Contacts:
Ethnie Groves, Governor Doyle’s Office,
608-261-2156
Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661
Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Birchwood Lumber and
Veneer, Thorp, Clark County, will receive $250,000 in Agricultural
Development Zone tax credits from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to
help the company purchase and equip a facility in Thorp.
“My ‘Grow Wisconsin’ Initiative is designed to help
businesses make a lasting investment in Wisconsin’s economy,” Governor Doyle
said. “These tax credits will help Birchwood Lumber and Veneer make
investments in its employees, business, and community. I’m pleased that my
Administration is helping the company expand its business.”
Birchwood Lumber and Veneer is the largest producer of
commercial and architectural hardwood door coverings in the United States.
The company is investing $1 million to purchase and equip the new facility.
The project will create 100 jobs and retain 230 jobs and the total project
cost is $1 million.
The Agriculture Development Zone program helps attract,
promote, retain, and encourage the expansion of agriculture businesses in
Wisconsin. For more information about the Agriculture Development Zone
program, contact Amy Cumblad, Commerce, at 608-266-2688.
