Posted by Bob Reddin
Thursday, June 16, 2011 9:38:00 PM
As these types of things go, it's a small announcement. A Canadian company is moving some jobs across the line to Marinette, Wisconsin. It's only about 15 jobs - so it's not exactly headline news. But it's more important than just the 15 jobs. It's a sign that more people in Madison are "getting it." They get the need to make Wisconsin more business friendly. There have been other examples in recent months - including FatWallet, the web-based business in Illinois that announced plans to move to Wisconsin a few weeks ago. So while the announcement this week in Marinette may not have been the kind that makes headlines - it is the kind that helps set a tone. And right now, that tone is increasingly positive for job growth.