TIF Legislative Study Committee Update
The Legislative Study Committee tasked with reviewing TIF law met for the second time on August 14th, hearing presentations from city officials and other invited speakers.read more
View ArticlePresident Obama Visits Milwaukee's Laborfest
President Barack Obama visited Milwaukee on Labor Day to speak at Laborfest. While there, Obama discussed the economy and job creation, and lobbied for raising the minimum wage.read more
View ArticleWCJC and WMC File Amicus Curiae Brief with Wisconsin Supreme Court in...
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council (WCJC) and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) filed an amicus curiae brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Runzheimer Int., Ltd....
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WEDA Names First Executive Director
The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) has named its first full-time executive director: Brian Doudna, of the Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC).WEDA President...
View ArticleGov. Walker Releases Jobs Plan
Governor Scott Walker has released a 64-page campaign jobs plan, “Continuing Wisconsin’s Comeback.” Walker’s plan focuses on:read more
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TIF and Structured Settlement Payments Study Committees to Meet Next Week
Two Legislative Council Study Committees will be meeting next week on Thursday, October 9, at the Wisconsin State Capitol, and Hamilton Consulting will be there to follow the proceedings.read more
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State of Wisconsin Business Event
This week, the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce held their annual State of Wisconsin Business Event at the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wis.read more
View ArticleTIF Study Committee October Update
In early October, the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Review of Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) met to discuss further options for possible legislation, and look at drafted legislation that...
View ArticleUI Trust Fund Has Positive Balance
Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund will start 2015 with a positive balance, which means there will be a reduction in federal unemployment taxes (FUTA) for employers. FUTA taxes are...
View ArticleStudy Committee on the Review of TIF Ends Ahead of Schedule
The final meeting of the Study Committee on the Review of TIF, held on November 13, focused on final edits to drafted bill proposals, and how to package the bills when they are introduced in the...
View ArticleThe Future Wisconsin Economic Summit
The Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) will be holding their first ever Future Wisconsin Economic Summit. The summit will focus on Wisconsin in the future, businesses that will survive during...
View ArticleWEDC Launches $1.6 Million Ad Campaign
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has launched a marketing campaign that will air in the Chicago and Minneapolis area to advertise Wisconsin as a great place for business.read more
View ArticleMinnesota's New GOP Leadership Renews Hope for Tax Reciprocity
Wisconsin's tax reciprocity deal with Minnesota ended in 2009 after a 40-year agreement left Minnesota losing money on the deal. Currently, businesses that operate in both states must file tax returns...
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20th Annual Governor's Conference on Economic Developement
Shifting Sads: Preparing for the FutureFebruary 11-13, 2015Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, Madison, WI Keynote Speakersread more
View ArticleDWD Fast Forward Grants $4 Million
In Round 3 of Wisconsin’s Fast Forward initiative, just under $4 million in worker training grants was distributed to 57 employers to develop in-demand skills for 3,600 employees. Secretary Newson...
View ArticleWEDC Hires International Business Development Professional
Katy Sinnott has been named vice president of international business development at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Prior to her appointment, Katy was the CEO of ERIC Paris...
View ArticleTIF Bill Package to be Introduced
The Joint Legislative Council recommended that the eight Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) bills submitted by the Legislative Council Study Committee on TIF be introduced to the full legislature with a...
View ArticleWEDA Legislative Day 2015
The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) held its annual legislative day this week, with nearly 70 WEDA members participating.WEDA members met with approximately 90 legislators and staff...
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