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Foxconn Promises 1,300 New Jobs, $569 Million Expansion in Racine County

Foxconn Promises 1,300 New Jobs, $569 Million Expansion in Racine County

State WEDC could increase tax credits to $96 million to support this.

Meta to Invest $1 Billion on Beaver Dam Data Center

Meta to Invest $1 Billion on Beaver Dam Data Center

City will provide $110 million in bonds, up to $100 million for private project costs.

The State of Politics: Four Districts Will Shape Control of Wisconsin Senate
The State of Politics

Four Districts Will Shape Control of Wisconsin Senate

Democrats are targeting three Republican incumbents.

Solar Program for Low-Income Wisconsin Families Hits Federal Funds Freeze

Solar Program for Low-Income Wisconsin Families Hits Federal Funds Freeze

Federal court ordered Trump administration to restore funding but hasn't happened yet.

Friday Photos: Veolia Opens New Office, Celebrates W+E Forward Partnership
Friday Photos

Veolia Opens New Office, Celebrates W+E Forward Partnership

Company is latest to move Downtown, but its work with The Water Council's new partnership could be even bigger.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Third Ward Attracts Top 3D Printer Manufacturer
Eyes on Milwaukee

Third Ward Attracts Top 3D Printer Manufacturer

Boston area company Formlabs, a leader in 3D printer industry, opens regional HQ here.

Business Groups Push Evers For Worker Recruitment Campaign

Business Groups Push Evers For Worker Recruitment Campaign

State instead spending $100 million to remove barriers like a lack of transportation or affordable child care.

State Businesses Offering Worker Incentives

State Businesses Offering Worker Incentives

Uline offers new workers year-end bonus of $8,000. Others offer increased pay, flexible work conditions.

Transportation: “Last Mile” Program Connects Workers to Jobs
Transportation

“Last Mile” Program Connects Workers to Jobs

WEDC, Waukesha County and United Way fund pilot program connecting city workers to suburban jobs.

Small Businesses Welcome Federal Stimulus

Small Businesses Welcome Federal Stimulus

Business owners discuss revenue loss, rising healthcare costs and changes that will outlast the pandemic.

Op Ed: Evers Has Chance to Stimulate Startups
Op Ed

Evers Has Chance to Stimulate Startups

But he needs to reconsider his “fund of funds” idea, consult experts.

WEDC, Milwaukee Downtown Tout “We’re All In” Safety Campaign

WEDC, Milwaukee Downtown Tout “We’re All In” Safety Campaign

Saying COVID-19 is not a political issue, leaders want individuals to support businesses with safe practices.

State Reviewing Foxconn Jobs Report

State Reviewing Foxconn Jobs Report

The review will determine whether the company is eligible for the tax credits.