WEDC to discuss supply chain options with FoxConn

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) provided an overview of supply chain (contract vendor) opportunities associated with Foxconn Technology Group at the Cashman Conference Center, WITC-New Richmond campus, 1019 S. Knowles Ave.

Tricia Braun, WEDC's chief operating officer, provided details on Foxconn, its economic impact, and how local businesses may become involved in the supply chain. Braun brings nearly 20 years of economic development leadership experience at WEDC. Prior to her current position, she served as WEDC's vice president of economic development and regional development and attraction director. She is a graduate of UW-River Falls and former executive director of the River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.

In late July, Foxconn announced the selection of southeast Wisconsin as its first U.S. production operation. It represents a potential investment of $10 billion in Wisconsin over the next six years, resulting in a manufacturing campus comprised of multiple buildings totaling 20 million square feet. Liquid crystal display (LCD) panels will be produced for a variety of industrial sectors, including automotive, health care and entertainment. The campus is expected to create 13,000 new jobs and represents the largest new greenfield investment made by a foreign-based company in U.S. history.

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