Hoping to build a political legacy, President Donald J. Trump mused in 2018 that the expansive Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park in Mount Pleasant would be the “Eighth Wonder […]
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Mount Pleasant residents oppose village board attempt to extend terms
by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerMarch 17, 2022 A group of Mount Pleasant residents has filed a petition containing nearly 1,300 signatures in an attempt to force a referendum on a […]
Local Officials React To New Foxconn Deal
RACINE COUNTY – Local elected officials sounded happy and relieved that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) and Foxconn Technology Group reached a new agreement on subsidizing a manufacturing complex […]
State, Foxconn Reach New Financial Agreement
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Foxconn Technology Group announced Monday that a new agreement had been reached between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and Foxconn regarding the company’s […]
Foxconn Says It Has Reached Construction Milestone
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — Company officials at Foxconn say the roof and building enclosure are “substantially complete” for weather protection for the nearly one-million-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility at the Wisconsin […]
Foxconn Eminent Domain Opponent To Run For County Board
RACINE COUNTY, WI — A vocal opponent of Mount Pleasant eminent domain proceedings as they pertain to the Foxconn electronics plant lands has entered the race to become the next […]
Foxconn To Pay Mount Pleasant $8.3 Million
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — Though it is unclear what the Foxconn electronics plant currently under construction in Mount Pleasant will look like when it’s reached critical mass, local officials say […]
Foxconn Awards $31 Million In Construction Contracts
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — Foxconn has awarded $31 million in new construction contracts for the company’s Mount Pleasant electronics manufacturing plant. Company officials say this week’s contract announcement brings the […]
Foxconn Picks Milwaukee Contractor For 2 Major Projects: Report
RACINE COUNTY, WI — Foxconn officials are moving ahead with two major construction projects in the Wisconsin Valley Science and Technology park, company officials said Wednesday. According to Foxconn, Mortenson […]
Foxconn Violated Labor Law In iPhone Production: Report
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — As the Foxconn electronics plant rises from the ground in Mount Pleasant, a leading labor rights group in China says the company has run afoul of […]
The Buzz on Foxconn, First Fridays, and Angel Has Fallen
Keep up to date with your favorite businesses, learn about events and special deals at The Buzz, Racine County Eye’s returning weekly column. Notable News Foxconn unveiled that it will […]
Foxconn To Make Autonomous Coffee Houses In Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — Foxconn will be building more than just LCD screens at the Mount Pleasant electronics manufacturing plant that’s currently under construction. Under a new agreement with Austin, […]
My Place Hotels of America is ready for Foxconn
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI – With Foxconn right around the corner, My Place Hotels of America, 13320 Globe Dr, is helping Racine County prepare for the huge influx of people. With […]
National Group Selects Gateway to Hold Event, Talk Advanced Manufacturing
Gateway Technical College’s leadership in the area of advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 curriculum and training has helped it to co-host the national Manufacturing Skill Standards Council and Leadership Summit, […]
Restoring the River of Pike
Did you know there is another major river in Racine other than the Root River? It’s called the Pike River and sections of it have been on the EPA’s Impaired […]