Wisconsin Wins $10 Billion Foxconn Investment

In 2017 Wisconsin's workforce and business climate went toe to toe with other states to compete for 13,000 new jobs and $10 billion of capital investment from Foxconn's new state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing campus.  Wisconsin won! 

It's estimated that this project will add $51 billion to Wisconsin's gross domestic product over 15 years, an economic impact of $18 returned for every $1 invested by the state.

Construction Updates

Project Construction

Project construction for the Science and Technology Research Park was kicked off with information sessions held in 13 locations across the state by WEDC and M+W|Gilbane. Download the presentation materials.

Upcoming Events

Local monthly updates for the Foxconn project will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Village Hall.  Brief updates will be provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, M+W | Gilbane, and the Village of Mount Pleasant to keep the public informed.  

Wisconn Valley News

​Local elected officials, suppliers, contractors and members of the public are encouraged to turn to the Wisconn Valley News for the latest project status, road updates, next steps, and interesting facts.  

What's New?

The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) has released its floodplain evaluation of the Des Plaines River Watershed portion of the Foxconn development. The report found that the proposed stormwater controls for the area, based on existing stormwater ordinances, will effectively protect the watershed from downstream flooding. 

Review the report

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Why Wisconsin?

While other states aggressively competed for the Foxconn project, and some offered larger incentives, Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou said the company chose Wisconsin in large part because of the commitment from Governor Walker and other state officials. Gou added that Wisconsin’s strong manufacturing legacy also was a key factor in the company’s decision.

“Wisconsin has a rich manufacturing history in industrial automation, healthcare and more, and a strong talent pool of engineers, technicians and craftsmen who are the backbone of America,” he said. “We are looking forward to building on that history and tapping into that pool.”