HOFFMAN: FOXCONN BENEFITS FELT THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN
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James Hoffman, President of Hoffman Construction Company,
recently shared his perspective
on the Foxconn project's statewide impact, including on his Jackson County-based construction firm.
"
The benefits from the Foxconn Project in Racine County are having
positive impacts across Wisconsin and are yielding measurable results in all parts of the state
, even up here in Jackson County. This includes the team at Black River Falls-based Hoffman Construction Company, where
employment levels have soared and more than 100 jobs have been created
as a result of work we have won related to the project in Southeastern Wisconsin, some 220 miles from our headquarters
," said Hoffman.
"
This is an exciting time to be in the construction business, especially in connection with Foxconn.
All parts of Wisconsin will see positive economic impacts from this economic development project
. We look forward to the future as we utilize our greatest asset, our employees, who will continue to build up Wisconsin."
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VEBBER: FOXCONN REMAINS
COMMITTED TO ENVIRONMENT
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Recently, Lucas Vebber, general counsel and director of environmental and energy policy for Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce,
addressed misconceptions
regarding the environmental regulations Foxconn is subject to.
Vebber clarifies that "
Foxconn was required to obtain the exact same air and water quality permits as every other business in Wisconsin, and as such, has to meet 100% of our state’s stringent air and water quality standards,
" and that "the project was
approved with bipartisan support
."
He also confirmed "the
project absolutely complied with, and worked within, the legal framework of the Great Lakes Water Compact
. In fact, while some states, like Pennsylvania, for example, initially raised concerns — after further review of the application and approval even they agree that this project complies with the requirements of the compact."
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VILLAGE TO HOLD MONTHLY FOXCONN PROJECT BRIEFING JULY 16
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The Village of Mount Pleasant convenes regular monthly Foxconn project briefings designed to offer interested community members the opportunity to hear directly from Village officials and project partners about the latest Foxconn-related updates and activities and ask questions. The next briefing will be held on
Monday, July 16, at 6:00 p.m
. at
Mount Pleasant Village Hall
(8811 Campus Drive).
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MYTHS VS FACTS:
STATE INCENTIVES AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
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There have been some misconceptions about Foxconn Technology Group's development in Racine County, including the incentives it is eligible for from the State of Wisconsin and the environmental regulations it must abide by.
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MORONEY: FOXCONN IS HISTORIC, IT'S HAPPENING, AND IT'S EXCITING
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Director of Strategic Economic Initiatives for the State of Wisconsin, Matt Moroney recently
shared some insights
on the reason Foxconn has come to Wisconsin and the impact it will have.
"Wisconsin won Foxconn in l
arge part due to the state’s strong manufacturing legacy, talented workforce, strong business climate, and world-class educational institutions
that are stepping up to equip our workforce with the skills needed to build careers in the technology of the future – right here in Wisconsin! Additionally, Foxconn will draw talent from across the nation and globe, making Wisconsin a “brain gain” state that
keeps more of our own graduates and attracts other millennials
to opportunities here," said Moroney.
He goes on to say, "Foxconn’s ripple impact to existing Wisconsin companies will also be historic. It is estimated that
Foxconn will spend approximately $1.4 billion in Wisconsin supplier purchases annually
. To put that into perspective, Oshkosh Corp made nearly $300 million in purchases from more than 700 Wisconsin-based companies in 140 communities throughout Wisconsin. Foxconn’s impact will be four times that
."
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STILL: FOXCONN'S TECHNOLOGIES
WILL PLACE WISCONSIN ON LEADING
EDGE OF MANUFACTURING, HEALTH CARE
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Tom Still, President of the Wisconsin Technology Council,
recently discussed
Foxconn's technology capabilities and what they could mean for the state.
"The standard descriptor of Foxconn is that of a company that assembles iPhones and television sets. That’s true, but it’s also a company with
technologies to combat cancer; enhance learning for students; improve manufacturing quality and efficiency; store and retrieve massive amounts of medical data; create sustainable systems; and support legacy business sectors such as retail, aviation and transportation
," said Still.
"A tour of Foxconn’s exhibits was like a trip to an Epcot Center of technology, with something to amaze every visitor. Even if the 2,900-acre campus does not grow into “the eighth wonder of the world,” as Trump predicted,
the company will redefine Wisconsin’s economy precisely because so many of its technologies build upon existing strengths
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WATCH: WISCONN VALLEY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER GROUNDBREAKING
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Foxconn Technology Group
formally broke ground
on the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park in the Village of Mount Pleasant on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Foxconn Founder and CEO Terry Gou was joined by President Donald J. Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan and Governor Scott Walker to mark the start of construction on the project.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS / EVENTS
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On
July 12
, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will hold an I-94 North-South Project Team public meeting to share updates on road work surrounding the Foxonn project area. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant (2320 Renaissance Blvd).
On
July 16
,
Village of Mount Pleasant officials and project partners will hold a monthly Foxconn Project Briefing at 6:00 p.m. at Ebe Auditorium at Mount Pleasant Village Hall (8811 Campus Drive).
Upcoming meetings and events can be found in the
event calendar
on our website, FoxconnRacineCounty.com.
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