Foxconn plans to open facilities in Eau Claire, creating at least 150 jobs
EAU CLAIRE — Foxconn Technology Group plans to open facilities in west-central Wisconsin.The Taiwanese electronics giant announced Monday it has entered into an agreement to buy The Grand, a downtown Eau Claire building, and has purchased office space at Haymarket Landing, another downtown Eau Claire building.The company says it will use The Grand as a laboratory and the Haymarket Landing space as an innovation center, creating at least 150 jobs.
Foxconn, Aurora to collect, analyze health data from workers at $10B manufacturing complex in Mount Pleasant
RACINE COUNTY — Foxconn Technology Group plans to collaborate with a regional health care system to lower the cost of health care for future employees at its $10 billion manufacturing complex planned in southeast Wisconsin.Foxconn and Advocate Aurora Health officials signed a memorandum of understanding for the partnership on Thursday, Wisconsin Public Radio reported.The Taiwanese tech company and Advocate Aurora have agreed to work together on systems to collect and analyze health data from Foxconn workers.
Advocate Aurora Health, Foxconn Health Technology Business Group announce collaboration
RACINE COUNTY -- Advocate Aurora Health and Foxconn Health Technology Business Group announced a multi-faceted collaboration on Thursday, July 12 focused on technology innovations and integration that officials say will drive health care of the future and improve outcomes while lowering costs for individuals and employers.The organizations cited three key focus areas:
MCTS officials look into developing bus route from Milwaukee to Foxconn
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System are looking into developing a bus route from Milwaukee to the Foxconn facility in Racine County.Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb submitted a proposal Wednesday, July 11 to direct several county agencies to begin discussions with Racine County, the state and Foxconn.A past analysis of the potential route found more than 1,300 workers could use it on a daily basis.Construction of the Foxconn facility began in June, and it is scheduled to open in 2020.
Amazon or Foxconn supplier in Oak Creek? Mayor says 'we want to make sure we have available land'
OAK CREEK -- The Oak Creek Plan Commission on Tuesday, July 10 took the first step toward transforming a large area of farmland near Ryan Road and S. 13th Street -- and the developer said a number of businesses have expressed interest.
Foxconn to host open houses Friday, Saturday to showcase technologies developed at new plant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn Technology Group officials on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 will host open houses at the "Opus Facility" on Globe Drive, off of the S.
'We are excited:' Foxconn to expand Wisconn Valley Innovation Center Network to Green Bay
GREEN BAY -- Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) announced Friday, June 29 that it is expanding its new Wisconn Valley Innovation Network to Green Bay, Wisconsin as part of its initiative to foster and attract talent and connect with supply chain partners throughout the Badger state.According to a press release from Foxconn, more than 200 Foxconn employees are expected to work at the center, where they will focus on developing applications for AI 8K+5G display technology that Foxconn is creating.“Foxconn’s decision to expand its Wisconn Valley Innovation Network to northeastern Wisconsin is yet another example of the ‘Foxconn Bonus’ that goes above and beyond the company’s historic investment in Racine County.
Foxconn sets Friday, Saturday open houses to showcase technologies developed at new plant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn Technology Group officials on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 will host open houses at the "Opus Facility" on Globe Drive, off of the S.
'America is open for business:' Pres. Trump praises groundbreaking for $10 billion Foxconn facility
MOUNT PLEASANT -- President Donald Trump and Wisconsin Gov.
'Losing their land:' Protesters march in Mount Pleasant during Pres. Trump's speech at Foxconn
MOUNT PLEASANT -- There were protests in Milwaukee and Mount Pleasant Thursday, June 28 with President Donald Trump in the Badger State for the groundbreaking at the site of the future $10 billion Foxconn plant.
Watch: Pres. Trump delivers remarks after groundbreaking at Foxconn site in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- President Donald Trump and Wisconsin Gov.
Watch: President Trump, Air Force One arrive in Milwaukee ahead of Foxconn groundbreaking
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The ceremonial groundbreaking for a massive $10 billion Foxconn factory complex in Wisconsin was supposed to be evidence that the manufacturing revival fueled by President Donald Trump's "America First" policy is well underway.But an announcement this week by Harley-Davidson that it is moving some production of motorcycles overseas to avoid tariffs is fueling unease in Wisconsin — a state President Trump barely won and where fellow Republican Gov.
Protesters block traffic in Milwaukee during Pres. Trump's visit: 'To fight for the people'
MILWAUKEE— Protesters planned a vigorous welcome for President Donald Trump as he visited Wisconsin Thursday, June 28.
'Racine Works' job training program launched with Foxconn in mind
RACINE — A city in southeastern Wisconsin has launched a new job training program aimed at helping residents land employment in a region where opportunities are expected to increase as Foxconn Technology Group begins construction of it $10 billion manufacturing complex.The Racine Works program was announced Monday, The Journal Times reported .
Foxconn wants to hire 3K veterans; men or women with military backgrounds
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn promises to hire thousands of veterans once its Racine County manufacturing site is up and running.