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Foxconn calls WEDC decision ‘a disappointment and a surprise’
Foxconn Technology Group says the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. decision finding the company does not qualify for tax incentives under a 2017 contract “is a disappointment and a surprise.”
WEDC’s CEO says Foxconn’s vision is important for Wisconsin’s economy despite ‘reality’ of contract dispute
The day after informing Foxconn it is not eligible for tax incentives under its current contract, the head of Wisconsin’s economic development agency says the company’s vision for it’s operations in the state is “really important for Wisconsin’s future economy.”
New study finds slight increase in women representation on Wisconsin corporate boards
The representation of women on the boards of Wisconsin’s largest public companies has increased slightly from 2019, while the percentage of those boards with three or more female directors has dropped since last year.
Batteries Plus to open 10 new stores
Despite a broad economic slowdown in the country, Hartland-based Batteries Plus Bulbs continues to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic with plans to open 10 new stores across the U.S.
Three Key Questions During Covid-19
After more than six months dealing with the COViD-19, we seem to have an endless supply of questions. During...
Jump start: Milwaukee startup connects tech freelancers to employers
Milwaukee-based startup Talimer has launched a digital marketplace to connect freelance tech professionals with jobs at a time when...
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WEDC to launch second round of We’re All In grants for small businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will deploy a second round of We’re All In grants to provide small businesses impacted by COVID-19 with $50 million in financial support.
Viewpoints: We must prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion in manufacturing careers
George Floyd’s murder, along with countless other racially-charged acts of violence against Black Americans, has brought racial injustice and systemic racism to the forefront across the world. Business leaders are also examining the experience that employees have inside their organizations, and developing an understanding of where they are falling short, and how they must do better.
Lakeland University names next president
Lakeland University has named its executive vice president Beth Borgen as the university’s next president.
City sticks with its own restaurant rules, says its restrictions are more stringent than Evers’ order
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' most recent move aimed at quelling the spread of COVID-19 across the state has sparked concern from restaurant owners who warn that smaller capacity will severely hurt business during an already challenging time for the industry.
