Gov. Walker: Foxconn, Kwik Trip, Haribo top list of Wisconsin’s 2017 Economic Development Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 26,2017 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Foxconn, Kwik Trip, Haribo Top List of Wisconsin’s 2017 Economic Development Projects WEDC-supported projects expected to create, retain nearly 30,000 jobs across Wisconsin MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) had a record year for economic development in 2017 with 59 companies from Wisconsin and around the world agreeing to locate to or expand in Wisconsin. These projects are expected to create or retain nearly 30,000 jobs and result in more than $11.6 billion in capital investment across the state.“When it comes to economic