Keeping smaller contractors in the picture when it comes to winning work tied to the construction of Foxconn’s advanced manufacturing campus is the goal of two upcoming information sessions The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and its partners will host Wisconn Valley Small Business Capacity Building Sessions to help smaller contractors overcome barriers and compete […]
Tag: Foxconn
Posted inConstruction
Douglas Ave., Washington Ave. projects proceed; Foxconn roadwork speeds up
The summer of punishing road projects in and around Racine feels like it has been going on since LAST summer, but that’s not really the case. And, in fact, progress is visibly real in some cases. One of the more challenging projects, in terms of following the signs for lane realignment, has been Washington Avenue […]
Posted inDevelopment, News
Ascension to build hospital; providers will battle head-to-head near Foxconn
Ascension Wisconsin has announced plans to build a $42 million medical center in Mount Pleasant to care for the medical needs of a rapidly expanding community in the shadow of the Foxconn Technology Group campus, also down the road in Mount Pleasant. Projected to be larger than 80,000 square feet, the medical center will be […]
Posted inDevelopment, News
More Foxconn campus demolition work awarded
On Tuesday, the Mount Pleasant Village Board awarded Fond du Lac County-based Guelig Waste Removal And Demolition a $366,665 contract for demolition work tied to the Foxconn Technology Group campus. Guelig has been awarded two previous contracts for demolition associated with the Foxconn project. The bid team includes three other Wisconsin-based companies. Said Claude Lois, […]
Posted inNews, Schools
Foxconn drives two new programs at Gateway Technical College
The arrival of Foxconn Technology Group in Southeast Wisconsin has helped spur the creation of two new programs at Gateway Technology College. Those seeking to function in advanced manufacturing environments and develop Industry 4.0 skills can gain them through two highly anticipated programs. Gateway has begun enrolling students in the two new associate degree programs […]
Posted inElections
2 vie for Wisconsin 21st Senate District race
In the Aug. 14 primary, 21st state Senate District, incumbent Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) is challenged by Bristol resident Lori Hawkins, the lone Democrat seeking the office. The 21st District covers most of Racine County and a large part of Kenosha County. It includes the emerging Foxconn Technology Group development campus. While both are assured […]
Posted inElections
Primary candidates speak: 62nd State Assembly District
There is a contested primary on the Republican side for the District 62 State Assembly Race. Republican Rep. Tom Weatherston announced he would not run for re-election. The district stretches across the northern half of Racine County. Former state Rep. John Lehman, who hopes to return to Madison, is running unopposed as a Democrat. There […]
Posted inGovernment
News roundup for July 31
Good morning Racine County! Here is a news roundup with 5 major headlines from national, state, and local news. Northern California Wildfire Named 9th Most Destructive In State’s History, Huffington Post Trump launches attack on ‘globalist’ Koch brothers after the GOP mega-donors turn on the party, The Insider. Walker Campaign Launches 4 Regional Foxconn Ads, […]
Posted inDevelopment, News
Local contractors land phase 1 Foxconn project work
Six Racine County-based companies were among those named by Foxconn Technology Group as part of the group of contractors to put up the first building at the company’s manufacturing site in Mount Pleasant. Guests photograph a model of the projected completed Foxconn campus at Foxconn’s Opus facility, 13315 Globe Drive, Mount Pleasant, Thursday June 28, 2018 […]
Posted inBreaking
Foxconn bid details offered in Aug. 1 Racine session
The second round of information sessions have been announced to provide companies with details on the bidding process for the next phase of construction on Foxconn’s advanced manufacturing campus in Racine County. The information sessions will include two sessions held in Racine on Aug. 1. The information sessions are open to all businesses, though they are specifically aimed at companies […]
Posted inEye on Employment
Racine County Eye investigates Racine’s employability problem
As Wisconn Valley takes root, businesses in the region will have a massive need for workers. But Racine has one of the highest unemployment rates in the state so it shouldn’t be an issue, right? Wrong. The City of Racine has long grappled with an employability problem, which includes people experiencing a myriad of barriers including […]
Posted inGovernment
Opinion: My take on the Caledonia quarry expansion
Monday night I spoke about the quarry expansion at the Caledonia Village Board meeting as a citizen and not as a journalist. This was important to me because I live a few blocks away from the quarry. During Payne and Dolan’s project presentation at the Caledonia Village Hall on Monday, officials did not mention the […]
Posted inDevelopment, News, Real Estate
Property Transfers: Haban Manufacturing, Aspen Apartments sell
The Racine County real estate market keeps humming along as almost 200 properties sold — including Haban Manufacturing — between July 18 and July 29, according to the Racine County property transfer records. This also included Aspen Apartments, Las Cantaritas restaurant, and the building The Rush is in. Here are the highlights: Caledonia Sturtevant-based Thomas […]
Posted inReal Estate
Property Transfers: Kwik Trip, Manor Hall, and more Foxconn properties sell
Almost $16 million in property transfers happened between June 4 through June 8, and $17 million changed hands between June 11 and June 14, according to the Racine County property transfer records. Here are the highlights: Caledonia Randall and Peggy Larson, of Racine, sold Manor Hall, 4344 Douglas Avenue, to 1897 Holdings LLC for $230,000. […]
Posted inCommunity, Opinion
Opinion: Blighted label sets stage for Foxconn site to be swept clean
Click here to check out all of our coverage about Foxconn and Wisconn Valley. Another section of track was laid this week for the express train that is the $10 billion construction project for Foxconn Technology Group. The Village of Mount Pleasant Board awarded the first of two contracts for demolition work attached to the […]
