WISCONSIN JOBS NOW Task Force Launched
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 3, 2009
CONTACT: Sen. Randy Hopper, Senate Small Business Ranking Member, (608) 266-5300
Rep. Rich Zipperer, Assembly Small Business Ranking Member, (608) 266-5120
WISCONSIN JOBS NOW Task Force Launched;
First Roundtable Announced
Joint task force will combine government and business leaders to develop positive solutions for economic recovery
[Madison, Wisc…] Sen. Randy Hopper (R-Fond du Lac) and Rep. Rich Zipperer (R-Pewaukee) today announced the launch of the WISCONSIN JOBS NOW Task Force. The task force will conduct roundtable discussions with job creators across Wisconsin on the best ways to improve the economy and get people back to work.
“If we’re going to talk seriously about creating jobs, then we better start getting input from actual job creators,” Hopper said. “The JOBS NOW Task Force is a great first step towards developing positive solutions for our economic recovery.”
“Entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout Wisconsin know what is needed to grow and improve our state’s economy. They can provide the leadership necessary to create jobs, and it is vital that policymakers seek out their ideas,” said Zipperer. “The JOBS NOW Task Force will be an opportunity for these job creators to bring to light the changes that are necessary to position Wisconsin ’s economy to survive the current recession, and thrive afterwards.”
The WISCONSIN JOBS NOW Task Force will be moderated by Hopper and Zipperer. Additional legislators from around the state will serve as contributing members to the Task Force. Serving as employer representatives to the Task Force will be Mike Savignac, President of PDQ Manufacturing in De Pere; John Radke, President of BioResearch, Inc. in Brown Deer; and Ed Schafer, President and CEO of Silver Spring Gardens, Inc. in Eau Claire. Representatives from the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau will also attend all roundtable discussions to advise the Task Force on budgetary issues.
The Task Force seeks input from job creators on the best measures for improving the economy with potential topics to include tax reform, regulatory reform, health care reform, and the impacts of recently passed tax and spending measures on Wisconsin ’s job climate. Job providers are asked to attend the nearest roundtable discussion. If they cannot attend, they are asked to submit testimony via the WISCONSIN JOBS NOW website .
Hopper and Zipperer announced the details of the Task Force’s first roundtable discussion to be held in Green Bay .
Tuesday, March 10, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Rock Garden Banquet and Conference Center
1951 Bond Street
Green Bay, WI 54303
The Task Force will hold additional roundtable discussions in Milwaukee on March 23 and Eau Claire on March 30. For further information, please visit www.wisconsinjobsnow.info.
MARCH 3, 2009
CONTACT: Sen. Randy Hopper, Senate Small Business Ranking Member, (608) 266-5300
Rep. Rich Zipperer, Assembly Small Business Ranking Member, (608) 266-5120
WISCONSIN JOBS NOW Task Force Launched;
First Roundtable Announced
Joint task force will combine government and business leaders to develop positive solutions for economic recovery
[Madison, Wisc…] Sen. Randy Hopper (R-Fond du Lac) and Rep. Rich Zipperer (R-Pewaukee) today announced the launch of the WISCONSIN JOBS NOW Task Force. The task force will conduct roundtable discussions with job creators across Wisconsin on the best ways to improve the economy and get people back to work.
“If we’re going to talk seriously about creating jobs, then we better start getting input from actual job creators,” Hopper said. “The JOBS NOW Task Force is a great first step towards developing positive solutions for our economic recovery.”
“Entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout Wisconsin know what is needed to grow and improve our state’s economy. They can provide the leadership necessary to create jobs, and it is vital that policymakers seek out their ideas,” said Zipperer. “The JOBS NOW Task Force will be an opportunity for these job creators to bring to light the changes that are necessary to position Wisconsin ’s economy to survive the current recession, and thrive afterwards.”
The WISCONSIN JOBS NOW Task Force will be moderated by Hopper and Zipperer. Additional legislators from around the state will serve as contributing members to the Task Force. Serving as employer representatives to the Task Force will be Mike Savignac, President of PDQ Manufacturing in De Pere; John Radke, President of BioResearch, Inc. in Brown Deer; and Ed Schafer, President and CEO of Silver Spring Gardens, Inc. in Eau Claire. Representatives from the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau will also attend all roundtable discussions to advise the Task Force on budgetary issues.
The Task Force seeks input from job creators on the best measures for improving the economy with potential topics to include tax reform, regulatory reform, health care reform, and the impacts of recently passed tax and spending measures on Wisconsin ’s job climate. Job providers are asked to attend the nearest roundtable discussion. If they cannot attend, they are asked to submit testimony via the WISCONSIN JOBS NOW website .
Hopper and Zipperer announced the details of the Task Force’s first roundtable discussion to be held in Green Bay .
Tuesday, March 10, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Rock Garden Banquet and Conference Center
1951 Bond Street
Green Bay, WI 54303
The Task Force will hold additional roundtable discussions in Milwaukee on March 23 and Eau Claire on March 30. For further information, please visit www.wisconsinjobsnow.info.
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