Posts by Molly Niklasch
The Alliance is tackling the workforce development problem
Robyn Ludtke, talent and education manager for the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Waukesha County Center for Growth, recently participated in the first of three classes facilitated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Pipeline Management Academy in Washington D.C. The Academy cohort included participants from chambers of commerce and economic development organizations from around the country.
Read MoreFoxconn in Wisconsin—What does that mean for Waukesha County?
The waiting was worth it—Foxconn has announced it will have a fully-functional manufacturing plant in Wisconsin as soon as 2020. So what does that mean for Waukesha County and the rest of the region?
Read MoreMetal-Era expanding plant in Waukesha
Metal-Era, North America’s leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, celebrated the groundbreaking of its headquarters expansion in the city of Waukesha.
Read MoreSmall Business Success Story: McDonough Septic
Entrepreneur Patrick McDonough from Mukwonago had tried his hand at developing a business plan and approaching a bank to raise capital for his proposed septic pumping business. When he encountered problems dealing with the bank, and his accountant of 7 years was unable to help him develop the necessary financial projections for an SBA loan, he decided to seek the help of the Waukesha County Center for Growth and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Waukesha.
Read MoreDon’t misunderstand us—Wisconsin wants Foxconn
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently published a discouraging article titled “If Foxconn builds a manufacturing plant in Wisconsin, it won’t be what many expect.” From the standpoint of someone working in that manufacturing plant, we would do well to remember that that’s not a bad thing.
Read MoreAlliance, Center for Growth staff accepted to U.S. Chamber Talent Pipeline Management Academy
Robyn Ludtke, a staff member for both the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Waukesha County Center for Growth has been accepted to participate in a cohort of 20 members as part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Pipeline Management Academy.
Read MoreNew Study Reveals Long-Term Economic Growth Opportunities in Waukesha County
The results of the recently completed Waukesha County Industrial/Business Park Land Absorption Study (IBPLAS) will allow local leaders to anticipate the development rate of parcels of land available for business parks while ensuring that land is accessible to new and growing businesses.
Read MoreWaukesha County Center for Growth Celebrates One Year Anniversary
During National Economic Development Week, the Waukesha County Center for Growth celebrated its one year anniversary with a ribbon cutting and open house.
Read MoreCHOICES Coaching & Consulting LLC
“My knowledge of the Waukesha County Center for Growth is a mere two weeks old. When I first heard of this offering… I was curious.”
Read MoreFirst Choice Ingredients expands in Menomonee Falls
First Choice Ingredients (FCI), headquartered in Germantown, acquired an 83,000 square foot facility in Menomonee Falls to help with their expansion efforts. FCI currently employs 110 people and have committed to hiring a minimum of 20 new employees at the new facility in the next three years.
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