The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. supported more than 500 companies last year, according to its 2013 report. The top five projects expected to generate the most jobs and capital investment were:
- Amazon, which plans to build a $141 million distribution facility and create 1,110 jobs in Kenosha in exchange for $7 million in Enterprise Zone tax credits.
- Agropur, Inc. in Luxemburg will make a $117 million investment and retain 100 jobs as it expands its wet whey production facility and builds a new cheese-production facility. Wisconsin loaned Agropur $1 million for the project.
- Green Bay Packaging, Inc. took advantage of $2 million in state-issued tax credits for a $95 million investment to expand its existing facility and equipment and retain 281 jobs.
- PrintPak, Inc. in Rhinelander is investing $71.9 million in a new packaging facility and equipment. WEDC provided a $1.7 million loan and up to $1.58 million in tax credits to help the company retain 120 jobs and add 51 more.
- Seneca Foods Corp. in Janesville is investing $59.4 million to expand its existing facility, retain 419 jobs, and create another 78 jobs. WEDC provided a $1.5 million loan and up to $1.58 million in tax credits.
