STATE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

This week, Governor Scott Walker announced the state launched a new website – wisconnvalley.wi.gov – to provide residents and businesses with the latest information about the Foxconn Technology Group’s historic investment in Wisconsin.

The new website includes: An overview of the Foxconn project, including details of the project and answers to some frequently asked questions; Details on the Wisconsin Supply Chain Marketplace, which enables companies seeking to do business with Foxconn to register to get connected to the company; Opportunity to sign up to be notified of bidding opportunities as the project progresses under the public construction info signup page; and Construction updates on the project itself, as well as nearby roads and highways.

CONSTRUCTION RESOURCE FAIR TO BE HELD IN RACINE

Along with the launch of the website, state and local partners announced the first resource fair for construction workers on March 29 at Festival Hall in Racine . At the resource fair, individuals interested in construction work for Foxconn or the surrounding infrastructure development will get information about the opportunities and qualifications associated with the project. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with additional resources to assist with becoming fully qualified when opportunities become available.

STAY TUNED: DATES FOR INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS TO BE SET SOON

Additionally, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), in partnership with the state’s regional economic development organizations, will host informational sessions for construction contractors around the state that will provide potential subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors with details on how they may be able to support the Foxconn construction project. The upcoming informational sessions for construction contractors will provide the latest details on the timetable for construction on both the Foxconn facility and the public infrastructure related to the project. The information provided at these meetings will be most relevant to businesses that could possibly support construction, including contractors and subcontractors, and companies providing related services and materials. The meetings will be held in Appleton, Eagle River, Eau Claire, Janesville, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Racine, Platteville, Superior and Wausau. Details on the meetings will be announced in the coming weeks and will be posted here, and will also b e shared via this e-newsletter and the Wisconn Valley News e-newsletter .

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