Gov. Jim Doyle, D-Wis., issued the following news release:
Gov. Jim Doyle announced today that Racine County is 'Capital for the Day' on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Gov. Doyle will bring First Lady Jessica Doyle, Lt. Gov. Lawton, and members of his Cabinet to Racine County to meet with local citizens and local government and business leaders to make sure their views are heard in Madison.
'I am committed to making life more affordable for middle-class families in Southeastern Wisconsin, and across the state,' Governor Doyle said. 'Our time in Racine County will focus on how we continue to grow our economy, and help residents who are getting squeezed. This is a vibrant and vital part of the state - with hardworking people and strong families, and I'm looking forward to taking my administration there on June 6th.'
The day will start at 8:00 a.m. at a breakfast with business and community leaders at the Aurora Wellness Center in Burlington and will end at 4:30 p.m. with a reception at the Radisson Inn Harbourwalk in Racine. Governor Doyle, First Lady Doyle, Lt. Governor Lawton, and members of the Governor's Cabinet will attend the breakfast event. Throughout the day, the leaders will split up and visit communities across Racine County, and will then come back together to attend the evening event.
Residents interested in attending the breakfast event can contact the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce office at (262) 763-6044. Those interested in attending the community reception can contact the Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce at (262) 634-1931.
Cabinet members joining the Governor, First Lady and the Lt. Governor include Administration Secretary Steve Bablitch, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Secretary Rod Nilsestuen, Commerce Secretary Mary Burke, Corrections Secretary Matt Frank, Financial Institutions Secretary Lorrie Keating Heinemann, Health and Family Services Secretary Helene Nelson, Insurance Commissioner Jorge Gomez, Natural Resources Secretary Scott Hassett, Public Service Commission Chairperson Dan Ebert, Regulation and Licensing Secretary Celia Jackson, Revenue Secretary Michael Morgan, Tourism Secretary Jim Holperin, Transportation Secretary Frank Busalacchi, and WHEDA Executive Director Antonio Riley, and Workforce Development Secretary Roberta Gassman.
A complete schedule of events for the Governor, First Lady, and Cabinet is attached.
GOVERNOR JIM DOYLE'S EVENTS:
8:00 a.m.
Community Breakfast Aurora Wellness Center 300 McCanna Parkway Burlington
Governor Doyle, First Lady Jessica Doyle, Lieutenant Governor Lawton, and members of the Governor's Cabinet will have breakfast with Burlington area community and business leaders, and local residents to discuss how the Doyle Administration can continue to invest in the area.
9:30 a.m.
Visit to LDV, Inc. 180 Industrial Drive Burlington
Governor Doyle and Commerce Secretary Mary Burke will tour LDV, Inc. and meet with its leadership and employees. LDV, Inc. provides Homeland Security vehicles, mobile tool stores, and other specialized interiors for a variety of customers. An LDV Mobile Command Center is featured in Spike Lee's new movie Inside Man.
10:30 a.m.
Visit to Fox River Middle School 921 West Main Street Waterford
The Governor will discuss the Wisconsin Covenant with the seventh graders from at Fox River Middle School. The Wisconsin Covenant is the Governor's proposal to make college more affordable for Wisconsin families. In his State of the State Address, Governor Doyle outlined the Wisconsin Covenant, which will increase access to higher education in Wisconsin. Under the plan, eighth-grade students can take a pledge to stay in school, take challenging courses, and maintain a B average throughout high school, and if they live up to it - the state will ensure that they have a financial assistance package that meets their needs and allows them to attend a UW System school.
11:30 a.m.
Visit to Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove 21425 D Spring Street Union Grove
Governor Doyle will visit the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove with Administration Secretary Steve Bablitch. The Governor will meet with the Department Heads of the facility and will tour the recently dedicated Skilled Nursing Wing. Governor Doyle added 118 new positions at the Union Grove and King Veterans homes in the last budget to provide increased nursing and direct care coverage.
12:30 p.m.
Luncheon with the Young Professionals of Racine Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI) 2320 Renaissance Boulevard Sturtevant
Governor Doyle, Workforce Development Secretary Roberta Gassman, Commerce Secretary Mary Burke, Agriculture Secretary Rod Nilsestuen, and PSC Chairperson Dan Ebert will meet and have lunch with the Young Professionals of Racine to discuss the Doyle Administration's efforts to create good jobs and attract and retain young talent in the state.
1:30 p.m.
Visit and Tour of BRP US Inc. 2320 Renaissance Boulevard Sturtevant
Governor Doyle will tour BRP US, Inc. and meet with its leadership and employees. BRP manufactures recreational products including Ski-Doo� and Lynx� snowmobiles, Sea-Doo� watercraft and sport boats, Johnson� and Evinrude� outboard engines and Can-AmTM all-terrain vehicles, among other products.
2:30 p.m.
Visit to Twin Disc 4600 21st Street Racine
Governor Doyle will tour Twin Disc and meet with company management to discuss labor force issues facing Wisconsin businesses. Twin Disc is the leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of power transmission equipment.
3:30 p.m.
Grant Presentation to Racine County Emergency Communications Center Racine County Emergency Communications Center 14116 Washington Avenue Sturtevant
Governor Doyle and Public Service Commission Chairperson Dan Ebert will present Racine County Sheriff Robert Carlson and Racine County Executive Bill McReynolds with a grant for the Emergency Communications Center for their recent system upgrades to enact wireless 911 services.
4:30 p.m.
Community Reception Radisson Inn Harbourwalk Zephyr Room 223 Gaslight Circle Racine
Governor Doyle, First Lady Doyle, Lieutenant Governor Lawton, and members of the Governor's Cabinet will host a reception for Racine County business and community leaders, and local residents to discuss Governor Doyle's vision for Wisconsin.
FIRST LADY JESSICA DOYLE'S EVENTS:
10:00 a.m.
Visit to North Cape Elementary School 11926 Highway K Franksville
The First Lady will visit with 4th and 5th graders to encourage reading and academic exploration throughout the summer. The students will summarize their year's progress, and Mrs. Doyle will donate books for summer reading to the students.
11:15 a.m.
Visit to Nettie Karcher Middle School 225 Robert Street Burlington
The First Lady will talk to seventh grade students about the Governor's plan to make college more affordable, The Wisconsin Covenant. The First Lady will also talk to the 8th graders about moving on to high school and working hard over the summer and will donate books for summer reading to the students.
12:45 p.m.
Visit to Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center 21425-A Spring Street Union Grove
The First Lady will meet with a group of incarcerated women who have been involved in Racine Reads, a community-wide reading project in which residents read the same book at the same time. These women wrote to authors and asked them to autograph a square of muslin for a quilt. They have over 100 signatures already, and the quilt will be raffled off as a fundraiser for the Racine Public Library Foundation , the Racine Literacy Council, and Cops N' Kids.
2:00 p.m.
Visit to Racine Heritage Museum 701 South Main Street Racine
The First Lady and Tourism Secretary Jim Holperin will tour the Racine Heritage Museum with students from Horlick High School in Racine. The tour will focus specifically on the Underground Railroad and the museum's future expansion efforts.
3:30 p.m.
Tour of Cops 'n Kids Reading Center 800 Villa Street Racine
The First Lady will visit the Cops 'n Kids Reading Center to take a tour and talk to volunteers and students who are involved in the center. The Cops-N-Kids Reading Program started out with police officers distributing books to area children while on routine patrol. The concept caught on and now the program has a neighborhood center with a reading room, tutoring lab and a computer center.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR LAWTON'S EVENTS:
9:45 a.m.
Visit to DNR Sturtevant Service Center 9531 Rayne Road Sturtevant
Lt. Governor Lawton will join Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Hassett at the Sturtevant Service Center to meet with DNR staff.
11:00 a.m.
Tour of Basement Bijou 1710 Heather Lane Caledonia
Lt. Governor Lawton will tour the Basement Bijou with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Holperin. The Basement Bijou is the home of Fred Herme and his 25,000 pipe Wurlitzer organ complete with theatre seating and memorabilia. The Basement Bijou is the largest group tour attraction in Racine County.
12:00 p.m.
Luncheon and Listening Session with Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau Marriott Hotel 7111 Washington Avenue Racine
Lt. Governor Lawton will participate in a luncheon and listening session with the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors and area tourism stakeholders with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Holperin.
2:00 p.m.
Tour of Saint Gobain Containers 815 South McHenry Street Burlington
Lt. Governor Lawton will meet with executives and staff members of Saint Gobain Containers to discuss the critical role of women in the workplace. Saint Gobain Containers is a leading producer of glass packaging for the food and beverage industries.
CABINET SECRETARIES' SCHEDULES FOR 'CAPITAL FOR A DAY' IN RACINE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION SECRETARY STEVE BABLITCH'S EVENTS:
Contact: Tom Solberg, Department of Administration, 608-266-7738
10:30 a.m.
Tour of the Southern Wisconsin Center Campus 21425 Spring Street Union Grove
Secretary Bablitch will meet with DOA facility staff for a tour of the campus and briefings on construction activities.
2:00 p.m.
Tour of the SC Johnson Headquarters 1525 Howe Street Racine
Secretary Bablitch will join Revenue Secretary Morgan and PSC Chairperson Dan Ebert for a tour of the SC Johnson Wax historic buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.. Founded in 1886, SC Johnson is the parent company to some of America's most popular brands including Ziploc, Off!, Drano, Pledge, Glade, Windex, Raid, and Scrubbing Bubbles. The firm currently operates in over 70 countries and employs 12,000 people worldwide. Based in Racine, SC Johnson has been ranked in the Top 10 of FORTUNE magazine's 'Best Places to Work For' in America list for the past two consecutive years.
3:30 p.m.
Tour of Coastal Management Projects North Beach 89 Kewaunee Street Racine
Secretary Bablitch will join DNR Secretary Scott Hassett to review four projects funded through grants awarded by the state's coastal management program.
COMMERCE SECRETARY MARY BURKE'S EVENTS:
Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661
11:00 a.m.
Tour of Poclain Hydraulics, Inc. GrandView Business Park 1300 Grandview Boulevard I-94 at US 20 Town of Yorkville
Secretary Burke will meet with senior management, discuss Commerce programs and services, and tour the Poclain Hydraulics facility. Poclain Hydraulics, Inc. manufactures hydraulic motors for industrial and commercial, construction and farm industries. A French firm, it employs 180, and established this North American Headquarters 10 years ago with assistance from Commerce.
1:30 p.m.
Tour of Superior Industrial Coatings 1715 Taylor Avenue Racine
Secretary Burke will meet with senior management, discuss Commerce programs and services, and tour Superior Industrial Coatings. The company provides powder and wet-coating services as well as packaging. The company has nearly 50 employees and is considering expansion.
2:30 p.m.
Visit to Putzmeister, Inc. 1733 90th Street Sturtevant
Secretary Burke will meet with senior management, discuss Commerce programs and services, and tour Putzmeister, Inc. It employs 330, manufactures concrete and truck mounted boom pumps, and telescopic belt conveyors. This is the North American Headquarters for this German Company, and Commerce helped recruit it in the early 1990s. The company is completing an expansion project.
3:40 p.m.
Visit to Racine Federated, Inc. 8635 Washington Avenue Mt. Pleasant
Secretary Burke will meet with senior management, discuss Commerce programs and services, and tour this company. Racine Federated, Inc. manufactures high quality instrumentation, machinery and tools. It employs 200, recently purchased this building as part of an expansion, and is acquiring other companies on an on-going basis. In 2004, Commerce provided $250,000 in Technology Zone tax credits.
TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY FRANK BUSALACCHI'S EVENTS:
Contact: Mike Goetzman, Department of Transportation, 608- 266-2520
9:30 a.m.
Tour of the Burlington Bypass Road Construction Project
Starts at field office trailer 2 miles East of County W on Ketterhagen
Secretary Busalacchi will tour the Burlington Bypass road construction project and review project plans with Regional Director Dewayne Johnson and project managers.
10:30 a.m.
Visit to Burlington Airport 703 Airport Road Burlington
Secretary Busalacchi will tour the Burlington Airport site with Airport Manager Gary Meisner.
11:30 a.m.
Visit to Sturtevant/Racine DMV Service Center 9531 Rayne Road Sturtevant
Secretary Busalacchi will tour the site and meet briefly with DMV Service Center staff.
1:00 p.m.
Meet with Racine County Highway Commissioner Glen Lampark 14200 Washington Avenue Sturtevant
Secretary Busalacchi will meet with Racine County Highway Commissioner Glen Lampark to discuss highway maintenance issues.
1:15 p.m.
Meeting on Incident Management in I-94 Corridor 14200 Washington Avenue Sturtevant
Secretary Busalacchi will meet with Commissioner Lampark, Sheriff Robert Carlson, State Patrol Captain Varla Bishop, and WisDOT Traffic Operations Center Director Kelly Langer to discuss incident management issues in I-94 corridor.
2:00 p.m.
Meet with Racine County Neighborhood Leaders 14200 Washington Avenue Sturtevant
Secretary Busalacchi will meet with Racine County Neighborhood Leaders to discuss the North-South Corridor goals, in an effort to involve neighborhood groups in the north-south corridor project.
2:30 p.m.
Tour Eastern Racine County Highway Construction Projects Various Locations
Secretary Busalacchi will be reviewing the progress on several road construction projects in eastern Racine County.
3:45 p.m.
Tour of Racine County Airport - Batten Field 3239 North Green Bay Road Racine
Secretary Busalacchi will tour the Racine County Airport and meet with Airport Manager David Mann.
AGRICULTURE, TRADE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SECRETARY ROD NILSESTUEN'S EVENTS:
Contact: Peggy Haker, DATCP, 608-224-5041
10:00 a.m.
Tour of Case New Holland, Inc. 700 State Street Racine
Secretary Nilsestuen will tour the manufacturing plant of Case and New Holland tractors. A leader in the farm equipment industry, Case's signature red color is recognized world-wide. Case IH tractors are built to run on 5 percent bio-diesel fuel; New Holland tractors are built to run on 20 percent bio-diesel - the first in the nation. Case has been in Racine since 1844 and has its North American headquarters here.
1:00 p.m.
Tour of Yokit, Inc. The Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation, Inc. (CATI) 2320 Renaissance Boulevard, Room 225 (Board Room) Sturtevant
Secretary Nilsestuen will learn about the development of Yokit, a new dairy product with the potential of profitably expanding Wisconsin's dairy offerings on a national and international scale.
Yokit, Inc. received a nearly $20,000 grant through the Grow Wisconsin Dairy Team to assist with creating marketing materials for this patented, non-refrigerated, instant yogurt. This project develops a new niche market for yogurt mixes and uses Wisconsin ingredients and technology. The Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation Inc., a technology transfer and commercialization organization, helped launch Yokit last year.
2:30 p.m.
Working Lands Round Table Discussion Gateway Technical College Burlington Center 496 McCanna Parkway - Room 100 Burlington
Secretary Nilsestuen will talk with area farmers, community leaders and land use planners about slowing the loss of working farmland. The event is hosted by the Racine County - University of Wisconsin Extension.
CORRECTIONS SECRETARY MATT FRANK'S EVENTS:
Contact: John Dipko, Department of Corrections, 608-240-5060
2:30 p.m.
Law Enforcement Meeting City Hall Annex Police Training Room (Room 330) 800 Center Street Racine
Secretary Frank will meet with Racine County and local law enforcement leaders to discuss community re-entry, Governor Doyle's SAFE Initiative, and other partnerships and issues.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SECRETARY ROBERTA GASSMAN'S EVENTS
Contact: Rose Lynch, Department of Workforce Development, 608-266-6753
11:00 a.m.
Visit to Ruud Lighting 9201 Washington Avenue Racine
Secretary Gassman will tour the Ruud Lighting facility and meet with company officials to discuss workforce issues. Ruud Lighting's corporate headquarters are located in Racine, with locations in Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Europe. Ruud Lighting develops residential and commercial lighting.
1:10 p.m.
Tour of Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI) 2320 Renaissance Boulevard Sturtevant
Secretary Gassman will tour the Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI). The center was founded in June 2001 as a private, non-profit 501�3 entity by academic, workforce development and economic development organizations in SE WI. CATI's vision is to be a source of innovation for entrepreneurs, companies and students seeking new opportunities by harnessing the research and development engine of the US industry.
3:00 p.m.
Visit to HyPro Incorporated 600 South Jefferson Street Waterford
Secretary Gassman will tour HyPro Incorporated and meet with company leaders. HyPro has been supplying Industrial/Commercial markets with Engineering / Manufacturing Services for more than 35 years. They have six plants, all in Wisconsin, with their headquarters in Waterford.
REVENUE SECRETARY MICHAEL MORGAN'S EVENTS:
Contact: Meredith Helgerson, Department of Revenue, 608-261-2271
10:00 a.m.
Tour of Gifford Elementary School 8332 Northwestern Avenue Racine
Secretary Morgan will be touring the facility with Principal Steve Russo and meeting with fourth and fifth-graders for a question and answer session on state government.
11:00 a.m.
Tour of Village of Caledonia Leadership 6922 Nicholson Road Caledonia
Secretary Morgan will meet the Village Clerk, Deputy Village Clerk and Village President to discuss local issues.
2:00 p.m.
Tour of SC Johnson Wax Golden Rondelle Theater 1525 Howe Street Racine
Secretary Morgan will join Administration Secretary Bablitch and PSC Chair Dan Ebert for a tour of the SC Johnson Wax historic buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Founded in 1886, SC Johnson is the parent company to some of America's most popular brands including Ziploc, Off!, Drano, Pledge, Glade, Windex, Raid, and Scrubbing Bubbles. The firm currently operates in over 70 countries and employs 12,000 people worldwide. Based in Racine, SC Johnson has been ranked in the Top 10 of FORTUNE magazine's 'Best Places to Work For' in America list for the past two consecutive years.
3:00 p.m.
Tour of Pointe Blue Development City Hall 730 Washington Avenue Racine
Secretary Morgan will meet with City of Racine development leaders to view the development site and discuss the future site plans.
NATURAL RESOURCES SECRETARY SCOTT HASSETT'S EVENTS:
Contact: Beth Bier, Department of Natural Resources, 608-267-9521
10:30 a.m.
Visit to Pike River Walking Path Highway 20 (Washington Ave) between Oaks Road & Prairie Drive, North side of Highway 20 across from the Marriott Hotel Town of Mount Pleasant
Secretary Hassett will participate in a two-mile walking tour of a restored section of the Pike River and discuss the prairie, wetland and stream restoration methods used.
1:00 p.m.
Tour of Managed Forest Law Property Haubrich Property 33343 Academy Road Rochester
Secretary Hassett will tour the property of Chuck and Jill Haubrich which is currently under the Managed Forest Law program. Secretary Hassett will walk the property and discuss the benefits of this program with the landowners.
1:45 p.m.
Tour and Hike of Honey Creek Wildlife Area Parking lot on Oak Knoll Road, 1/2 mile West of Hwy D on South Side Rochester
Secretary Hassett will tour this 1,000-acre wildlife area specifically visiting a forested parcel and a wetland complex.
3:30 p.m.
Tour of Coastal Management Projects North Beach 89 Kewaunee Street Racine
Secretary Hassett will join Administration Secretary Steve Bablitch to review four projects funded through grants awarded by the state's coastal management program.
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM SECRETARY JIM HOLPERIN EVENTS:
Contact: Jerry Huffman, Department of Tourism, 608-261-8195
9:45 a.m.
Tour of the Burlington Historic District Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum 533 Milwaukee Avenue Burlington
Walking tour of Burlington's Historic District including stop to visit with the Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum Director, Judith Schulz.
3:30 p.m.
Tour and 'Ready, Set, Go!' Check Presentation North Beach Barker Avenue (At the Beach) Racine
Secretary Holperin and Regulation and Licensing Secretary Celia Jackson will tour North Beach, a new 50 acre development along Lake Michigan, designated as a festival site as well as providing hiking and biking trails. Secretary Holperin will also present Ready-Set-Go! checks for the EVP Pro-Am Volleyball Tournament and the Spirit of Racine Triathlon.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON DAN EBERT'S EVENTS:
Contact: Amanda Riddell, Public Service Commission, 608-266-9600
2:00 p.m.
Tour of the SC Johnson Headquarters 1525 Howe Street Racine
PSC Chairperson Dan Ebert will join Administration Secretary Bablitch and Revenue Secretary Morgan for a tour of the SC Johnson Wax historic buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.. Founded in 1886, SC Johnson is the parent company to some of America's most popular brands including Ziploc, Off!, Drano, Pledge, Glade, Windex, Raid, and Scrubbing Bubbles. The firm currently operates in over 70 countries and employs 12,000 people worldwide. Based in Racine, SC Johnson has been ranked in the Top 10 of FORTUNE magazine's 'Best Places to Work For' in America list for the past two consecutive years.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS SECRETARY LORRIE KEATING HEINEMANN'S EVENTS:
Contact: Karen Schultz, Department of Financial Institutions, 608-267-1711
9:45 a.m.
Visit to First Banking Center 400 Milwaukee Avenue Burlington
Secretary Heinemann will visit First Banking Center, which houses15 branches in addition to the main office. The bank has 132 full-time employees. The Secretary will meet with President John Smith and CEO Brant Chappell.
11:00 a.m.
Visit to Community State Bank 1500 Main Street Union Grove
Secretary Heinemann will visit Community State Bank, which houses eight branches in addition to the main office. The bank has 93 full-time employees. The bank's former CEO, now retired, Dave Ballweg was very active in the Independent Bankers Association and served as president of the national organization. Secretary Heinemann will meet with CEO Steven Bell and other bank staff.
1:00 p.m.
Visit to Belle City Senior Center 201 Goold Street Racine
Secretary Heinemann will give a presentation on identify theft and investment scams to the Belle City Senior Group. The event coordinator at Belle City is inviting other senior groups to this event.
2:00 p.m.
Visit to Johnson Bank 555 Main Street Racine
Secretary Heinemann will meet with John Topczewski, VP and Compliance Officer, and other senior staff.
3:15 p.m.
Visit to Educators Credit Union 1400 N Newman Road Racine
Educators Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in Wisconsin. They sponsor four school branches and are very proactive in helping their members. Secretary Heinemann will meet with CEO Eugene Szymczak and other credit union staff.
WHEDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANTONIO RILEY'S EVENTS:
Contact: Kate Venne, WHEDA, 608-266-8655
9:30 a.m.
Economic Development Roundtable Aurora Wellness Center 300 McCanna Parkway Burlington
Executive Director Riley will participate in a discussion hosted by Burlington Chamber of Commerce and WHEDA. WHEDA's Director of Economic Development, Hector Colon will also discuss how WHEDA's Economic development products can help small Business owners in Burlington expand, and in some cases start a new business.
10:30 a.m.
Driving tour of Burlington's Recent Economic Development Efforts
The tour will begin and end at Aurora Wellness Center 300 Mc Canna Parkway Burlington
Executive Director Riley will tour Burlington's recent economic development efforts. Burlington has made significant investments in its downtown infrastructure, and ED Riley will discuss what WHEDA's Economic Development programs can offer the city.
1:30 p.m.
Christening of the Harbor Club at Hometown Harbor Senior Housing Development 1600 Ohio Street Racine
Executive Director Riley will christen the Harbor Club at Hometown Harbor Senior Housing Development, a 2005 WHEDA senior housing tax credit project which is nearly completed. Approximately 60 residents have moved in. There will be a dessert and coffee reception with residents and staff. Racine Mayor Becker will be joining this event.
3:00 p.m.
Tour of Neighborhood Housing Developments NHS of SE WI 1700 Mead Street Racine
Executive Director Riley will tour four Neighborhood Housing Services of Southeastern Wisconsin single family homes that were developed with the help of WHEDA financing. The homes were financed through a $200,000 draw on WHEDA's Revolving Loan Fund. Mayor Gary Becker will be joining this event.
REGULATION AND LICENSING SECRETARY CELIA JACKSON'S EVENTS:
Contact: Larry Martin, Department of Regulation and Licensing, 608-266-8608
10:00 a.m.
Visit to St. Clair House 4107 Saint Clair Street Racine
Secretary Jackson will tour St. Clair House, an 8 bed men's residential treatment facility. In addition, the Secretary will meet with area substance abuse counselors to discuss issues related to the profession. The Department of Regulation and Licensing is preparing to take on the new responsibility of licensing Substance Abuse Counselors.
12:00 p.m.
Visit to the Chancery Restaurant 207 Gas Light Circle Racine
Secretary Jackson will hold an informal meeting over lunch with area residents serving on various health and business boards under the Department of Regulation and Licensing.
1:30 p.m.
Visit to Racine Board of Realtors Office 900 West Boulevard Racine
Secretary Jackson will meet with area realtors to discuss regulatory issues of concern to the real estate industry.
3:00 p.m.
Visit to O&H Danish Bakery 1841 Douglas Avenue Racine
Secretary Jackson will stop by O&H Danish Bakery to sample and enjoy their world famous pastries and Kringles.
3:30 p.m.
Tour and 'Ready, Set, Go!' Check Presentation North Beach Barker Avenue (At the Beach) Racine
Regulation and Licensing Secretary Celia Jackson will join Tourism Secretary Jim Holperin to tour North Beach, a new 50 acre development along Lake Michigan, designated as a festival site as well as providing hiking and biking trails. Secretary Holperin will also present Ready-Set-Go! checks for the EVP Pro-Am Volleyball Tournament and the Spirit of Racine Triathlon.
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER JORGE GOMEZ'S EVENTS:
Contact: Judy Arawinko, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, 608-261-8579
10:45 a.m.
Meeting with Mutual Insurance Companies Meadows Family Restaurant 10615 Northwestern Avenue (HWY K) Franksville
Secretary Gomez will meet and discuss insurance issues with staff and board members of the Paris Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Racine County Mutual Insurance Company, Southeast Mutual Insurance Company, Yorkville and Mt. Pleasant Insurance Company.
1:30 p.m.
Visit to RPS Corporation 1711 South Street Racine
Secretary Gomez will meet with RPS employees to discuss insurance issues. Contact: Anne Lupardus, 608/261-2162.
Anne Lupardus, 608/261-2162.
