Wisconsin companies, but a majority of business leaders support them anyway, according to a semi-annual economic survey conducted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) — the State Chamber of Commerce. While 47 percent of the 204 survey re…
Foxconn Technology Group started pouring the concrete foundations for its first major manufacturing facility in Mount Pleasant.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking nominations for the 2019 Marketplace Governor’s Awards that recognize outstanding Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans.
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of April. The data showed that Wisconsin's unemployment rate declined to a new record low of 2.8 percent. Wisconsin's labor force pa…
MADISON, WI. May 9, 2019 – Advanced Composite Products and Technology Inc (ACPT), a manufacturer of composites, is establishing its first Wisconsin facility in Marathon County–a $5.2 million project expected to create 13 jobs over the next three years.
Construction recently began on a new $20 million manufacturing facility for Faith Technologies with the finished project expected to add 275 jobs to the Outagamie County workforce in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley over the next three years.Faith Technologies is a leading full-service electrical, en…
WAUKESHA, Wis., April 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) (“Generac” or the “Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial power products, announced today the Company has acquired Pika Energy, In…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it is now partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention with the goal of preventing veteran suicide.
MANITOWOC, Wis., April 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX) (Orion Lighting), announced today that it has expanded the retrofit of a major national account customer’s lighting systems with Orion’s state-of-the-art LED lighting and wireless IoT enabled contro…
WAUSAU, WISCONSIN, March 29, 2019 - CFS Brands announced today it has completed the acquisition of Piper Products, a market leader in aluminum and stainless steel food transport equipment and a premier manufacturer of cafeteria and buffet serving systems, hot and cold food merchandisers, Anl…
UW Health has launched the Athlete Preservation Clinic in Madison, designed to help older athletes overcome injuries, stay active in their sport, and delay or even prevent surgical interventions. “We all recognize the importance of maintaining activity levels and being physically active as w…
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revisions for the month of October and preliminary estimates for the month of November. The data showed that Wisconsin added a statistically significant 9,900 private-se…
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revisions for September and preliminary estimates for October covering employment and job statistics for the state. The data showed that Wisconsin's unemployment rate re…
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is hosting the 37th annual statewide conference for minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses Dec. 12-13 at Potawatomi Hotel and Conference Center in Milwaukee.
Schenck, a CPA and consulting firm with 10 offices in Wisconsin, recently published its 2018 Manufacturing Survey, Robotics in Manufacturing. The survey is intended to provide insight as to how mid-size Wisconsin companies are implementing and using robotics to gain efficiency, shorten produ…
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for metro areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin. The estimates include updates to August 2018 and preliminary estimates…
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revisions for August 2018 and preliminary estimates for September covering the employment and job statistics for the state. Wisconsin added a statistically significant 3…
MADISON, WI. OCT. 17, 2018 – In response to strong demand, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has scheduled a second informational workshop on supply chain readiness for Monday, Oct. 29, in downtown Milwaukee.WEDC and its partners — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, …
Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) purchased One Main Centre in downtown Racine for the development of Foxconn Place Racine and Wisconn Valley Innovation Center. Located at One Main Street, Foxconn Place Racine will encompass a state-of-the-art co-working space and become a model for smart…
The Wisconsin Commercial Ports Association (WCPA) released study findings that revealed the Wisconsin Great Lakes ports had an economic impact of $1.4 billion, supporting more than 7,400 jobs.
MADISON – The United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today released state-by-state employment and unemployment rankings showing that Wisconsin's robust manufacturing industry continues to add jobs at a historic rate, with Wisconsin ranking 1st nationally in the …
The 13th Annual Central Wisconsin Days (CWD) has been scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, February 26-27, 2019. Mark your calendars now so that you can attend this annual event with stakeholders from throughout the Centergy region and connect with lawmakers on issues important to our region…
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), in collaboration with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity, Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and the state's regional economic development organizations is hosting fi…
MADISON – Today, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray Allen released the following statement on the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) release of Quarterly Census of Employment and Wage data for the first quarter of 2018. The data showed …
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has awarded a $750,000 grant to establish the Forward BIO Initiative — a new biomanufacturing center of excellence that will help bring groundbreaking research happening in Wisconsin out of the labs and into the marketplace. The grant wil…
Construction has begun on the first building on the Foxconn construction site in Mt. Pleasant in Racine County.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay received approval to move ahead with an Impact MBA administrated by the University's Austin E. Cofrin School of Business. An Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program, the Impact MBA prepares working, experienced professionals to l…
Foxconn Technology Group, Advocate Aurora Health, Johnson Controls and Northwestern Mutual will be equal partners in the creation of the $100 million Wisconn Valley Venture Fund. About a week earlier, Foxconn announced in would partner with the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a $100-…
Green Bay Packaging held a groundbreaking ceremony on the company's new paper mill in Green Bay, a $500 million project expected to create at least 200 jobs statewide.
Women in Technology Wisconsin will feature a CIO Panel at its breakfast meeting in Appleton Sept. 21 for a discussion on "Unique mistakes women make at work and how to fix them."
Wisconsin added 38,500 private sector jobs from July 2017 to July 2018, with 21,300 jobs added in the state's manufacturing industry during the same time period, according to the Department of Workforce Development.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is providing Oshkosh Corporation with $8 million in state income tax credits to support the company’s plans to expand the capabilities of its Oshkosh Defense business and to build a new 190,000-square-foot global headquarters in Wisconsin.
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