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Full Integration

By: Reginald Reed, CEO, Mindful Staffing This article originally appeared in the Waukesha County Business Alliance's October 2018 Accelerate Waukesha County magazine. Everyone seems to be struggling to find good...
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Milwaukee Tool breaking ground on expansion with $8 million in state support

Milwaukee Tool has purchased a 3.5-acre site near its current facility and plans to build a $32-million R&D facility. The project is expected to create 350 new jobs. The Center...
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Second round information sessions announced for Foxconn construction work

From Milwaukee7: The second round of information sessions for Foxconn construction work will take place at the end of July and early August. These information sessions are a way to connect...
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Welcome new board members

We're excited to announce two new additions to our board of directors: Mike Shiels, dean of the School of Applied Technologies at Waukesha County Technical College; and Ty Staviski, senior...
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Congratulations to our winners!

Last night, the Center for Growth partnered with Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow and the Waukesha County Business Alliance to honor individuals, businesses and nonprofits who are making Waukesha County...
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Walkability and sense of place in the surburbs

By: Bob Monnat, partner & COO of Mandel Group, Inc. Despite perceptions, there continues to be a tremendous amount of growth in the suburban housing markets. While the downtown areas...
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Thinking differently about workforce

by: Laura Catherman, president of the Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington (WOW) Workforce Development Board Has anyone noticed the amount of “Help Wanted” signs posted lately? It seems that a new sign goes up almost daily and...
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Center for Growth celebrates second anniversary

The Waukesha County Center for Growth celebrated its second anniversary last week. The Center for Growth is Waukesha County's economic development organization, working to generate capital investment, create jobs and...
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Waukesha County Approves Participation in PACE Program

Earlier this year, the Waukesha County Board of Supervisors voted to approve participation in the PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) program. PACE enables property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term loans...
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Connect with Foxconn

Looking to connect with Foxconn? Connect with Tim Casey at the Waukesha County Center for Growth to get plugged in. Tim Casey Director, Economic Development – Waukesha County Center for...
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