MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker announced on Wednesday, Feb. 14 that the state launched a new website – wisconnvalley.wi.gov. It is expected to provide residents and businesses with the latest information about the Foxconn Technology Group’s investment in Wisconsin.
Foxconn plans to build a 1,200-acre manufacturing campus in Mount Pleasant that could create up to 13,000 jobs. The governor's office says the new activity will have an estimated annual economic impact of $7 billion. The company estimates it will spend about $1.4 billion annually on goods and services from Wisconsin companies.
The new website includes:
Foxconn site identified in Mount Pleasant
Gov. Walker issued the following statement in a news release:
State and local partners also announced on Wednesday the first resource fair for construction workers on March 29 at Festival Hall in Racine. Individuals interested in construction work for Foxconn or the surrounding infrastructure development will get information to understand the opportunities and qualifications associated with the project in addition to connecting with additional resources to assist with becoming fully qualified when opportunities become available.
Anyone seeking to get regular updates on the Foxconn project is also invited to sign up for the Wisconn Valley News e-newsletter.