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 Wisconsin’s pharmacy school. “It’s a catalyst of collaboration that has really brought the education community together.” Read more in the Milwaukee Business Journal .

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 employment and training opportunities and the announcement of significant new developments . We congratulate Governor-elect Evers and look forward to working with him and the incoming administration to ensure that we continue to maximize the benefits of this transformational project for our entire community ." The statement is also available here .

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 this effort to significantly grow the Wisconsin economy and bring an advanced, next generation, high-tech ecosystem to the state is successful." "We have already made significant progress and continue to actively move forward on our commitment to create high-value jobs in Wisconsin as part of our major investment in the state.  Foxconn is committed to making a positive impact in the state, and we are also committed to continuing to do that in a manner that respects, nurtures and values the very things that first attracted us to Wisconsin – its quality of life and environment, its talented and hardworking people and its innovative and entrepreneurial tradition.  We look forward to working with Governor-elect Evers and his team.”

RACINE COUNTY, FOXCONN LEADERS SPEAK AT SUMMIT ON REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS

On October 29, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave , RCEDC Executive Director Jenny Trick , Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone spoke as part of a panel at the Alliance for Regional Development 's sixth annual Summit on Regional Competitiveness . The leaders shared insights gained throughout the Foxconn development process, plans for partnerships between higher education institutions and businesses, workforce training initiatives and intergovernmental cooperation. Earlier that morning, Marquette University President Dr. Michael Lovell hosted a conversation with Foxconn's Dr. Louis Woo regarding the Company's future as a corporate neighbor in our Wisconsin community. Lovell and Woo discussed the extensive Foxconn supply chain, the new AI 8K+5G ecosystem Foxconn is establishing, and what this will mean for research, development and innovation. Read more about Lovell and Woo's conversation in BizTimes .

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 Wisconsin firms were featured as part of Foxconn Innovation Pavilion under its “Smart Future” theme. Their specialties include water technology, advanced machinery, healthcare, and smart city applications. The 5,300-square-foot exhibition area hosted these Wisconsin companies and those operating within Foxconn’s international brand portfolio. “We are glad to partner with WEDC as we work to help transform Wisconsin into a global high-tech hub through our presence throughout the state,” said Dr. Louis Woo, Special Assistant to Foxconn CEO Terry Gou. Learn more online .

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 Science and Technology Park, Mount Pleasant, WI. Reference: Bid Release 3c – Electrical Substation Job No. V08108. More information here. To stay updated on bid opportunities as they become available, sign up to receive notifications from Wisconn Valley News.

UPCOMING MEETINGS / EVENTS On November 19 , the next monthly Foxconn Project Briefing will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Village Hall (8811 Campus Drive). A live stream of the meeting will be available on our website, FoxconnRacineCounty.com . Questions can be submitted at the meeting, via Facebook Live or in advance on the website. Upcoming meetings and events can be found in the  event calendar  on our website, FoxconnRacineCounty.com .