Dept. of Commerce: Gov. Doyle Announces Funding for McNally Industries, LLC
Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661
MADISON - Gov. Jim Doyle today announced that McNally Industries, LLC,
Grantsburg, Burnett County, will receive $335,000 in Technology Zone tax
credits to help it with a $3.1 million investment to expand and equip its
facility. This project will create 23 jobs and retain 75 jobs.
"Through my Grow Wisconsin plan, we are working hard...
CUB: Takes PSC to Court to Stop Nuke Sale
More Information: Charlie Higley, (608) 251-3322 x. 14 Cell phone:
(608) 843-6996
MADISON - Today the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) filed a lawsuit against the
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) to stop the sale of a nuclear
power plant to an out-of-state, unregulated energy company.
"In approving the sale, the PSC sold out Wisconsin ratepayers and accepted
meaningless promises from an out-of-state company that aren't worth...
Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce: “Legislative Breakfast”
Hosted by the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce.
Held at Brookfield City Hall in the Common Council Room.
2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield
Panel members Scott Walker, Dan Finley and Nick George will give us a current update of the discussions and decisions they are involved in that affect all of us locally and state-wide. To register...
DWD: April Unemployment Rates Announced
Contact: Rose Lynch (608) 266-6753
Adjusted Data
Madison – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman today announced that Wisconsin’s preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was estimated at 4.5 percent and is at the lowest rate since September 2001 when the rate was at 4.4 percent. The last 12 months have shown a return to normal...
Dept. of Commerce: Commerce Secretary Mary P. Burke Visits Briggs & Stratton Facilities in Jefferson and Watertown
Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661
WATERTOWN-Department of Commerce Secretary Mary P. Burke today met with
Vince Shiely, vice president and general manager of Briggs & Stratton
Corporation's Home Products Division, and toured company facilities in
Jefferson and Watertown. Secretary Burke was in Jefferson County as part of
Governor Jim Doyle's Capital for a Day trip to Dodge and Jefferson Counties.
"Briggs...
Dept. of Commerce: Governor Doyle Qualifies Ten Technology Companies for Investor Tax Credits
Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661
MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle today announced that the Department of Commerce
(Commerce) has qualified ten small businesses for investor tax credits under
the new Angel Investor and Venture Fund Tax Credit Programs.
"I championed legislation to spur more venture capital investment, as it is
essential to the state's economic growth," Governor Doyle said. "By
encouraging...
DATCP: Governor Doyle Announces $1.2 Million for Wisconsin Dairy Entrepreneurs
Contacts: Robin Engel, Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, 608-224-5002 Ethnie Groves, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2156
Second Round of Grants for Dairy Innovations Builds on First Year's Successes
FORT ATKINSON - Governor Jim Doyle announced today $1.2 million in grant money available to dairy producers and processors as part of his "Grow Wisconsin" Initiative...
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett: Investor Service Gives Milwaukee Positive Outlook
Contact: Press Secretary Carlene Orig
(414) 286-8531
Milwaukee—Moody’s Investors Service announced on May 18th that it is affirming the City Aa2 credit rating. In addition, Moody’s revised its outlook...
