Lt. Governor Kleefisch congratulated the Workforce Development Center at West Bend for their 10 years of service to Washington County area in providing employment training and while maintaining key partnerships throughout the community.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Did you know that fishing generates $2.2 billion dollars a year in Wisconsin and that you can try it for free on June 1 and 2? Here's a shot of DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp and me shooting the ad to tell everyone about this great offer. You can even hike, bike, or ride your ATV for free.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
It was an honor to present a proclamation to Lt. Brian Murphy and Officer Sam Lenda on behalf of the Governor at the Oak Creek citizen of the year awards.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Germany ranks among the top countries in the world who import Wisconsin
goods. In Germantown I spoke to employees from the German based company
Hainbuch, highlighting the company's success and decision to expand in
Wisconsin. As a manufacture of workholding technology, Hainbuch America
serves markets throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. The new
16,000 square foot sales and manufacturing facility represents how companies
like Hainbuch see Wisconsin as a place where production and jobs creation can
take place.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Heavy Metal Bus tours are a great way to get middle school students interested in manufacturing careers. I met with students from Wisconsin Rapids at Mid-State Technical College for a lunch talk after touring Domtar Paper.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Lt. Governor Kleefisch partakes in ground breaking ceremony for United Natural Foods Inc.'s new 450,000 square foot distribution facility in Sturtevant, WI.
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Happy to join other local official and staff from Exhibit Systems to celebrate the company's expansion into a new facility.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Lt. Governor Kleefisch joined Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection Secretary Brancel in welcoming a delegation from the Cao Bang Province, Vietnam in the Governor’s Conference Room. Members of the delegation are visiting Wisconsin to build stronger agricultural trade relations. Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Lt. Governor Kleefisch addresses attendees of the Wausau Region Chamber Small Business Awards Breakfast recognizing individuals for their leadership within their businesses and community. Monday, April 22, 2013
Waukesha County Technical College hosted their second manufacturing summit designed to bring together community stakeholders in both business and education to further advance the discussion revolving around dual-accreditation programs and skills gap solutions.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Stopped in Wausau to participate in a business roundtable with small business owners.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Wisconsin is home to the EAA and a growing aerospace manufacturing presence. To market what Wisconsin has to offer in the aerospace supply chain of manufactured materials and intellectual property, the WEDC has launched the Wisconsin Aerospace Consortium. As a member of the Aerospace States Association, I was happy to talk to industry business leaders about this emerging initiative. Thursday, March 28, 2013
Did you know that the tasty snack Jack Link’s jerky that we see every day on our grocery shelves is produced in Wisconsin? It was great touring there facility with Tim Ardnt, Director of Government Affairs and Jesse Sondreal, VP of Corporate Affiars. Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The Department of Tourism hosted the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism (WIGCOT) in Madison. Here I am with Tourism Deputy Secretary David Fantle (left) and Milwaukee native and Hollywood director, David Zucker (right). The Department announced the release of a new summer tourism advertisement directed by David Zucker that will be played in our neighboring states. Sunday, March 17, 2013
Today, I joined Dept. of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson to tour Lakeside Manufacturing and announce the statewide expansion of the Second Chance Partners youth apprenticeship program. This Wisconsin company is one of 80 business partners throughout the state that are stepping up to address the skills gap as participants in the Second Chance Partners model. Friday, March 15, 2013
A students shows me the robot he built and programed. Using teamwork to operate the robot, we successfully picked up small bean bags from the ground.
Thursday, March 07, 2013
The Waukesha STEM Academy held a student Invention Convention for 6th and 7th graders. STEM stands for science, technology, engineerning and mathmatics.
Thursday, March 07, 2013
A student from Edgerton High School shows me his work station at Componex. Componex allows students at Edgerton High School to work before school gaining work experience, academic credit and an hourly pay.
Monday, March 04, 2013
Got the chance to talk about manufacturing with business leaders at the Focus on Manufacturing Breakfast sponsored by the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce.
Friday, March 01, 2013
I stopped by the Wisconsin Rapids Boys & Girls Club to read Dr. Seuss'
"Horton Hears a Who" for Read Across America Week.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Lakeshore Technical College held a dedication ceremony for their Advanced
Manufacturing Mobile Lab designed to take the teaching experiences found at
a technical college to students at local high schools.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The Wisconsin Job Center currently has over 40,000 jobs listings available and major employers are hiring. To promote these opportunities I launched my Real Wisconsin Jobs tour. Here At Signicast I work on the wax mold assembly line for a part that will someday be apart of an engine.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
With some members of the Signicast team in Hartford for my Real Wisconsin Jobs tour.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The Wisconsin Job Center currently has over 40,000 jobs listings available and major employers are hiring. To promote these opportunities I launched my Real Wisconsin Jobs tour. At Gulfstream in Appleton I worked on several jobs including cabinetry assembly.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Senator Leibham and I watch a sophomore at Plymouth High School operate a CNC Machine.
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
With Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson, I presented a local Walgreens with a proclaimation recognizing their commitment to employing people with disabilities.
Monday, February 04, 2013
People with disabilities play important roles in our communities and places of work. I was proud to help recognize a Wisconsin Walgreens for participating in the company's Retail Employees with Disabilities Initiative (REDI).
Monday, February 04, 2013
The Women in Business Luncheon sponsored by the Milwaukee African American
Chamber of Commerce was a great success. Here I am with Dr. Eve Hall,
President of the African American Chamber of Commerce and students from
MPS.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Lt. Governor Kleefisch meets with constituents at a jobs fair hosted by Waukesha County Technical College.
Friday, January 25, 2013
I was happy to meet with some members from the Wisconsin Piggly Wiggly Grocers Assocation Board of Directors in Madison.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Lt. Governor Kleefisch attends a veteran jobs fair with Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson and Moraine Park Technical College President Sheila Ruthland.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Had a good morning reading to students at St. Marcus School in Milwaukee.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
At St. Marcus School in Milwaukee with principal Henry Tyson.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
It was great speaking at the 2nd Annual Women in Manufacturing Summit luncheon.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
I toured MillerCoors Brewery with attendees of the 2nd Annual Women in Manufacturing Summit. It was a pleasure to help showcase a proud Milwaukee staple to manufacturers from around the country.
Monday, October 29, 2012
I had the pleasure of being the keynote speaker at the Chamber of Manitowoc County Business Summit.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Happy to be a host for the Governor's Conference on Minority Business Development Marketplace 2012 Reception.
Monday, October 15, 2012
I was at Princeton Public School recognizing the CEED (Collaborative Education in Engineering & Design) program and its efforts to connect students to technical careers. The intent of the program is to have students create and market a product to be sold. The program is partly funded by a surplus from savings realized from Act 10.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
I was in Wisconsin Rapids at Mid-State Technical College with Local middle school students participating in the Heavy Metal Bus Tour. These students took a field trip to the tech college and local businesses to learn more about careers in manufacturing.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
I was with students from Woodlands School in Milwaukee, recognizing the students' involvement in the STEP program.
Monday, October 08, 2012
I was happy to take part in the ceremony celebrating ACE Precision Corporation's 30th Anniversary.
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch at a Fort McCoy Veteran Listening Session with (from left to right) Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Scocos, Sgt Major William Bissonette, Col. Steven Nott and Department of Professional and Safety Services Secretary Ross.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch with the employee of the year at the Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services Milwaukee Brewers tailgate.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch with the Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services board of directors.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch speaks to members of the Mequon Chamber of Commerce.
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch, Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson and WHEDA Executive Director Wyman Winston tour the 30th Street Corridor in Milwaukee, WI.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch at the Easter Seals Camp Yellow Ribbon for
children with a parent serving in the military.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch with Governor Walker at the State Fair for a Year of the Veteran cvent recognizing business owners who employ veterans.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch pictured with family members of loved ones who donated
their organs so others could experience the gift of life.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch addresses family members of loved ones at the UW
Health Organ Donor Procurment Program reception in Madison, WI.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch congratulates the employees, clients and community partners of Lakeside Foods during their celebration of the company's 125th anniversary.
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch welcomes the arrival of several US Navy Ships to the Port of Milwaukee commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch with finalists from the Governor's Business Plan contest.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch speaking at the Cell Phones for Soldiers event in the Governor's Conference Room.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch participating in a ground breaking ceremony at Power Test Inc in Sussex, WI.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Lt. Governor Kleefisch at the Machinery Haulers Assocation Summer Meeting in Fontana, WI.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
