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UW-Madison Hires Former Foxconn Executive
Alan Yeung hired despite Foxconn’s failures, including not paying promised $100 million gift to UW.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Rich KremerHintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project
Foxconn's partnership with Fisker Inc. the latest in long list of failures.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Corrinne HessThe Foxconn Deal Was Never Real
The Verge interviews employees who describe nightmare-like conditions and a completely phony project.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyFoxconn Hasn’t Created Innovation Centers
Hasn’t fulfilled promise of 1,200 jobs and new centers in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Madison.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Corrinne HessFoxconn Deal Looks Dead
Company’s revised plan ineligible for subsidies and Foxconn opposes contract rewrite.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyFoxconn Says it Can’t Find Workers
Can’t attract talent, company says, throwing more doubt on state-subsidized deal.
Dec 17th, 2019 by Corrinne HessFoxconn Can’t Get Tax Credits, State Says
Switch from Gen 10.5 plant to Gen 6 plant makes it ineligible under contract, company is told.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Corrinne HessGreen Bay Firms Selected for Design and Construction of Foxconn Place Green Bay
ISG and DeLeers Construction to partner with Foxconn on the Downtown WaterMark Building Project
Nov 25th, 2019 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Announces First-Round Finalists of Year-Two “Smart Cities – Smart Futures” Competition
Foxconn continues three-year competition that awards up to $1 million in cash and technical support to Wisconsin students, faculty and staff
Nov 13th, 2019 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Innovation Centers Are On Hold
Hundreds of jobs were to be created at centers in four different cities. Little has happened.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Corrinne HessFoxconn Launches ‘Earn and Learn’ Talent Development Programs for Technical College and University Students in Wisconsin
Novel program will provide up to six months of intensive, on-campus and on-the-job training; will help Wisconsin students develop skills and knowledge while working full-time at Foxconn locations across Wisconsin
Oct 4th, 2019 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Kicks Off Year Two of Smart Cities Smart Futures Competition
Foxconn continues three-year competition that awards up to $1 million in cash and technical support to Wisconsin students, faculty, and staff
Sep 9th, 2019 by Foxconn Technology GroupKey Foxconn Executive Steps Down
Ever-shrinking project loses second key executive this year.
Sep 5th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyFoxconn’s Crystal Ball Looks Fuzzy
Company’s smaller footprint has business proponent Tim Sheehy lowering expectations.
Jul 5th, 2019 by James RowenFoxconn Plays Politics for Trump?
Both Trump and its CEO need Foxconn to look successful for the 2020 election.
May 23rd, 2019 by Bruce MurphyGOP Legislators Defend Foxconn
They offer positive slant to Foxconn executive expressing doubt about 13,000 jobs.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Laurel WhiteFoxconn Commences Gen6 Advanced Manufacturing Recruitment Drive
Company to begin hiring second cadre of employees for Gen6 advanced manufacturing operations
Apr 26th, 2019 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Announces Final Round Winners of “Smart Cities-Smart Futures” Competition
Concludes first year of $1 million competition with state, local academic partners
Apr 25th, 2019 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Acquires Downtown Madison Property, Further Growing Innovation Center Network in Wisconsin
One West Main to become Foxconn Place Madison and Wisconn Valley Innovation Center, Support Entrepreneurship and Research Partnerships with UW-Madison
Apr 12th, 2019 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Announces Second-Round Winners of “Smart Cities-Smart Futures” Competition
Students and faculty representing Wisconsin’s higher academic institutions recognized for their contributions to environmental sustainability, medical services, and transportation
Mar 13th, 2019 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn and UW-Milwaukee Host Send-off for Students Embarking on International Engineering Co-op
First of its kind Foxconn educational partnership brings Wisconsin students to Taiwan to deepen engineering knowledge, gain practical experience, and enhance cultural understanding
Feb 15th, 2019 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Project in “Chaos”
Foxconn workers, insiders say Racine project is failing in Bloomberg story.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyFoxconn Reveals First-round Winners of “Smart Cities—Smart Futures” Competition
Wisconsin’s higher education community comes together to develop ideas to improve health care, transportation, housing, and education across the state
Dec 14th, 2018 by Foxconn Technology Group“Smart Cities—Smart Futures” Competition Draws Hundreds of Submissions, Supports Wisconsin Innovation
Wisconsin higher education community submits ideas aiming to help shape and change the future of health care, transportation, housing, and education
Nov 27th, 2018 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Invites UW-Madison Students, Faculty, Alumni and Members of the Public to Foxconn Day Technology Showcase & Career Fair
Two-day event brings community together to hear about Foxconn and UW-Madison’s Foxconn Institute for Research in Science and Technology (FIRST) partnership and for students to learn more about career opportunities at Foxconn
Oct 15th, 2018 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Issues Request for Proposal to Convert Downtown Racine Location into Smart City Co-Working Innovation Space
Takes first steps to enhance and transform Foxconn Place Racine into a hub for “Smart City” initiatives and programs
Oct 9th, 2018 by Foxconn Technology GroupMore Apartments in Walker’s Point
A big week of real estate news as a bunch of projects move forward.
Oct 7th, 2018 by Graham KilmerFoxconn Hosts Hiring Fairs to Interview and Recruit Candidates for Job Opportunities in Wisconsin
Strong interest and applications for employment with Foxconn received; statewide hiring fairs to be held as part of company’s ongoing recruitment drive
Oct 5th, 2018 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Purchases Downtown Racine Property to Support “Smart City” Initiatives across Wisconsin
To establish Foxconn Place Racine as a regional center for developing novel technologies and implementing innovative solutions to enhance quality of life
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn kicks off Smart Cities – Smart Futures competition with Oct. 1 event at Marquette University `
Foxconn has committed up to $1 million over the next three years to support its Smart Cities – Smart Futures initiative.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Marquette UniversityFoxconn Issues Request for Proposal for Design Enhancements to Foxconn Place Green Bay
Calls for ideas to upgrade landmark downtown building, The Watermark, which will house a Wisconn Valley Innovation Center and serve as Foxconn’s North East Wisconsin hub for talent and partners
Sep 14th, 2018 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Ramps Up Recruiting with Foxconn Day at UWM
Students and members of the general public are invited to learn more about Foxconn and its employment opportunities at the event.
Sep 13th, 2018 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeFoxconn Request for Proposal Calls for Innovative Upgrades to Foxconn Place Chippewa Valley in Downtown Eau Claire
Office will serve as West Central Wisconsin hub for attracting talent and building supply chain partnerships, while adding to vibrant downtown community
Sep 13th, 2018 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Launches $1 Million “Smart Cities—Smart Futures” Competition
Encouraging Participation by Students, Faculty, and Staff Across Wisconsin this Fall to Generate Ideas for Smart Cities; Unveils Website for More Information on this Exciting Competition
Aug 7th, 2018 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn Plays Politics for Walker?
Company's iffy "innovation centers" in Eau Claire, Green Bay could help reelect governor.
Jul 26th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyFoxconn Issues Request for Proposals for Upgrades and Modernization of Company’s North American Corporate Headquarters in Downtown Milwaukee
Office Will Serve as Important Link to Innovation Centers Across Wisconsin, Play Vital Role in Talent Recruitment and Development Efforts, and Showcase the Vibrant AI 8K+5G Ecosystem that Foxconn is Building
Jul 25th, 2018 by Foxconn Technology GroupWisconsin’s Foxconn Bonus: Foxconn to Expand Wisconn Valley Innovation Network with New Foxconn Place Chippewa Valley in Downtown Eau Claire
Company to purchase six-story building and space at Haymarket Landing to grow footprint of its Wisconn Valley technology and talent hub across west-central Wisconsin
Jul 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerFoxconn and M+W | Gilbane Award Contracts Valued at $14 Million to Eight Companies for Construction of First Building in the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park
Foundation work for the multipurpose building will begin in August 2018.
Jun 26th, 2018 by Foxconn Technology GroupFoxconn’s North American Headquarters Opening Downtown
Local officials celebrate at press conference, but will unemployed residents win jobs?
Jun 15th, 2018 by Graham KilmerCould Foxconn Build Plants Elsewhere in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Valley director hints at possibility of fulfilling 13,000 jobs pledge at sites outside of Racine and Milwaukee.
Jun 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene