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Foxconn's Higher Education Presence Only Deepening

Foxconn's Higher Education Presence Only Deepening

On October 30, the Milwaukee Business Journal hosted a higher education roundtable with leaders from colleges and universities around the state. Nearly all of the leaders reported having had conversations with Foxconn Technology Group. They also reported that, over the last year, those conversations have deepened. “A lot of people around the table have had conversations they wouldn’t have imagined a few years ago,” said George MacKinnon, dean of the Medical College of Wiscons

Joint Village, County, RCEDC Statement On Forward Momentum

Last week, Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave and RCEDC Executive Director Jenny Trick issued the following statement regarding the forward momentum of the Foxconn Project in the Village of Mount Pleasant: "We have seen tremendous progress in Racine County as a result of Foxconn's investment, including new jobs and business for local companies , increased opportunities for area residents who have been connected with empl

Foxconn Statement on Election of Tony Evers

Foxconn Technology Group recently issued the following statement on the election of Tony Evers as Governor of the State of Wisconsin: “Foxconn extends its sincere congratulations to Governor-elect Tony Evers. We look forward to working with him on our Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park and helping the State of Wisconsin achieve its potential as a hub for high technology development. We are eager to join with Governor-elect Evers and all our local partners to ensure th

Village, City Approve Intergovernmental Agreement

The Mount Pleasant Village Board voted to provide final approval on the comprehensive intergovernmental agreement developed by the City of Racine, Racine Water Utility and Village of Mount Pleasant. The agreement ensures that infrastructure costs associated with the Foxconn development are funded through the company's $10 billion investment , via Mount Pleasant TID 5, and will not impact other municipalities or Utility ratepayers. The agreement also provides additional fundin

Racine County-Based Organizations Receive More Than $700K in Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant Funding

Funding will help prepare residents and businesses for region's extraordinary job growth Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray Allen and Racine Mayor Cory Mason were recently joined by other local and state officials to announce the award of more than $700,000 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grant funding to Racine County-based entities to assist with worker training initiatives in Racine County. The funding includes $40

Gateway Breaks Ground on SC Johnson iMET Center Expansion

Gateway Breaks Ground on SC Johnson iMET Center Expansion

Gateway Technical College, alongside Governor Scott Walker, Foxconn Technology Group Director of U.S. Strategic Initiatives Alan Yeung and other local and state partners, recently broke ground on a $6.5 million expansion for its SC Johnson Integrated Manufacturing and Engineering Technology (iMET) Center. "Investment in our SC Johnson iMET Center will strengthen the workforce by providing new opportunities for training in advanced manufacturing and engineering," said Gateway

Request for Information Issued for Foxconn Logistics Needs

JUSDA USA, a member of Foxconn Technology Group, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) on the Wisconsin Supply Chain Marketplace in the categories of transportation, logistics, and warehousing. The RFI is for asset-based dry van, flatbed, reefer, and specialized carriers to move inbound/outbound product. JUSDA USA is seeking to identify companies that handle special project cargo and machinery moving/rigging. "As Foxconn identifies the supply chain needs for its $10 bill

RCEDC, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce Host Cross-Cultural Training

Last week, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) and the U.S. - China Chamber of Commerce held a cross-cultural training session to help Racine County businesses develop a deeper awareness and understanding of social and cultural elements of doing business with companies and individuals from the Greater China Region. The session, led by Chinese native and U.S. - China Chamber of Commerce President Siva Yam, included an overview of the history and economics of

Invitations To Bid On Work Associated With The Foxconn Project

Invitations To Bid On Work Associated With The Foxconn Project

There are several upcoming opportunities for companies to bid on work associated with the Foxconn development in the Village of Mount Pleasant. Invitations to bid include: Foxconn’s Industrial Construction Work Phase 1, Area 1 of Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park, Mount Pleasant, WI. Reference: Bid Release 3b – Site Roadways and Associated Storm Drainage Job No. V08108. More information here. Foxconn’s Industrial Construction Work Phase 1, Area 1 of Wisconn Valley Sc

Foxconn and WEDC Partner to Showcase Wisconsin Companies at the First China International Expo

Foxconn and WEDC Partner to Showcase Wisconsin Companies at the First China International Expo

Foxconn Technology Group and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) have partnered to support the participation of ten innovative Wisconsin companies in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE), a major global business development initiative that took place from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai. The partnership is in line with Foxconn’s commitment to the state of Wisconsin and the WEDC’s commitment to supporting the growth of Wisconsin businesses. The Wisco

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