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Foxconn announces $1 million “Smart City, Smart Future” competition; partners with Wisconsin universities and technical colleges on statewide initiative
The new “Smart City, Smart Future” initiative will partner Foxconn with higher education institutions statewide to seek out the best new ideas for the development of smart connected cities and systems throughout Wisconsin. Read More
Op-ed: Wisconsin’s legacy of innovation continues
What do iconic Wisconsin companies like Kohler, Mercury Marine, Oshkosh Corp. and SC Johnson have in common? They were founded generations
Process for Wisconsin companies to bid on work related to Foxconn construction announced
Wisconsin companies seeking to provide goods and services during the construction of the Foxconn Technology Group’s $10 billion advanced manufacturing campus in Racine County can now take the first step in the procurement process by visiting WisconnValley.wi.gov. “Construction of the Foxco Read More
PRESS RELEASES
City of Beloit receives $250,000 state grant to support downtown project
The City of Beloit is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help finance the redevelopment of a vacant office building into a luxury boutique hotel. Read More
WEDC staff members receive national economic development certification
MADISON, WI. May 15, 2018 — Three Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) staff members have been certified as economic development finance professionals by the National Development Council (NDC), a national
Foxconn, Kwik Trip projects receive national recognition
Foxconn’s historic investment in Racine County and Kwik Trip’s major expansion in La Crosse have received national recognition for economic development success in Trade & Industry Development magazine’s 13th annual CiCi Awards. Read More
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