Village Awards Foxconn-Related Demolition Work to Fond Du Lac County-Based Contractor
The Village of Mount Pleasant Board voted to award Fond du Lac County-based Guelig Waste Removal and Demolition, LLC with a $366,665 contract to conduct demolition work tied to Foxconn's advanced manufacturing campus. Previously, Guelig Waste Removal was awarded two other contracts for demolition associated with the Foxconn project. The bid team includes three other Wisconsin-based companies. Subcontractors include companies in Milwaukee and Racine counties: KPH Construction,
Wheda, Racine County to Host Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) and Racine County will host the Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit on September 12, 2018 at Delta Hotel by Marriott in Racine (7111 Washington Avenue, Hwy 20). The summit will connect municipalities in the Wisconn Valley Region with developers, financial institutions, and housing partners . This information-sharing event will focus on bringing housing solutions to the region. Hear the latest on economic deve
Foxconn Launches $1M "Smart Cities – Futures" Competition
Recently, Foxconn Technology Group announced the formal launch of its "Smart Cities –Smart Futures" initiative during a Smart Futures Summit at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Foxconn is committing $1 million in award prizes over the next three years to the initiative, which aims to generate new ideas from Wisconsin students, faculty and staff as they work to develop smart communities and systems throughout the state. The "Smart Cities – Smart Futures" competition is op
Wisconn Valley Small Business Capacity Building Sessions Scheduled
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and its partners will host two Wisconn Valley Small Business Capacity Building Sessions to help smaller contractors overcome access barriers and compete efficiently on work tied to the construction of Foxconn's advanced manufacturing campus. " We want to ensure that Wisconsin businesses of every size and background have an opportunity to make the most of the unprecedented economic development project that Wisconn Valley offers
Village Board Approves Purchase Agreements with Four Property Owners Previously Part of Federal Laws
Last week, the Village of Mount Pleasant voted to approve purchase agreements with four property owners in the Foxconn Project Area that were previously plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit against the Village. "We are pleased to have reached agreements with four of the property owners that were previously plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Village," said Alan Marcuvitz, an attorney for the Village of Mount Pleasant. "Because the Village was able to reach voluntary agreements for
Information Sessions for Contractors
M+W | Gilbane recently held two information sessions in Racine County to provide companies with details on the bidding process for the next phase of construction on Foxconn's advanced manufacturing campus in Racine County. Approximately 500 individuals representing potential subcontractors, vendors, suppliers and professional service providers attended the August 1st info session in Sturtevant. If you were unable to attend the recent information sessions, presentation materia
Foxconn Awards Contracts to 37 Companies with Wisconsin Operations for Construction of Multipurpose
Recently, Foxconn Technology Group and its general contractor M+W | Gilbane announced a new set of companies who have been awarded contracts to help construct the Multipurpose Building at the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park campus in Mount Pleasant. “[This] announcement reflects Foxconn’s continued commitment to a ‘Wisconsin First’ plan by working with companies all across the State,” said Dr. Louis Woo, Special Assistant to Foxconn Founder and CEO Terry Gou. “We a
Editorial: A Look at Foxconn's Fringe Benefits
The Racine Journal Times Editorial board recently published an article exploring ancillary developments underway in Wisconsin as a result of Foxconn Technology Group's investment in Racine County. "Here in Racine County, we have been talking about Foxconn coming for over a year now. It’s anticipated to bring thousands of much-needed jobs to our area, transform our county into a technology hub and bring with it new housing and new developments." "While Racine County has the mo
Foxconn Issues RFP for Upgrades and Modernization of Company's North American Corporate Headquar
Foxconn announced it has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for architects and engineers to provide design services to modernize and enhance its North American corporate headquarters at 611 E. Wisconsin Ave. in Downtown Milwaukee. “Beginning the RFP process on our North American corporate headquarters is an important step forward in Foxconn’s progress in Wisconsin,” said Dr. Alan Yeung, Director of U.S. Strategic Initiatives for Foxconn. “We are looking for a firm that will
Delgrave: The Boom Is Coming and We Are Ready
Racine County recently partnered with the Johnson Foundation at Wingspread and invited community leaders from Reno to discuss the challenges Reno leaders faced when preparing for investments from tech leaders like Tesla. Following that conversation, County Executive Jonathan Delagrave shared his perspective on Racine County's readiness for the upcoming economic boom. "The tremendous change facing many sectors of our community — from housing and workforce to education and publ