Local delegation travels to Japan to learn about Foxconn


Local delegation travels to Japan to learn about Foxconn


RACINE COUNTY — While many local officials were celebrating Gov. Scott Walker signing the $2.85 billion legislation package to bring the Foxconn Technology Group to Wisconsin, several local officials were in Japan preparing for the next step.

The trip, which took place Sept. 18-22, was attended by a delegation of local officials from the private and public sector.

Those who attended were Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave; Racine County Board Chairman Russell Clark; Racine County Corporation Counsel Michael Lazendorf; Racine County Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Jenny Trick; Gateway Technical College President/CEO Bryan Albrecht; Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce President/CEO Matt Montemurro; Mount Pleasant Village President Dave DeGroot; Village of Mount Pleasant Project Director Claude Lois; and Tom Ludwig, state operations director for the Foth Company...

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Ken Notes: Good to see the Local ED professionals involved... Would have loved to see local environmental advocates along as well, but I an sure this is an issue that local officials will watch closely.

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