A reminder that Commerce Secretary Mary Burke will be conducting events and business visits in northern Wisconsin from Aug. 21-23
MEDIA ADVISORY
For further information, contact Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, at 608/267-9661.
Commerce Secretary Mary Burke’s Public Events for August 21, 2006:
TIME 12:00-1:00 p.m. Economic Development Listening Session and Luncheon Riverstone Restaurant
219 N. Railroad St.
Eagle River, WI
Secretary Burke will meet with Main Street Program Manager Rita Fritz, local officials and businesses to discuss economic development in Eagle River. Event is open to media.
TIME 3:00-3:45 p.m. Visit and Tour St, Croix of Park Falls, Ltd.
856 Fourth Ave. North
Park Falls, WI
Secretary Burke will meet with company president Paul Schluter and tour this facility, which manufactures fishing rods. Secretary Burke will discuss Commerce programs and services, and learn about any concerns with the local business climate. Tour is open to media.
Commerce Secretary Mary Burke’s Public Events for August 22, 2006:
TIME 9:30-10:30 a.m. Economic Development Announcement
Ashland Area Development Corporation
422 3rd Street West, Suite 101
Ashland, WI
Secretary Burke will join Ashland Area Development Corporation President Charles Singler for an economic development announcement. Event is open to media.
TIME 12:30-1:30 p.m. Visit and Tour with Sailboats, Inc.
Bakers Island Marina
250 Marina Dr.
Superior, WI
Secretary Burke will meet with CEO Jack Culley and Vice President/General Manager Joe Radtke, and they will conduct her on a tour of Baker’s Island Marina. Secretary Burke will discuss Commerce programs and services, and learn about any concerns with the local business climate. Tour is open to the media.
TIME 3:30-4:00 p.m. Economic Development Announcement
Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC)/Wisconsin Business Innovation Corporation
1400 South River Street
Spooner, WI
Secretary Burke will join NWRPC Business Development Specialists Rick Roeser and John Stroschein for an economic development announcement. Event is open to media.
Commerce Secretary Mary Burke’s Public Events for August 23, 2006:
TIME 9:00-9:45 a.m. Visit and Tour with Thelen Graphics, Inc. Mark-It Graphics
500 Simmon Dr.
Osceola, WI
Secretary Burke will meet with company president Andrew Thelen, and he will conduct her on a tour of this commercial and screen printing facility. Secretary Burke will discuss Commerce programs and services, and learn about any concerns with the local business climate. Tour is open to the media.
TIME 10:00-10:45 a.m. Economic Development Announcement
SE Corner of 6th Ave. and Chieftain Street.
(Rain location: Village Hall, 310 Chieftain St.)
Osceola, WI
Secretary Burke will join Osceola Village Administrator Neil Soltis for an economic development announcement. Event is open to media.
TIME 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Economic Development Announcement
Village Hall
W14390 Railway Ave.
Weyerhaeuser, WI
Secretary Burke will join Village President Ervin Murray for an economic development announcement. Event is open to media.
