59 Businesses Expand or Relocate in
Wisconsin
59.
That’s how many
businesses worked with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to
expand or relocate their operations in Wisconsin in 2017 alone. It’s certainly
been a historic year for Wisconsin’s economy.
Global companies such as
Foxconn and Haribo decided to establish operations in our great state after
looking at many other competing location options across the country,
recognizing the standout value of our highly-skilled workforce, strong
infrastructure network, and Top 10 pro-business climate.
At the same time, many of
Wisconsin’s major employers, including Kwik Trip, Generac, Mills Fleet Farm,
and Johnsonville, also announced major expansion plans this year.
Combined, these projects
represent more than $11.6 billion in capital investment and the planned
creation or retention of nearly 30,000 family-supporting jobs.
That’s real,
transformative change for Wisconsin’s families, communities, and the state’s
economy as a whole.
We are working and
winning for Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Badgers Win the Orange Bowl
Last Saturday, in a great
way to close out the year, the Wisconsin Badgers overcame the Miami Hurricanes
34-24 in Miami Gardens to win the Orange Bowl, the Badgers’ 4th bowl
win in a row.
We’re proud of our
Badgers for all their hard work and skill throughout an amazing season and
their appearance in their 16th consecutive bowl game.
In fact, we were so
confident in a Badgers victory in the leadup to the game that I placed a friendly
wager with Florida Governor Rick Scott, betting quality Wisconsin beer, cheese,
cranberries, and HARIBO Gummi Candy in exchange for Cuban croquetas (which I’m
very much looking forward to eating!)
We already can’t wait for
next year’s sure-to-be successful season. On behalf of our entire state: Go
Badgers!
We enjoy sharing all the great news about our state with you. It is an honor to serve as your Governor and represent the people of Wisconsin.
Sincerely,
Governor Scott Walker
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