SINCE WE LAST MET $10 million to help build a variety of successful manufacturing companies in Wisconsin and the Midwest including Ro-Flo Compressors in Appleton, Aurizon Ultrasonics in Kimberly and Flex Biomedical in Madison, among others.
February 9 An analysis from the state’s Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimated the state treasury would face a budget shortfall of more than $143 million in 2013 as a result of lower-thanexpected tax revenues. Economic improvement could increase retail sales and home sales, for example, which could generate enough additional revenue to wipe out the projected deficit. If state officials are unable to raise additional revenue or cut spending during the next 16 months, another budget repair bill would be needed to balance the budget for the current 2011-13 biennium.
February 13 State Rep. Michelle Litjens (R-Vinland) announced she would not seek a second term for the 56th Assembly District this coming November, indicating she wants to spend more time with her family. Litjens was elected to the seat in 2010.
ed for 31 percent of all state exports, leading all product categories. Other leading industries for Wisconsin exports in 2011 include manufacturers of electrical machinery, transportation equipment and paper products. The top five export markets for Wisconsin in 2011 – in order by total value – were: Canada, Mexico, China, Germany and Australia. Exports to Canada accounted for 32 percent of the state’s total exports during 2011.
February 14 Gov. Walker launched the state’s new “Ready, Set, Build!” initiative to identify certified sites for business development in Wisconsin. The program will identify about 10 properties around the state that will be pre-certified and shovel-ready for development – meaning the properties will have clear titling, all permits and zoning arranged for the site’s intended use, and all necessary infrastructure to the property complete and operational. The 2010 “Be Bold” study identified a lack of certified cites as a competitive weakness for Wisconsin, with the state often missing out on economic development opportunities from employers needing to construct a new industrial facility immediately.
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February 13 A report released from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. indicated exports from the state increased by 11 percent during 2011 to $22.0 billion. Sales abroad from Wisconsin’s industrial machinery manufacturers account-
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