A recent forecast by the state Department of Revenue is no exception to the rule. Analysts for the tax-collection agency are predicting lower personal income and employment growth in Wisconsin for 2025-27 versus the U.S. as a whole. On the other hand, state income and job growth predictions for the same period largely line up with the Great Lakes region.
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This Weeks Articles for 1/16/2025 ...
- Leader of Wisconsin Women`s Business Initiative Corp. steps down after 30+ years...
- $1 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Technical Education Equipment Training Grants Available to Wisconsin School Districts...
- Tom Still: Getting more business ‘starts’ for Wisconsin requires action on several fronts ...
- County to receive $7 million in federal affordable housing funds ...
- New apartments, townhomes, houses are being built in Appleton. Here`s when developers say they`ll be ready....
- Industrial Real Estate on the Rise! What You Need to Know About Southeast Wisconsin’s Market...
- Large data center may be coming to Port Washington...
- McShane Construction Company to build two-building apartment development in West Allis...
- Gov. Evers, WisDOT Approve Over $10 Million in Grants to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Ports, Bolster State’s Waterborne Commerce...
- Wisconsin Governor Evers Approves Key UW System Projects, Investing in Education and Workforce Development...
- Prominent environmental groups join fight against Osceola Bluffs development...
- 6 clean energy projects in Northeast Wisconsin among recipients of USDA grants...
- $14M in federal USDA energy efficient infrastructure grants head to Wisconsin ...
- Enigma Biomedical USA and the University of Wisconsin–Madison announce Formation of a Partnership to Advance Development of Next-Generation Imaging...
Foxconn acquires 20 acres near its Mount Pleasant complex. No plans have surfaced yet for the lots
A Foxconn Technology Group affiliate has acquired 20 acres of undeveloped land near its Mount Pleasant complex.The parcels, at 4529 U.S. Highway 41, 13027 Braun Road and 10640 W. Prairie View Drive, were recently transferred from the Village of Mount Pleasant to Fewi Development Corp., according to a deed posted online by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
The transaction is valued at just under $4.9 million.
The lots were acquired by the village as it was assembling the site for
Foxconn. Their transfer to the company`s ownership was made under the
development agreement between the village and Foxconn, said Sean Ryan,
village communications director...
Ken Notes: Imagine a real Foxconn facility on Wisconsin soil....
Leader of Wisconsin Women`s Business Initiative Corp. steps down after 30+ years
Wendy Baumann is stepping down as president and chief visionary officer of the Wisconsin Women`s Business Initiative Corp. after 31 years of leading the Milwaukee economic development organization.
Baumann will step down Feb. 14, 2025, WWBIC said in a press release. WWBIC said it will conduct a national search for her successor.
The organization focuses on serving women, people of color and low-income individuals, offering direct lending and access to capital, business education and technical business assistance...
...Full Story HereKen Notes: Her leadership will be missed...
$1 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Technical Education Equipment Training Grants Available to Wisconsin School Districts
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development
(DWD) today announced that about $1 million in expanded Wisconsin Fast
Forward funding is available to Wisconsin school districts to help train
students for future careers in advanced manufacturing and construction,
filling critical workforce needs.
Grant amounts will range from $5,000 to $100,000 and will be available for school districts that demonstrate need for funding to prepare students to strengthen Wisconsin’s future skilled workforce. These funds will support projects in advanced manufacturing or construction fields, including machining and controls, biotechnology, robotics, healthcare and medicine, and warehousing...
Applications must be emailed by 3 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.
Find additional information or download an application on the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program website.
...Full Story HereKen Notes: As business leaders it may be worth a few minutes to call your school district and see if they are up to speed on these grants.
Tom Still: Getting more business ‘starts’ for Wisconsin requires action on several fronts
Those who regularly follow
economic dynamics in Wisconsin (present geek included) are accustomed to
seeing steady under-performance when it comes to comparing the state
and the region to other parts of the country.Two other statistics suggest a different Wisconsin gap not as evident in seven other Midwest states. Those economic performance shortfalls are business starts and venture capital investments.
New business starts of all types — from barber shops to biotechnology firms — have generally declined statewide since 2001, according to statistics from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp...
Apartment high-rise planned for downtown Milwaukee secures financing. Work begins this spring
An apartment high-rise planned for downtown Milwaukee has secured its construction loan while preparing for a 2025 project start.
The Edison, a 32-story, 378-unit tower, is to be built overlooking the Milwaukee River at 1005 N. Edison St.
Its developer, Madison-based Neutral, has secured $133.3 million in construction financing, according to a Monday announcement.
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The State of Wisconsin is seeking a developer to: a) purchase a 2.6-acre State-owned parcel of land at 2701 West Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee; b) design and construct an office building to include approximately 72,000 rentable square feet of office space for lease to multiple State agencies; c) address the parking needs on the site for all State agencies; and d) provide ideas/options for mixed-use development on the site with the aim of neighborhood revitalization. To submit a proposal, please follow the instructions provided in the link below.
...Full Story HereCounty to receive $7 million in federal affordable housing funds
On Tuesday, Jan., 14, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped deliver a $7 million investment to expand affordable housing in Dane County. The federal investment, which Senator Baldwin supported in annual funding legislation for 2024, will help build nearly 50 affordable homes, help address zoning and building codes, engage with new developers, and support infrastructure and affordable multi-family rental development.
“In almost every community in Wisconsin I visit, I hear from hard-working families who are struggling to find housing in their budget, and I’m committed to being part of the solution to boost the housing stock and bring down costs across the Badger State,” Baldwin said in a news release. “This investment for Dane County will help build nearly 50 homes for Wisconsin families, remove barriers and lay the groundwork for future affordable housing development so more families can live in the communities they love.”...
...Full Story HereNew apartments, townhomes, houses are being built in Appleton. Here`s when developers say they`ll be ready.
APPLETON — Over the next year, four major housing developments are expected to be completed in Appleton, and residents could move into one of them by the holidays.The projects include apartments for renters and students and townhomes for low-income residents, as well as single-family homes.
Rising interest rates, supply chain issues and inflation challenged just about any development lately, whether it`s residential, commercial or municipal, according to Kara Homan, Appleton`s director of community and economic development...
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Industrial Real Estate on the Rise! What You Need to Know About Southeast Wisconsin’s Market
Southeast Wisconsin’s industrial real estate scene experienced a minor slowdown in the final quarter of 2024. Despite this, the market concluded the year with impressive absorption numbers, indicating a strong demand for industrial spaces.
According to recent insights from the Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin (CARW), the region demonstrated resilience throughout the year. The industrial vacancy rate stood firm, reflecting a balanced market where new demand is still outpacing supply. While there may have been fluctuations, the overall health of the sector remains promising.
Key Factors Influencing the Market
Several elements contributed to the area’s industrial real estate stability. Ongoing investments in infrastructure and favorable economic conditions have encouraged businesses to expand. Additionally, increasing e-commerce activity continues to fuel the need for distribution and logistics centers in the region...
...Full Story HereKen Notes: Good read, we follow this much more closely in CirexNews.com.
Large data center may be coming to Port Washington
Proposal would come with annexation of town land by city
Southeast Wisconsin might soon be home to another data center — this time in Port Washington.
Cloverleaf Infrastructure, a Houston- and Seattle-based developer, is working with the City of Port Washington to put a data center on over 1,000 acres of farmland north of the city. That land was previously in the sights of a microchip maker, but that project did not move forward.
Cloverleaf Chief Development Officer Aaron Bilyeu came to Port Washington Tuesday night to speak to the city’s Common Council...
Cloverleaf Infrastructure, a Houston- and Seattle-based developer, is working with the City of Port Washington to put a data center on over 1,000 acres of farmland north of the city. That land was previously in the sights of a microchip maker, but that project did not move forward.
Cloverleaf Chief Development Officer Aaron Bilyeu came to Port Washington Tuesday night to speak to the city’s Common Council...
Ken Notes: Follow the power...
Want to win the Governor’s Business Plan Contest?
Learn ins and outs at Jan. 22 Tech Council webinar
MADISON, Wis. – A recent finalist, a veteran contest judge and contest organizers will provide tips on how to win the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest during a 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 webinar hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council.
The annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2025 competition until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, so the webinar is a timely chance to learn more.
Over time, more than 4,800 entries have been received in the contest, which links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice and mentoring, management talent, and possible sources of capital.
This event is free to attend. Click here to register. The Tech Council’s Julie Johnson will be sending webinar credentials prior to the event. Panelists thus far are:
- Jonathan Fritz, Tech Council board member and veteran BPC judge
- Carol Hirschmugl, founder and chief executive officer of COnovate
- Tom Still, president, Wisconsin Technology Council
“Our panel will provide tips and advice on how to make your initial 250-word entry the best it can be,” Still said. “Also, you’ll hear more about resources you can tap along the way.”
The Wisconsin Technology Council is the independent, non-profit science and technology adviser to the governor and Legislature, with events, publications and outreach that contribute to Wisconsin’s tech-based economy. To join, go to www....Full Story Here
McShane Construction Company to build two-building apartment development in West Allis
McShane Construction Company was selected by Land by Label to build The Apiary, a two-building, 248-unit apartment development in West Allis, Wisconsin.Positioned on a 4.6-acre site at 1070 S. 40th Street, The Apiary will feature two podium-style buildings with four stories of wood framing atop a two-story parking garage with one subgrade level. A two-story amenity space connects the two buildings. The buildings’ exteriors will integrate a mix of brick, exposed concrete, and wood-tone Hardie board.
Within the two-story amenity space, residents will have access to a clubroom, concierge, sports bar, fitness center, and golf simulator. Outside, a courtyard will house a swimming pool and grill area....
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Gov. Evers, WisDOT Approve Over $10 Million in Grants to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Ports, Bolster State’s Waterborne Commerce
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
(WisDOT), today announced Harbor Assistance Program grants totaling
more than $10 million for five harbor maintenance and construction
projects in La Crosse, La Pointe, Marinette, Green Bay, and Manitowoc.
Improvements will help strengthen supply chain reliability, support
waterborne freight, and assist with economic development in Wisconsin’s
coastal communities.
“As billions of dollars of cargo move through our ports each year,
maintaining and improving these critical parts of our state’s
infrastructure is exceedingly important to ensuring Wisconsin’s
businesses and producers can get products to market and we can keep
building the 21st-century infrastructure we need to compete in a global
economy,” said Gov. Evers...
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Development in Southeast Wisconsin Will Once Again be Hampered by Clean Air Rules
New U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air quality standards and pollution migrating from upwind states will impact growth and development in southeastern Wisconsin, beginning on January 16, 2025......But this time is different: there may not be a path forward to achieve attainment. Businesses and DNR agree that in-state emission reductions through permitting actions and controls on new and existing sources in the state will not be sufficient to meet the newly lowered federal standard. The standard is so low, and southeastern Wisconsin’s ozone is generated largely from air emissions migrating from Illinois, Indiana, and from cars and trucks – which together mean that the area cannot meet the federal standard without addressing those other emissions. And the DNR lacks the authority to regulate those sources...
Wisconsin Governor Evers Approves Key UW System Projects, Investing in Education and Workforce Development
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, who also serves as chair of the State Building Commission, recently delivered news that a series of esteemed projects for the University of Wisconsin (UW) System have gotten the green light. The announcement comes after previous delays caused by partisan disagreement among Commission members. The state`s commitment to education and future workforces was underscored by Evers` assertion that these projects are indispensable for the UW System`s efforts in "recruiting, training, and retaining a talented workforce," according to the Office of the Governor...
Prominent environmental groups join fight against Osceola Bluffs development
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is currently considering whether to hear the case of the proposed Osceola Bluffs development overlooking the St. Croix River, after opponents appeal to the “court of last resort” in early December. A coalition of environmental groups has also filed a brief supporting the opponents, marking another expansion of the case, as it moves from the concerns of neighbors and local river advocates to include those of regional, statewide, and national organizations.
“Throughout the Riverway, being on the River itself, or on its banks, is overwhelmingly being in a natural and undeveloped waterway – in a natural viewshed, relative peace and quiet, and minimal intrusion of the modern world,” the environmental groups wrote. “That experience, if it is to exist for future generations, requires that the comprehensive protections provided by federal, state, and local laws be fully, faithfully and uniformly enforced throughout the entire length of the Riverway.”
...Full Story HereKen Notes: Working in the Mississippi Region has led me to new understanding of the Bluffs Views and Development. In La Crosse there has been an long term effort to get the bluffs into land conservancies so the issue is minimized.
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Department of Workforce Development: Wisconsin saw record-high employment in 2024
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) revealed its annual 2024 report, detailing some of the most eye-catching numbers that defined the workforce throughout the state.The DWD’s annual report showcased record highs for employment and consistently low unemployment rates.
“The state’s investments to reduce barriers to work, expand access to job training and apprenticeship and build the 21st-century workforce are paying off with another record-breaking year,” DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek said via release.
Some of the most notable numbers were the unemployment rate, which sat at about 2.9% for most of the year, according to the report...
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6 clean energy projects in Northeast Wisconsin among recipients of USDA grants
(WTAQ-WLUK) — Over $14 million is being invested in clean energy projects statewide, including several right here in Northeast Wisconsin.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday it is awarding grants to 42 projects in 27 counties. Three projects are receiving about $9.6 million through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, and 39 projects are getting approximately $4.4 million from the Rural Energy for America Program.
Officials say the funds are intended to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels.
...Full Story Here$14M in federal USDA energy efficient infrastructure grants head to Wisconsin
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is sending more than $14 million in grants to Wisconsin to expand access to clean energy systems and increase biofuel availability.
The largest two grant recipients were $5 million to JT Petroleum for infrastructure to expand the sale and use of renewable fuels including adding 79 E15 fuel dispensers, 23 B20 dispensers, 19 ethanol storage tanks, and 15 biodiesel storage tanks at 19 fueling stations located in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin.
RSD Enterprises will receive $3.9 million for similar infrastructure that will go to installing 36 E15 dispensers, 18 B20 dispensers, seven ethanol storage tanks, and seven biodiesel storage tanks at seven fueling stations in Wisconsin and Michigan...
Enigma Biomedical USA and the University of Wisconsin–Madison announce Formation of a Partnership to Advance Development of Next-Generation Imaging
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enigma Biomedical USA, Inc (Enigma) and the University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW–Madison) today announced formation of a partnership focused on development of next-generation Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging and fluid biomarkers. Enigma will support this work at the new Biomarker Development Lab for Age-related Neurodegenerative Disease at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI. Enigma’s Chief Scientific Officer, Hartmuth Kolb, Ph.D., who serves a visiting Professor at UW–Madison, will collaborate closely with......Full Story Here
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