Governor Doyle Announces $240,000 to Assist Sara Lee Corporation to Retain 80 Jobs

MADISON-Governor Doyle announced today that the Sara Lee Corporation, New London, Outagamie County, will receive $240,000 in Enterprise Development Zone (EDZ) tax credits from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to help retain 80 jobs.

“Making sure there are enough good paying jobs to support Wisconsin families has been a top priority of my Administration since day one,” Governor Doyle said. “The future of our economy relies on our ability to work closely with companies, and make key investments that will support industries, workers, and families.”

Sara Lee Corporation is based in Chicago and is a global manufacturer and marketer of brand name products. Sara Lee currently has 38 locations within Wisconsin. These locations currently employ approximately 2,050 people. Sara Lee is installing new production lines at its facility in New London in order to retain 80 jobs. Total project cost $6,900,000.

For more information on Commerce programs and services, contact the Commerce area development manager at www.commerce.wi.gov/BD/BD-Fax-0901.html.