WISCONSIN NEWS
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NEWS
Foxconn breaks ground on $10 billion investment
MOUNT PLEASANT – Governor Scott Walker today joined President Donald Trump, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan, and Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) in celebrating the groundbreaking of Phase 1 of Area 1 of the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park in Mount Pleasant. Foxconn is committed to a “Wisconsin First” strategy to build the campus, which places an emphasis on hiring Wisconsin workers and businesses. Read More
Op-Ed: Foxconn’s historic investment in Wisconsin already paying dividends
Foxconn’s historic investment in Wisconsin is already paying dividends. Read More
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
PRESS RELEASES
City of Stoughton receives $500,000 state grant to support downtown redevelopment project
WEDC announced the City of Stoughton is receiving a $500,000 state grant to help raze a vacant downtown building to make way for new development on the property. Read More
WEDC launches $2 million program to aid businesses affected by flooding
WEDC, in conjunction with its regional partners, has launched a $2 million Disaster Recovery Microloan Program aimed at small businesses that will provide an immediate source of funds for necessary restoration work and related expenses. Read More
WEDC to host workshop for businesses impacted by flooding in western Wisconsin
Businesses impacted by recent flooding in La Crosse, Vernon, Crawford and Monroe counties, as well as surrounding areas, are encouraged to attend a resource workshop hosted by the WEDC, 7 Rivers Alliance, and other local, state and federal partners at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, in Viroqua. Read More
MEDIA CONTACT
Mark Maley
608.210.6706
mark.maley@wedc.org